Surrounded by soaring mountains and edged by the famous Rakaia River, the Lake Coleridge Basin is a recreational paradise. Only one hour's drive west of Christchurch, the major South Island city of New Zealand and 20 minutes drive from the ski resort town of Methven. In a natural wilderness, a scenic playground, opportunity awaits:

• Salmon fishing, rafting or jet boating the fast, flowing, snow fed waters of the Rakaia River.
• Snow boarding or skiing at the internationally acclaimed Mt Hutt ski field, one of three ski fields easily accessible to the area.
• Meeting the challenge of No.10 at Terrace Downs High Country Resort, rated amongst the best of New Zealand's golf courses.
• Boating, wind surfing or trout fishing in the glacial blue waters of Canterbury's most popular lake, Lake Coleridge.

But that's not all. Described as one of Canterbury province's best kept secrets, the Lake Coleridge Basin also offers an exciting range of additional adventures and activities including walking, hiking and horse trekking, high country gardens and farm stays, four wheel drive touring and even back country ice skating.