Cheviot is located 120km north of Christchurch on the Alpine Pacific Triangle, between Christchurch and Kaikoura. As well as a array of local natural treasures, our cafés, art galleries and wineries will certainly help you appreciate the Cheviot District.
Cheviot Township
Cheviot is a friendly town of 1500 people with beautiful rolling farmland between two stunning braided rivers – the Hurunui and the Waiau. These rivers offer excellent salmon and trout fishing and whitebaiting.
Cheviot has plenty to offer:
Walking and cycle tracks
Jetboating
Surfing
A growing arts scene
Attractive cafes
Gore Bay and St Anne’s Lagoon
Visit cheviotnz.com to find out more.
Gore Bay
Gore Bay is a top surfing spot and also good for swimming. You can explore the rock pools at low tide, fish and dive for crayfish and paua. Whilst visiting Gore Bay you can also see the Cathedral Cliffs and historic Port Robinson.
Hanmer Springs
There is a host of activities in nearby Hanmer Springs, including:
Skiing at the Mt Lyford Field
Nature walks
Mountain biking
Thermal Hot Pools
Jet Boating
Bungy Jumping
Kaikoura
Kaikoura is world famous for it's Whale watching, a short boat journey off its coast. It's also renowned for its local wildlife, crayfish and other seafood.
Visit kaikoura.co.nz for more information.
MORE INFORMATION
Here's a list of websites to help inform you on exactly what you want or need out of your Ribbonwood Country House stay. If you have any questions that these websites don't cover, please don't hesitate to contact us to get the answer.
