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Canterbury Trails Profile

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personally guided ecotours and safaris throughout New Zealand
personally guided ecotours and safaris throughout New Zealand
Brian Lucas - tour director
personally guided ecotours and safaris throughout New Zealand

Brian Lucas - tour director

personally guided ecotours and safaris throughout New Zealand
The Inbound Tour Operators Council of New Zealand
Tourism Industry Association New Zealand
Department of Conservation
Bus and Coach Association New Zealand
Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce
Kiwi Host
adopt-a-dolphin.com
Forest and Bird
Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue

We proudly support Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue  Trust

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personally guided ecotours and safaris throughout New Zealand
personally guided ecotours and safaris throughout New Zealand

Canterbury Trails Ltd commenced operation in 1994 and produces personal, small group and exclusive private tours to show guests the wonders of the South Island and New Zealand.

Catering for those who prefer smaller, more intimate group tours, or who do not wish to be totally on their own, we offer first-class service and the comfort that should be expected.

We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, the personal touches and aim to give our guests a truly memorable experience of their visit to New Zealand - a visit which will be both unique and relaxed.

"Arrive as guests, leave as friends"

Taking you "Off the Beaten Track", we offer a range of day tours from Christchurch, extended overland tours and exclusive tailor-made tours. These tours are for those who wish to experience the pristine beauty of New Zealand whilst receiving first class service and attention.

Our tours are designed to encompass those things which make New Zealand truly unique - the ecology and natural history, the Maori mythology and history, the European history and of course, New Zealand's incredible scenery.

The tours are created and marketed by Brian Lucas, owner and operator of Canterbury Trails, and this hands on approach with the owner / guide creating the itineraries results in tours which allow for the best use of time, terrain, activities, variable seasons and accommodation. Being small group tours, there is far more flexibility with the time and activities to allow for each individual's desires.

Great care is taken to choose top quality lodges and luxury small hotels that are as interesting and unusual as the sights we see and are more than just places to stay.

personally guided ecotours and safaris throughout New Zealand
personally guided ecotours and safaris throughout New Zealand
personally guided ecotours and safaris throughout New Zealand
personally guided ecotours and safaris throughout New Zealand
personally guided ecotours and safaris throughout New Zealand

Self drive??!

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qualmark

Canterbury Trails is recognized as one of New Zealand's leading tourism operators by being endorsed to carry the Qualmark trademark - New Zealand's official mark of quality.

Qualmark® is New Zealand tourism's official mark of quality.

Canterbury Trails is endorsed to carry the Qualmark® trademark which means we have been independently assessed as professional and trustworthy, so you can book and buy with confidence.

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DOC

Canterbury Trails is the holder of a Dept of Conservation concession, number CA/316/GUI.
A concession is an official authorisation that allows us to operate guided walks in an area managed by the Department of Conservation (DOC), such as National Parks and Scenic Reserves.
The concession system helps DOC ensure that the various concession activities are compatible with the primary aim of protecting the land and other resources. It also helps ensure that services and facilities provided for visitors are appropriate, of a suitable standard, and that other activities do not conflict with visitor enjoyment.

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Canterbury Trails proudly supports SWAZI New Zealand

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Christchurch and Canterbury Marketing

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personally guided ecotours and safaris throughout New Zealand
personally guided ecotours and safaris throughout New Zealand
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personally guided ecotours and safaris throughout New Zealand

personally guided ecotours and safaris throughout New Zealand
personally guided ecotours and safaris throughout New Zealand