As spring settles over Canterbury, the vines across the Waipara Valley are just starting to bud, the paddocks are turning that impossibly bright green, and the light in North Canterbury has a softness to it that’s worth getting in the car for. If you’re after a weekend escape that doesn’t involve hours on the road, […]

As September arrives across Canterbury, the winter chill gives way to warmer days, longer sunshine hours, and vibrant green landscapes. Spring is arguably the best time to explore Banks Peninsula. The roads are quiet, the hills are dotted with newborn lambs, and the coastal gardens are bursting into flower. Located right on Christchurch’s doorstep, a […]