Local walks and home baking

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Private roomHouseUp to 2 visitors1–2 nights

Adopted by Zephy Verified

Adopting with family

Educator / teacher

I'm an American who married a Kiwi and is now living the dream in New Zealand while visiting the U.S. as much as I can. When hiking I'm 1/2 as fast as my husban…

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Christchurch and the surrounding areas have so many beautiful walks to explore no matter your fitness level. We can stroll through a local reserve or climb the nearest mountain. Beach views, city scapes, and forests are all within a 15-45 minute drive from our house. I'll make sure we have some home baking to keep us f…

What's included

A place to stay
The activities in the plan
Breakfast
Dinner

What we'll do together

Kaiapoi Island Trail - if the weather is nice we can use the rope swing and jump into the river (but be warned, it's called "the cold river" for a reason
Date scones - simple but delicious, and fresh from the oven if you'd like some
Gully Falls - you pick the toons and we'll drive 45 minutes to this 2 hour hike with gorgeous views
Lyttelton Farmer's Market - if you're here on the weekend and are a foodie this market is the one for you. Lovely views of the harbor with delicious local food

PizzaBakingHome cookingWaterfalls

The place

Shared bathroom

Bed: Full / double bed, Twin / single bed, Bunk bed

Pets at the home: Bird

Wi-Fi
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Washer
Coffee & tea
Air conditioning

Location

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Where you'll sleep

Around the home

Things you'll do

Castle Rock, a lovely walk or popular bouldering spot if that's your jam

Rope swing into the Waimakariri River

Kaiapoi Island Trail (shortcut between the forest and river paths)

Beginning of Ryde Falls hike

Hike north of Christchurch

Waterfall in Arthur's Pass

Homemade soap, if you'd like we can make some together!

House rules

· No smoking indoors
· Quiet hours after 10pm
· Please remove shoes inside
· No pets brought by guests
· Let me know your arrival time
· Park on the street

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