On the outskirts of Christchurch, you will find the New Brighton estuary, with plenty of cycling and walking tracks and a large estuary used for kayaking and kite surfing, you don't have to travel far to experience the beauty of the South Island of New Zealand.

Lake Lyndon is a small lake in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is located near Porters Pass on State Highway 73 after Springfield heading into the Southern Alps. The lake regularly freezes in winter due to its elevation and location on the outer border of the Southern Alps. - Wikipedia

Pohara is one of the main holiday centres of the Bay with a beach that must rank among New Zealand's safest. It is also a popular centre for windsurfing and kayaking. - www.goldenbaynz.co.nz