It was my first time on a Jet boat, and I loved it; awesome driver. Sea sickness was not a problem as we were not rocking for very long, and most of the time, the boat was flat. But it was cold, so I would recommend wearing a beanie, scarf, and a few layers, with the top one being a windbreaker or rain jacket, as there may be a small amount of water spray. 5/5 Fantastic experience.

A hotel located on a golf course. The rooms are spacious, 2 bedroom apartment has 2 X bathrooms and 2 rooms. Views are scenic with the southern alps in the background. Service is friendly and courteous. Please note, payment by card incurs a 2.5% surcharge. The restaurant and lobby is a 10 minute walk from the residence.

My fiancé and I had the most amazing stay with the Guild family. From the moment our flight landed, until we were back at the airport ready to check-in Simon and his family delivered the most amazing experience we have ever had on a ski trip and every detail was taken care of. If you're looking to experience the club fields and the wider Canterbury region the way the locals do then you cannot do better than a stay at High Peak. From the food to the wine and the accommodation, everything is taken care of and delivered to such a standard that rivals some of the most high-end luxury heliski lodges I have stayed at in Canada. We didn't enjoy the best ski conditions of our lives – not that Simon and his crew can control that anyway – but we were still guided to the best conditions possible and also had an incredible heliski day with Kevin at Methven heliski. We are already planning our return trip to stay with the Guilds and hopefully bringing friends and family to share the experience with us!

A hotel located on a golf course. The rooms are spacious, 2 bedroom apartment has 2 X bathrooms and 2 rooms. Views are scenic with the southern alps in the background. Service is friendly and courteous. Please note, payment by card incurs a 2.5% surcharge. The restaurant and lobby is a 10 minute walk from the residence.

The Benlea Farm Tour was such a precious find for my friends and I. To not only be treated to amazing views of the gorge but also have the chance to see the adorable farm animals and learn what it takes to run a farm (it’s a lot!). The highlight for me however was hearing the stories and sharing from Laura and Cathie. Their love for the farm really shone through and I was moved by the amount of ‘heart’ and effort they have put into this family business. Special mention to the yummy scones prepared by the multi-talented mama Cathie! Thank you Laura, Cathie & Sam for this tour and for being so patient with our questions. You did everything to make us feel at home and your warmth was thoroughly felt. Wishing you all the best with your family business :)