Christchurch is the base for the Canterbury Crusaders who have been the most successful Super Rugby Team since the Super 12 started back in 1996. Since Super Rugby began the Crusaders have won an impressive eight titles out of the 14 played in total. An important part of the Crusaders success is the support of their fans who consistently packed out their home venue, AMI Stadium (previously Jade stadium at Lancaster Park), throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The Crusaders make up an integral part of the city of Christchurch and to witness one of their games live is a must. Sport Lived organised for our participants in Christchurch to get along to see the match versus the Bulls in April. Here we see some of the crew enjoying themselves at the game.
Christchurch is also the gateway into the Southern Alps which stick out like a beacon across the landscape right down the middle of the south island from Kaikoura to Te Anau. This part of New Zealand is great during winter when snow covers the mountains and the ski fields open. Some of our participants have got into the spirit of being away from home by spending time in the south island tourist capital of Queenstown. Here they have made the most of the adventure activities such as skiing, bungee jumping and even sky diving!
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- Dan Pickersgill sky diving high above Queenstown
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- Dan Pickersgill: Preparation before a bungee jump in Queenstown
