Total Body Concept has it all, from expertly trained staff to a beautiful purpose-built premises and great manicures! Go get your nails done by Fran – she’s a real pro. Choose from a simple shape or go all out with shellac.

Buttercup Nails is run by the delightful Meredith. As a fully trained and qualified CND Nail Technician, your nails are in good hands – literally! She excels in creative nail design so if it’s little panda bears or flowers you’re after for your digits then she’s the lady to go to.

Body Seen is an excellent place for nails. Their affordable manicures mean that that you get your nails done every month, and they don’t need to be seen as a luxury. Expect professionalism and great customer service in a pretty neat premises in Rangiora.

This beauty chain has premises in Hornby, Barrington and The Palms. Offering express or advanced manicures, Simply Beauty is your one-stop-shop for all things nails. The best bit is it’s a drop in service so no booking required!

A boutique beautician in the heart of Lyttelton, Lyttel Beauty is a great wee place to get your nails done. With delightful hand and food care packages available, the recommended service is the Le Grand manicure – a steal at $55. Expect 60 minutes of soaking, exfoliation, cuticle care, massage, shape, buff and paint. AND you get the nail polish to take home with you. Score!

A great Timaru hangout, Fusion has amazing food sourced direct from the Canterbury region. The seafood and meat dishes are superb and if you’re looking for a light meal then they have a good selection of salads too.

For Greek salads, potato and bacon salads and all sorts of other seasonal salads then look no further than The Preservatory! This Holmwood Road hangout is a favourite for yummy mummys and retired folk - good luck trying to find a seat!

If you like chicken Caesar salad then you’ll like The Shilling Club. A great place to eat and drink and to be found at the University of Canterbury. This bar / restaurant is a great student hot spot and is a little high on the price side but worth it!

This Akaroa restaurant has some of the best food this side of the peninsula. Try a lamb salad with a nice light craft beer and enjoy the spectacular views this French town has to offer. Expect a romantic night out and one that’s light on the pocket too.

If you’re in Rangiora head along to The Good Street Deli and try of some their amazing deli. Great for lunch any day of the week, the food here is light, tasty and healthy. You won’t need to worry about counting calories here. The salads change regularly so be sure to keep going back!

Great Thai beef salad! For meals at cheap prices and extra friendly (and fast!) service, Stumpers is the place. A great spot for people watching, grab a seat by the window and watch the world pass you by. And if you want something extra to go with your Thai beef salad then get the wedges - they’re amazing!

Take some timeout at Franz Josef’s Rainforest Retreat. A perfect location, only a 5-10 minute walk to the centre of town, there’s loads to see and do in and around the retreat. The luxurious accommodation also has a fine dining restaurant and some amazing salads! A favourite amongst guests is the lamb salad. Go try for yourself.

For great cocktails and delicious food (including excellent salads!) and if you’re in the neighbourhood then you should check out Monsoon Bar and Restaurant. Enjoy refined dining and great West Coast service any day of the week here.

Who doesn’t love a good kumara and orange salad? Treat yourself to one at Monteith’s Brewing Company along with a mighty fine selection of the best West Coast beers. Oh, and if salad’s not your thing then there are some delicious chips to chow down on too!

For a lovely relaxing lunch in Cromwell, The Nose Restaurant offers up a delicious array of meals for young and old. The delicious menu features all sorts of goodies including duck salad and smoked salmon salad. Dining out in the courtyard overlooking the vineyard or take cover inside in the well presented restaurant.

A wonderful café, bar and restaurant, bask in the glorious Otago sunshine and dine out on the delicious salads. The honey chicken noodle salad is a definite favourite! Wash your lunch down with some excellent wine from the region and finish off with a caramel slice.

You couldn’t ask for a better location than this Alexandra boutique lodge, Terra Eterna. The meals here are full of ingredients produced on site at their 8 hectare farm block, so you can count on them being fresh and delicious. The vegetables, eggs and meat are also for sale from the farm to take home with you if you so desire.

For the best broccoli salad in Otago then you must hire the services of BB Catering! Chef Gordon is well known in Dunedin for making amazing food for large events to intimate weddings. Providing a whole range of services, you won’t be disappointed when use BB Catering for your next event.

The Smoked Salmon, Prawn & Tomato Salad here is ridiculously good. This lovely restaurant and bar is situated in the heart of the Otago Peninsula with amazing wildlife attractions. Go dine out in this historical building and learning the history of the area at the same time.

For amazing views and seascapes, visit Scotts Beach in Karamea. The excluded beach is never busy so you’ll no doubt have the place to yourself. Great for camping or just a day trip with a packed lunch, this is a great wee beach. Take a walk on the long swing bridge or walk high up on the hill for spectacular views below.

Okarito Lagoon is New Zealand’s largest unmodified wetland. Pretty cool, right? Take some binoculars with you so you can spot some rare wading birds and other wildlife, even kiwi! There are some tours you can partake in to like eco and kayak tours.

Gillespies Beach has some pretty great views of the Southern Alps. There’s a historic cemetery to explore and whole load of coastal walks. The old gold mining settlement and seal colony are also great attractions. There’s a lot to love about this beach!

Bruce Bay (aka Mahitahi) has some pretty stunning sea vistas which will have you loitering around in the area for a very long time. This is a West Coast beach at its finest! Located near Fox Glacier and Haast, this beach is a great day trip and provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the rimu rainforest which meets the sea.

A working fishing port, Jacksons Bay is still a great place to stop and catch some crayfish. Meander the walkways and look out for the boasts coming in and out of the harbour. Meet the locals of this sleepy fishing village and enjoy some fish and chips by the ocean. A great summer’s day activity.

A beautiful little beachside settlement north of Christchurch, it has been quite badly affected by the Canterbury earthquakes. The beach, however, is untouched and is a wonderful place to spend time with the family. Get the kids and friends together and go fishing, camping, surfing and swimming. The beach is your oyster!

Located to the east of Christchurch, South Brighton is full of activities. The beach itself is perfect for sunbathing and swimming. Not amazing for surfing, sometimes the swell is worth a shot. Take a walk along the famous pier and partake in some dining at a few of the great Brighton restaurants near to the beach.

Just around the corner from Lyttelton and a short drive from the centre of Christchurch, Corsair Bay is very popular with young families and holiday goers. Great for swimming, walking around and playing in the playground, Corsair Bay is a fantastic for a short summer holiday excursion.

This famous Timaru beach has it all from gardens, activities, public and water feature to a lift down to ground level of the beach, mini train and golf. Oh, and there’s an icecream stool, pathed areas for walking and a lovely sandy beach. What’s not to love?

Do you like to surf? Then for consistent and fantastic surf, Kairaki Beach is just for you. A quiet beach, this place is great for family or groups of friends wanting to partake in some safe and fun beach activities. The water is cold in these parts so bring your wetsuit if you have one!