Thrill and terrify your Pa with an exhilarating jet boating experience in Wanaka. Experience the beautiful sites of the Wilkin and Makarora rivers, as well as the Mt Aspiring National Park. Best father’s day present ever?

Treat your dad with an extravagant (yet well deserved!) spa treatment from Erban in Dunedin. Offering a whole range of treatments, there’s something for every dad here, including waxing (yes, waxing!), massages and facials. You’re dad won’t believe his luck!

For the perfect personalised gift head to the Name Shop this Father’s Day. Custom-made gifts are the order of the day here. The store specialises in everything from coat-of-arm prints to plates and tiles. You can also get your dad’s name engraved as well as a special Father’s Day message ….

This place is a haven for father’s who love underpants (and which father doesn’t love Bendon / Elle McPherson pants?). We’re talking cheap and stylish underpants, here people! Grab a pack or two for your dad and at the same pick up the latest styles for yourself.

There is only one store on the lips of every father this year, and that’s Bunnings Warehouse. Find the perfect gift ‘that mean more to dad’, including drills, saws, garden tools and storage units. You name it, Bunnings has it this father’s day.

Hope on board a boat this spring and watch the whales do their thing off the coast of Kaikoura. A magical experience, you’re bound to be thrilled and amazed by these beautiful creatures. Once you’ve finished you’re whale watching take a break at the Flukes Cafe.

A fascinating spot in the centre of Christchurch, the Cathedral Square is definitely a must visit for locals and tourists alike. Go on your own walking tour around town and stop at the square which was brought to its knees during the Canterbury earthquakes.

What better way to spend a warm summer’s day than a walk to Godley Head? Providing panoramic views of the Banks Peninsula, you can also try out the purpose-built bicycle track. Be warned - some tracks have been closed during earthquake damage.

Get fit and fabulous this spring at the YMCA Christchurch. Use the weights room or give group fitness classes a go. There’s everything from pilates, spin, flow yoga and circuit boxing! A friendly and inclusive gym which is great for anyone at every level and age!

There's nothing like a visit to Lake Wanaka in the heart of the Southern Lakes region. A popular holiday resort, it's one of the best places in New Zealand to visit for a day trip from Christchurch because of the beauty of its natural attractions. Explore the beautiful lakes, mountains and walking tracks. Plus there's heaps of great places to eat.

The Swampy Summit Circuit is the Dunedin mountain bike track that you must visit. Grab your mountain bike and try this amazing long bike ride – you’ll be biking for three hours on gravel roads and four-wheel drive tracks. Expect loads of hills so let’s hope you’re fit!

A beach walk with a whole lot of history, Tunnel Beach Walk is a romantic Dunedin spot. Originally excavated in the 1870’s to allow for the Cargill families to bathe privately in St Clair. A great little spot to enjoy the Dunedin spring.

Glenfalloch Woodland Garden is a magical 30 acre property in Dunedin. Showcasing the four seasons perfectly, spring is the best time to visit as the flowers start to bloom. A popular wedding venue, Glenfalloch also has a café which you can enjoy in the weekends. The expansive lawns mean you can lounge on the grass and pretend you’re a character from a Jane Austin film.

Get in the last of the skiing season at Treble Cone. An amazing snow experience, Treble Cone is truly a legendary ski field in Queenstown. Suitable for all ages and all skiing / snowboarding levels, this place is the best place for all snow lovers.

Get your friends together this spring an play a gam of Jungle Paintball. Located in Franz Josef, very close to the township, Jungle Paintball is situated in rainforest. Mark the trees with a colourful array of paints as you’re trying to shoot your opponent. Fun for the whole family and in weather conditions!

Spring Challenge is on again in Hokitika this September. A high adrenalin adventure race, this is a fun yet rather challenging event combining hiking, kayaking and mountain bike.

An uber popular spot for locals and visitors alike, Hokitika Beach is a wonderfully wild place to stop and have a picnic this spring. Super close to the centre of town, if the winds pick up then you can rush into a nearby pub. If you head to the beach during the Wildfoods Weekend then you’re bound to find hundreds of bon fires lighting up the west coast sky.

Set amongst west coast rainforest, the Glacier Hot Pools may just be the best place to unwind this spring. Great for a rainy day haunt or after hike swim. There are communal pools to relax in or private ones if you so prefer.

Road tripping is the thing to do this spring so get yourself in a car and off to Fox Glacier. This glacier descends from the Southern Alps and its bitterly cold down there so wrap up warm, even in the spring months. Go for walks, visit the glow worms or just snuggle up next to a fire in a nearby pub in the township.

Spring is a great time to get back in the garden. Take a trip to Nichols Garden Centre in Cromwell and start buying up large. Your garden will thank you for it! Not only a garden centre, Nichols is also a café, florist and landscaping centre, which makes for an excellent all round retail experience.

Have something in mind for a t-shirt? Well give Custom Print a call and they will help you turn your idea into a reality. They will print your t-shirt (and hoodie) whilst you wait in store which means you could be wearing your little idea in a matter of minutes.

It’s soon to be spring and that means only one thing. Flowers. Andrea Crawford Flowers is who you should call to deck your house out floor to ceiling with some of the best flowers in Queenstown. The highly experienced florist, Andrea works from her freelance floral studio and uses the alpine backdrop as her inspiration for her flowers.

Wild Poppies is a really amazing little store which specializes in fresh flowers and gift baskets. Are you attending a spring wedding? Then send the bride and groom a gift basket they’ll remember on their 50th wedding anniversary.

After some native plants for your spring planting in the garden? Quite possibly Queenstown’s oldest garden centre (they’ve been in business for over 30 years!), pick up plants, accessories and tools for all your gardening needs.

For the best growing trees on the Coast, head to South Side Garden Centre. A great place to pick up strong trees, plants and some handy gardening supplies. Oh and if it’s advice you’re after then they’re great for that too. With over 20 years gardening experience, you’re sure to be in safe hands here.

For full service supplies for your garden this spring, then the Greymouth Nurseries is for you. The largest independent garden store on the Coast, expect competitive rates on your trees and landscaping supplies. The staff will source the rare and unusual plants for you if required, and they have aquatic and pet supplies too!

This popular sports store is excellent for picking up your running gear for spring. What better time to get into exercise now we are heading out of winter. If you’re more into leisure sport like hunting and fishing, well Sportsworld has you covered there too. A great one stop sport shop!

Squeeze into your jeans this spring with thanks to Into Jeans. With two stores located in Hokitika, one for the boys and one for the girls, there’s certainly enough denim to go around. Expect only the best brands from Into Jeans including Levis, Pepe, Lee and Calvin Klein.