Canterbury is the largest region by area in New Zealand. Located in the South Island of New Zealand, and home to Christchurch, the "Garden City", Canterbury is a place of coastal and mountain experiences. The beautiful Canterbury plains are hemmed on one side by the rugged Southern Alps and by the Pacific Ocean on the other side.
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Coastal and mountain experiences combine to make Canterbury a place where there's something for every traveller. Here you'll find many worlds within one region.
The Canterbury NZ region incorporates Christchurch, Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, Timaru, Lake Tekapo, Methven and Darfield.
Please choose from the main accommodation, attractions, tours, transport or visitor information categories below. Alternatively select a Canterbury area.
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Related Canterbury Regions: [Canterbury, Amberley and Leithfield] [Canterbury, Arthurs Pass] [Canterbury, Ashburton] [Canterbury, Cheviot] [Canterbury, Darfield] [Canterbury, Fairlie] [Canterbury, Geraldine] [Canterbury, Hanmer Springs] [Canterbury, Kaiapoi] [Canterbury, Kaikoura] [Canterbury, Lake Tekapo] [Canterbury, Methven and Mt Hutt] [Canterbury, Mt Lyford] [Canterbury, Mt Somers] [Canterbury, Oxford] [Canterbury, Peel Forest] [Canterbury, Pleasant Point] [Canterbury, Rakaia] [Canterbury, Rangiora] [Canterbury, Springfield and Great Alpine Highway] [Canterbury, Temuka] [Canterbury, Timaru] [Canterbury, Twizel] [Canterbury, Waimate] [Canterbury, Waipara Valley]
Regional Information
Key information and facts about the Canterbury region.
Activity Highlights
Major activities and attractions in the Canterbury region.
Scenic Highlights
Major natural attractions in the Canterbury region.
History
History of the Canterbury region.
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