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Canterbury Attractions and Activities

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. more

Canterbury has many tourist attractions and travel activities with something to suit all ages, tastes and budgets. From adrenaline-pumping adventure to a relaxing day out, you need never be bored in Canterbury.

Select tourist attractions and activities in Canterbury, New Zealand, from the list below. Alternatively select a different Canterbury area.

Other Attractions and Activities: [Amberley and Leithfield] [Arthurs Pass] [Ashburton] [Cheviot] [Craigieburn] [Darfield] [Fairlie] [Geraldine] [Hanmer Springs] [Kaiapoi] [Kaikoura] [Lake Tekapo] [Methven] [Mt Cook] [Mt Hutt] [Mt Lyford] [Mt Somers] [Oxford] [Peel Forest] [Pleasant Point] [Porters Ski Area] [Rakaia] [Rangiora] [Springfield and Great Alpine Highway] [Temuka] [Timaru] [Twizel] [Waimate] [Waipara Valley]

View all Canterbury Attractions and Activities

Adventure (100) +
- 4WD, Offroad and Rally (2)
- Bungy Jumping (2)
- Canoeing and Kayaking (5)
- Car and Kart Racing (1)
- Climbing and Abseiling (4)
- Diving and Snorkeling (8)
- Gliding and Paragliding (1)
- Heliskiing (2)
- Horse Riding and Treks (23)
- Hot Air Ballooning (1)
- Hunting and Shooting (23)
- Jet Boating and Jet Skiing (10)
- Luge Rides (1)
- Motorcycles, Quad Bikes, and Snowmobiles (4)
- Mountaineering (2)
- Paintball and Laser Games (3)
- Rafting (4)
  - Whitewater Rafting (4)
- Skydiving (3)
- Sky Jumping (1)
Art, Galleries and Artists (15) +
- Art Galleries (7)
- Artists (7)
- Maori and Pacific Art (1)
Performing Arts and Culture (14) +
- Cafe Culture (10)
- Creative Workshops (2)
- Maori and Pacific (1)
Attraction and Activity Passes (4)
Boats, Sailing and Charters (8) +
- Boat and Yacht Charters (6)
- Sailing Schools (2)
Day Spas, Health and Beauty (6)
Entertainment (13) +
- Childrens Activities (7)
- Movies and Theatre (1)
- Music (1)
- Nightlife (1)
- Swimming Pools, Gyms & Clubs (2)
Events, Festivals and Shows (10)
Family Fun and Activities (36) +
- Air and Flying Fun (2)
- Educational and History Fun (2)
- Food and Market Fun (2)
- Motorised Fun (2)
- Nature and Wildlife Fun (9)
- Playground and Maze Fun (2)
- Sporting Fun (10)
- Theme and Adventure Park Fun (3)
- Water Fun (2)
Fishing (45) +
- Deep Sea and Big Game Fishing (5)
- Fly, Salmon and Trout Fishing (35)
- Inshore Saltwater Fishing (4)
Gardens (10)
Glaciers (1)
Golf, Golf Courses and Golf Cross (10)
Heritage and History (6)
Hot Pools and Health Spas (3)

Maori Culture (3)
Meditation Centres and Retreats (2)
Mountain Biking and Cycling (13)
Museums (26) +
- Art Museums (2)
- Aviation Museums (2)
- History Museums (14)
- Maritime Museums (1)
- Military and War Museums (4)
- Railway Museums (3)
Nature and Eco Tourism (58) +
- Bird Watching and Sanctuaries (4)
- Nature and Eco Cruises (7)
- Farms and Farm Activities (6)
- Natural Wildlife (17)
- Observatories and Planetariums (5)
- Scenic Landscape (9)
- Whales, Dolphins, Seals and Penguins (10)
Scenic Flights (18)
Sightseeing (33)
Skiing and Snowboarding (49)
Surfing and Water Sports (1)
Theme and Leisure Parks (2)
Tourist Shopping and Souvenirs (20) +
- Arts and Crafts (5)
- E-Shopping (3)
- NZ Made Products (11)
- Tourist Shops (1)
Tramping, Hiking, Guided Walks (23)
Wineries (14)
Zoos, Wildlife Parks, Aquariums (7)

PORTERS SKI AREA - Canterbury

Just an hours drive from Christchurch and high in the beautiful Craigieburn Range of New Zealand's Southern Alps is popular Porter Heights Ski Area. Known for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere, Porter Heights offers something for everyone, including wide, easy slopes for beginners and learners, cruising runs and trails for intermediates and legendary challenges for expert, backcountry and adventure skiers...(more)

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