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.
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Just 15 minutes from Christchurch, you'll find a world of fascination and knowledge. Our New Zealand experience brings you face to face with many of New Zealand's native and introduced animals. Our kiwis can be viewed in New Zealand's largest nocturnal house—by day. Night kiwi viewing outside, under the stars...(more)
We invite you to stay a while in our rustic farm cottage. Come to visit our very friendly animals, or try Llama Trekking that will thrill you and leave you with a wonderful memorable experience. Cushchine Cottage and Animal Farm Park offers a very affordable, FUN stay or visit for any family - whatever the weather! ID#0d30c7..(more)
Very few people have the opportunity to experience the awesome and magical beauty of Antarctica firsthand. Our aim is to recreate the atmosphere and environment of Antarctica, providing visitors with an interactive, fun and exciting experience of the 'Great White South'. For most people this will be the closest they will be able to come to experiencing this continent...(more)
New Zealand's only open-range zoo. Experience unique encounters: hand-feed Giraffe, meet Rhino face–to–face, watch a Cheetah sprint and see Tigers search for their food! Thrill-seekers can travel through the Lion reserve onboard feeding wagon-a truly memorable experience (conditions apply). Extensive native collection features Kiwi, Tuatara and range of endangered birds and reptiles. 15 animal feeds daily...(more)
Just 15 minutes from Christchurch, you'll find a world of fascination and knowledge. Our New Zealand experience brings you face to face with many of New Zealand's native and introduced animals. Our kiwis can be viewed in New Zealand's largest nocturnal house—by day. Night kiwi viewing outside, under the stars...(more)
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