About Canterbury

From the Pacific Ocean, ancient volcanic peninsula and wondrous marine life, across patchwork plains, home to adrenalin pumping activities, lush vineyards and braided rivers rising to pristine glacial lakes and the majestic Southern Alps presided over by Aoraki / Mount Cook. You'll find something special in Canterbury.

Canterbury Regions

The highest point of the region is the highest point of New Zealand. The spectacular Aoraki/Mount Cook stands at 3,754 metres (Aoraki is Maori for Cloud Piercer). 

At the other end of the scale, the submarine trenches off the coast of Kaikoura are thousands of metres deep, providing an ideal environment for the whales, dolphins and seals that live there permanently.

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Day Trips

There's something new and unexpected around every corner in Canterbury, with many gems within only a few hours' drive of Christchurch! Click Here for a list of top 9 day trips to help you get out there and make the most of your time in the region!

Additional Information                            

• TripAdvisor New Zealand           
  
• New Zealand Tourism Guide