Funky Christchurch city and the vast Canterbury region have plenty to keep you busy, whether you're a shopaholic, wild adventurer or history buff.
Enjoy scrumptious homemade goodies at Lyttelton Farmers' Market, open every Saturday 10am - 1pm.
Paseá a pie o en bicicleta por Port Hills, Christchurch
Winter in Akaroa is quiet and peaceful.
Around 10 million years ago, the Banks Peninsula area was a very active volcanic island. The two main volcanic vents are now Akaroa and Lyttelton harbours.
Disfrutá de las piletas calientes de Hanmer Springs
Head north from Christchurch to the start of the Alpine Pacific Triangle Touring Route. Here you will find delicious food and wine, hot pools and all kinds of outdoorsy activities.
Las ballenas en Kaikoura te harán rebosar de admiración. Un cañón oceánico es fuente de abundante alimento para los cachalotes que viven acá durante todo el año.
A variety of rare marine mammals converge off the coast at Kaikoura - sperm whales, New Zealand fur seals, dolphins and penguins.
Observación de las estrellas en la iglesia Church of the Good Shepherd, lago Tekapo
From the stunning turquoise of the lakes to the true splendor of New Zealand’s tallest mountain (Aoraki Mount Cook), the Mackenzie district has more than beauty to offer visitors.
Experience the thrills of the Rangitata River in South Canterbury
A self-drive tour of South Canterbury delivers the perfect balance of natural, historical and indulgent experiences.
The TranzAlpine is New Zealand's most famous rail journey
Between the peaks of the Southern Alps and the city sophistication of Christchurch, there's a lot of room for wild times in Canterbury.