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Canterbury Region
A holiday in Canterbury Region gives visitors a range of experiences, high up in the clouds at New Zealand's highest peak, or down beneath the waves on a stretch of coast famous for its whale-watching opportunities. Stroll through rolling vineyards in this renowned wine-growing region, or enjoy the hustle and bustle of Christchurch, New Zealand's second-largest city. With all the natural eccentricity that the country's scenery is known for, and a range of activities offering different ways to enjoy it, Canterbury Region makes a great place for outdoor adventuring. Canterbury Region is in South Island. When using our New Zealand trip planner , you're building your holiday based on your own interests, visitor reviews, and the informed opinions of our well-traveled writers.
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Places to visit in Canterbury Region
Christchurch
BEST FOR: Parks, Museums, Historic Sites
Mt. Cook Village
BEST FOR: Childrens Museums, Outdoors, Trails
Lake Tekapo
BEST FOR: Nature, Historic Sites, Spas
Kaikoura
BEST FOR: Trails, Adventure, Wildlife
Akaroa
BEST FOR: Water Activities, Historic Sites, Adventure
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7 days in New Zealand
BY A USER FROM MALAYSIA
August, teens, outdoors, relaxing, popular sights
PREFERENCES: August, teens, outdoors, relaxing
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
7 days in New Zealand
BY A USER FROM MALAYSIA
August, teens, popular sights
PREFERENCES: August, teens
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
13 days in South Island
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
October, culture, outdoors, beaches, historic sites, shopping, wildlife, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: October, culture, outdoors, beaches, historic sites, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
60 days in New Zealand
BY A USER FROM BRAZIL
March, culture, relaxing, beaches, historic sites, popular sights
PREFERENCES: March, culture, relaxing, beaches, historic sites
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
50 days in New Zealand
BY A USER FROM NEW ZEALAND
December, popular sights
PREFERENCES: December
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
8 days in Christchurch & Nelson
BY A USER FROM NEW ZEALAND
January, outdoors, romantic, beaches, hidden gems
PREFERENCES: January, outdoors, romantic, beaches
ATTRACTION STYLE: Hidden gems
PACE: Medium
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