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Canterbury Region

4.5
Gardens · Dolphin & Whale Watching · Churches
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. Explore the family-friendly attractions of Canterbury Region and add them to your vacation plans using our New Zealand day trip planner.
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    Top Canterbury Region tours

    FROM $67 BOOK WITH VIATOR Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise with Dolphin Watching
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
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    FROM $145 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mt Cook Small Group Tour from Queenstown
    4.9
    Duration: 12 hours
    Tours from $145 »
    FROM $18 BOOK WITH VIATOR Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram
    4.9
    Duration: 1 day
    Tours from $18 »

    Places to visit in Canterbury Region

    Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) Trip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Hiking Trail, Observatory Christchurch Trip planner BEST FOR: Garden, Specialty Museum, Church Kaikoura Trip planner BEST FOR: Dolphin / Whale Watching, Hiking Trail, Landmark Akaroa Trip planner BEST FOR: Dolphin / Whale Watching, Swim with Dolphins, Garden Lake Tekapo Trip planner BEST FOR: Water Body, Church, Nightlife

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    Popular things to do in Canterbury Region

    Hooker Valley Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    Hooker Valley Track
    Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
    4.9
    Duration: 3h 30 min
    Christchurch Botanic Gardens ©
    Garden
    Christchurch Botanic Gardens
    Christchurch
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    TranzAlpine Train ©
    Tramway
    TranzAlpine Train
    Christchurch
    4.3
    Duration: 8 hours
    Aoraki/Mt. Cook ©
    Outdoor Activity
    Aoraki/Mt. Cook
    Mt. Cook Village
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Trails in Canterbury Region

    Mueller Hut Route ©
    Hiking Trail
    Mueller Hut Route
    Mt. Cook Village
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Kea Point Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    Kea Point Track
    Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Red Tarns Track
    Hiking Trail
    Red Tarns Track
    Mt. Cook Village
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Sealy Tarns Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    Sealy Tarns Track
    Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours

    Wildlife in Canterbury Region

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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    Akaroa
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    Kaikoura
    4.4
    Duration: 3h 30 min
    ©
    Swim with Dolphins
    Swim with Dolphins
    Akaroa
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Peninsula Seal Colony ©
    Wildlife Area
    Peninsula Seal Colony
    Kaikoura
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Nature in Canterbury Region

    Lake Tekapo
    Water Body
    Lake Tekapo
    Lake Tekapo
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa ©
    Hot Spring
    Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
    Hanmer Springs
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks ©
    Water Body
    Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks
    Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
    3.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lake Pukaki ©
    Water Body
    Lake Pukaki
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Canterbury Region

    Glacier Explorers ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Glacier Explorers
    Mt. Cook Village
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu) ©
    Art Museum
    Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
    Christchurch
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pegasus Bay Winery ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Pegasus Bay Winery
    Christchurch
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Hot Tubs Omarama ©
    Spa
    Hot Tubs Omarama
    Omarama
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Parks in Canterbury Region

    Hagley Park ©
    Park
    Hagley Park
    Christchurch
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Ohinetahi Garden ©
    Garden
    Ohinetahi Garden
    Lyttelton
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Giants House ©
    Garden
    The Giants House
    Akaroa
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Margaret Mahy Family Playground ©
    Playground
    Margaret Mahy Family Playground
    Christchurch
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Featured attractions

    Rent A Classic ©
    Day Trip
    Rent A Classic
    Christchurch
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Exchange Christchurch (XCHC) ©
    Civic Center
    Exchange Christchurch (XCHC)
    Christchurch
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Orana Wildlife Park ©
    Zoo
    Orana Wildlife Park
    Christchurch
    4.1
    Duration: 3 hours
    Geraldine Observatory ©
    Observatory
    Geraldine Observatory
    Geraldine
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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