Canterbury

New Zealand
Akaroa featuring general coastal views and a coastal town
Mount Cook National Park showing mountains, tranquil scenes and snow
Canterbury showing wildflowers, a lake or waterhole and a sunset
Canterbury which includes a river or creek, a bridge and wildflowers
Canterbury showing mountains, snow and a sunset

Popular cities in Canterbury

Christchurch
Christchurch
Known for Gardens, Cafes and Business
Christchurch awaits: its gardens, museums, parks, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Lyttelton Harbour
  • Sumner Beach
  • Hagley Park
Mount Cook National Park
Mount Cook
Known for Mountains, Bars and Small town
Explore quaint Mount Cook: its mountain views, hiking, kayaking, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Mount Cook National Park
  • Aoraki / Mount Cook
  • Hooker Valley Track
Lake Tekapo which includes mountains, a lake or waterhole and wildflowers
Lake Tekapo
Known for Lakes, Churches and Small town
Explore quaint Lake Tekapo: its lake views, hiking, mountain views, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Tekapo Springs
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
  • Sheepdog Statue
Akaroa which includes mountains
Akaroa
Known for Boating, Dolphins and Tours
Explore secluded Akaroa: its boating, sightseeing, natural setting, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Akaroa Wharf
  • Akaroa Lighthouse
  • Akaroa Museum
Timaru
Timaru
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Luxury
Explore upscale Timaru: its bars, opera, spas, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
Hanmer Springs showing mountains
Hanmer Springs
Known for Walking, Spas and Hot springs
Trip time! Discover the spas, hot springs, and forests in romantic Hanmer Springs.

Reasons to visit

  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve