Canterbury Travel Guide
New Zealand





Popular cities in Canterbury
Christchurch
Known for Gardens, Cafes and Business
Christchurch awaits: its gardens, museums, cathedral and more!
Reasons to visit
- Lyttelton Harbour
- Hagley Park
- Sumner Beach
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
Known for Lakes, Churches and Small town
Explore quaint Lake Tekapo: its lake views, hiking, churches and more!
Reasons to visit
- Tekapo Springs
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Sheepdog Statue
Akaroa
Known for Boating, Dolphins and Tours
Explore secluded Akaroa: its boating, sightseeing, volcanoes and more!
Reasons to visit
- Akaroa Wharf
- Akaroa Lighthouse
- Linton The Giant House
Timaru
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Luxury
Explore upscale Timaru: its bars, opera, countryside and more!
Reasons to visit
- Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
Hanmer Springs
Known for Walking, Spas and Hot springs
Trip time! Discover the spas, hot springs and hiking in romantic Hanmer Springs.
Reasons to visit
- Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
AkaroaAlburyAmberleyArthur's PassArthur's Pass National ParkArthur's Pass VillageAshburtonAshburton LakesAshwick FlatBen OhauBirdlings FlatBurkes PassCastle HillCharteris BayCheviotChristchurch (and vicinity)ClarenceCoal StreamCraigieburn Forest ParkDarfieldDiamond HarbourDomettDuvauchelleFairlieFerniehurstGeraldineGlenavyGlenbrookGlentannerGore BayHanmer SpringsHapukuHighbankHororataInland RoadKaiapoiKaikōuraKakahuKimbellKurowLake ColeridgeLake PearsonLake PukakiLake Sumner Forest ParkLake TekapoLe Bons BayLeestonLeithfieldLincolnLittle AkaloaLittle RiverLong BayLyfordMangamaunuMethvenMiddle ValleyMotunauMount CookMount Cook VillageMount HuttMount SomersMt LyfordOhauOkains BayOmaramaOtematataOxfordPeel ForestPegasusPigeon BayPort LevyPrebbletonPukakiPurauQuailburnRakaiaRangioraRollestonSheffieldSnowdonSpringfieldStaveleyTai TapuTakamatuaTasman RiverTekapoTemukaTeviotdaleTimaruTwizelValettaWaiauWaikuku BeachWaimateWainuiWaiparaWest MeltonWindwhistleWoodend