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The top 96 attractions in Canterbury

Beaches in Hampden

Moeraki (Kaihinaki)

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Nature Reserves in Kaikoura

Kaikoura Coast

Situated on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand, Kaikoura, is a special place. And it is for many reasons. The best

Of Cultural Interest in Selwyn

Arthur`s Pass Visitor Cenre

Arthur`s Pass National Park is one of the most visited in New Zealand. There are many hiking trails ranging from half an hour to s

Of Cultural Interest in Christchurch

Sheep Shearing Show

I don't remember if it was just one place or several different ones that offered sheep shows, but the fact is that if you go to Ch

Museums in Mount Cook

Sir Edmund Hilarry Alpine Centre

On Mount Cook, is the village where you can see the museum that has the tribute to Sir Edmund Hillarry, the first person to reach

Nature Reserves in Mount Cook

Hooker Lake Track

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Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand. It reaches a height of nearly 3,800 meters, and apart from that it is a mountai

Of Cultural Interest in Christchurch

Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Centre

Apart from being a very well put together visitor center with detailed information on the city and the Canterbury region, it is in

Of Cultural Interest in Oamaru

Oamaru Historic Center

Oamaru is known as the Stone City, because unlike most of the buildings in New Zealand, which are built of wood, here they use sto

Museums in Geraldine

Geraldine Historical Society Museum

Despite being a small and modest museum it has some interesting items from local history like a switchboard from the early twentie

Of Cultural Interest in Akaroa

Public Library of Akaroa

This small and charming school library can be found in a building with 135 years of history. It's tiny but it's been beautifully r

Train Stations in Akaroa

Train Station

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The Little River train station can be found on the railway line that links Christchurch to Akaroa, and it was inaugurated on March

Of Touristic Interest in Akaroa

Swim with Dolphins

Akaroa is known for having a very friendly dolphin colony which allows swimmers to approach. Every day a catamaran comes from the

Of Cultural Interest in Akaroa

Akaroa Lighthouse

The Akaroa Lighthouse could be found on the Akaroa Banks Peninsula, to the east of the port of Akaroa. Construction on the lightho

Of Cultural Interest in Christchurch

Central Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Ōtākaro

The central library in Christchurch is full of life, quite different from mouldy old European libraries. The internet access is fr

Museums in Christchurch

The Arts Centre of Christchurch

The Art Center is a multi-disciplinary space with several buildings of historical value, with the aim of promoting the performing

Museums in Christchurch

Our City

This beautiful building was constructed to house the municipal camera, and is now an open community with activities and exhibitio

Museums in Christchurch

Coca (Centre of Contemporary Art)

This is one of the museums located within the Cultural Precinct of Christchurch. Unlike many of the others, which open every day,

Waterfalls in Selwyn

Devils Punchbowl Waterfall

The Devil's Punchbowl is impressive 135 m high waterfall. It is a 1-hour walk back and forth from the parking lot along a well-mar