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- Christchurch - the largest city in the South Island
- Kaikoura - translated from Maori means 'a place for eating crayfish'
- Hanmer Springs - a peaceful alpine village
- Timaru - features significant Maori rock art collections
- Lake Tekapo - beautiful lakeside town
- Methven - gateway to Mount Hutt
- Akaroa - attractive village with a French history
- Darfield - gateway to the scenic attractions of the Waimakariri and Rakaia Rivers
- Springfield - gateway to the Southern Alps and the diverse journey through the Great Alpine Highway 73
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There are many sites to see within Canterbury. Here our some of our favorites:
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Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is the natural place to unwind - a world class spa experience set in a unique alpine environment.
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Akaroa is an historic French and British settlement nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano. Explore the village with its colonial architecture, craft stores, and cafés. Relax in the sun at French Bay, or find a secluded beach of your own in one of the neighbouring bays. Head out onto the harbour, where scenic, fishing, and wildlife encounter cruises are available.
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The seaside settlement of Kaikoura, situated midway between Christchurch and Picton on the rugged east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is overlooked by majestic mountains, which are snow-capped for many months of the year.
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Skiing, surfing, paragliding, kite boarding, arts, music and many more activities. |
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For the top Canterbury Scenic Highlights Click Here |
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