Getting to Canterbury from almost anywhere is easy.

If you're driving from the North, check out www.aa.co.nz for maps, travel information and touring routes - or book your interisland ferry through our I-site, or direct online by clicking on this link.

Click here to find out more about:

• Climate
• Currency and money matters 
• Education
• Facts and figures of Canterbury
• Helpful links to other sites  
• FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) 

If your flying in from over seas - heres a sample of how long it might take you to get here.

Once you're here you can fly top to toe in less than three hours - And we Kiwis pack a whole lot of great experiences into a small space. 

Christchurch International Airport  will give you all the flight info - real time.  Go by coach tour, shuttle bus or train -  or hire, beg or borrow a rental car, campervan, motorhome, motorbike or 4WD - and really explore the Canterbury region at your own pace. Here's an itinerary suggestion or two.