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Activities

Nowhere else in the world can you experience such a variety of heart-stopping thrills in one region...


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Arts

Christchurch today is a diverse, multi-cultural city with recent immigrants from many Pacific, Asian and European countries, enlivening the city's arts and cultural scene...


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Christchurch

Located on the East coast of the South Island, Christchurch is surrounded by the province of Canterbury - stretching from the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean...


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Eco-experience

Canterbury's complex marine system provides an abundantly rich habitat for marine mammals and sea birds, making it an ideal place for 'getting close to nature'...


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Food

The fresh and exciting flavours of Christchurch and Canterbury offer something to tempt any palate...


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Gardens

Christchurch's special character is obvious in its glorious parks and gardens, which led it to win an international Garden City award...


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Golf

Christchurch is a golf lover's paradise, with more than eighteen golf courses and driving ranges within easy reach of the city...


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Skiing

There's nowhere better to ski or snowboard than Canterbury - the alpine hub of the South Island...


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Lodges

Canterbury offers a top selection of country lodges, sports lodges and luxury retreats, surrounded by native bush...


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