Top Things to do in Canterbury Region
10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Canterbury Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Christchurch, the Garden City, and the Canterbury region are the perfect destination for daredevils. From northern Kaikoura to Waimate in the south, Canterbury is an adventure sports paradise. Hangliding, helibiking, bungee jumping, snowboarding, jetboating, rafting and skydiving get the adrenaline going. Golfing, flightseeing, swimming with dolphins and soaking in thermal pools are more laid-back temptations. Christchurch, a city of parks and gardens, is the countrys third largest urban area.
Restaurants in Canterbury Region
1. Mahara, The Unique Sculpture Park and Pottery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By music657 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
A walk around the 10 acre sculpture garden and pottery is a wonderful experience. Heather’s creativity abounds in the bush walks where you encounter crafted sculptures, then you emerge in an open space at a labyrinth and proceed through the food forest garden to encounter the bamboo forest path walk down to the stream. The final area is a magical stone circle. A Not to Be Missed experience/ then go to Rapaura Watergardens Up the road.
2. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
3. Ohau Point Seal Colony
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,217 reviews
Reviewed By kiwigreenman
Fantastic view of literally hundreds of seals and pups playing in water pools, sunbathing on rocks so close to viewing area -great parking, all free.
4. At Violinos
5. Otira Viaduct Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By Hondarider1 - Auckland, New Zealand
Great spot to stop and view the Otira viaduct construction Keas wee cheeky and kept all the visitors entertained. Don’t stray too far from your car or motorcycle or the Keas will have a field day
6. Cardboard Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,250 reviews
Reviewed By 258JulieC - Melbourne, Australia
This Cathedral is just amazing, it is a temporary building whilst the original Cathedral is under massive reconstruction which will take many more years. Following the devastating Christchurch Earthquake on 22/2/11 the Cardboard Cathedral was built. It is a delightful place and carries many stories, truly very moving and serene. We took a 20 minute guided tour which was a wonderful way to get to understand the building meaning. I believe this building will become a 'forever' Cathedral in Christchurch as it is truly unique and has so much spiritual meaning. Well worth a visit.
7. Orion Powerhouse Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By zhuhai2007 - Christchurch, New Zealand
For such a small town, Akaroa has a wealth of attractions and the Powerhouse Gallery is one. Hidden down a side street it is run by volunteers & open nearly every day with ever changing exhibitions. The current Yin & Yang exhibition contrasts very different works by local artists.
8. 185 Empty White Chairs - Earthquake Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,833 reviews
Reviewed By AmandaH4789
This was a very poignant reminder of the earthquake tragedy and we were amazed that it is safe from vandalism for people to see the stark white chairs as a memorial
9. Ngaio Marsh House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By ladypennz
I visited while attending the Christchurch Writers Festival this weekend gone. The house is as it was when she lived there and is so worth a visit. Seated in the Cashmere Hills it has lovely views. The house itself and its furnishings are lovely, but the spirit of Dame Ngaio Marsh makes it so much more than just a nice house. On the day we visited we had the additional treat of meeting an actress who had been directed by Dame Ngaio Marsh in a production of Hamlet. Also enjoyed the bookcase full of various editions of the novels written by Dame Ngaio Marsh. I thoroughly recommend this place to visit.
10. Smithfield Berries
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Beautiful sweet tasting raspberries pick your own or buy fresh from our on farm shop. A genuine on farm experience. CLOSING FOR THE SEASON 19TH JANUARY 2020 Frozen fruit available all year around.
Reviewed By khayeAl - Akaroa, New Zealand
so much fun with the kids and whole family picking raspberry and taking millions of photos. the raspberries are just amazing. would love to recommend and come back again
