Top Things to do in Canterbury Region
The 6 Best Scenic Walking Areas in Canterbury Region, South Island
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. Banks Peninsula
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,169 reviews
Banks Peninsula near Christchurch, New Zealand is a must see for its stunning views, beautiful bays and quirky campgrounds. Little River is the gateway to the peninsula. The township has a hotel/pub, 2 cafes, a petrol station, art gallery, craft store and small museum. There are B&Bs, plus the Little River Campground in Okuti Valley Road. They have affordable campervan parks with power, cabins and tentsites set beside a river. The southern bays have some of the best surf, if you know the secret spots as well as good, safe swimming beaches, walking tracks and the Little River Rail Trail. It is a a place that is often over looked as tourists head to Akaroa. If you want to experience more than the usual, to get off the beaten track and really explore, ask at the craft station, which has an info centre.
Reviewed By Edmundo_de_ABQ - Albuquerque, United States
Beautiful drive between Akaroa and Christchurch with many different points of beauty and interest to see along the way. Worth taking the time to traverse the highway running through it.
2. Mount John University Observatory
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4.5 based on 713 reviews
Reviewed By P2112WFkevinh - Auckland, New Zealand
We had another lovely sunny day so took on the walk up to Mt John and then the loop around the lake side. It was a superb walk and nowhere near the 3 hours as advertised. We are in our early fifties and it took us 2.5 hours, including a decent break at the top. Recommended.
3. Tweedies Gully Track
4. Kaikoura Coastal Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By PopeysPics - Christchurch, New Zealand
A real gem! The coast is lovely but the best part is the day 2 hike through the hills which affords wonderful views in all directions. Also enjoyed the beach house which has a wood stove in which you can have cozy fires in the evening. Warm, friendly hosts make you feel welcome and provide homemade post-hike snacks and lemonade.
5. Twizel Walkway
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3.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Narziss - Auckland, New Zealand
We arrived to collect hire bikes in preparation for our A2O journey and found this a great path to get acclimatised to the both the bikes and especially the electric versions for those of us using them.
6. Waimate Information Center
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
