Top Things to do in Canterbury Region
Things to do in Canterbury Region, South Island: The Best Lookouts
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. Clifton Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
2. Godley Head
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Emma542 - Auckland, New Zealand
We did a loop walk from Taylor’s Mistake car park around the coast up to the gun emplacements and continued around to circle back down to the beach. Amazing views up and down the coast and along to Lyttelton harbour around the other side of the heads. Looks more daunting than it is - gradual climb on well formed track, not too strenuous. Took us about 2.5hrs at average pace with a few photo and drink stops along the way. Definitely worth checking out.
3. Tweedies Gully Track
4. Cashmere Hill Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By milliesmum2016 - Christchurch, New Zealand
There are heaps of lookout spots along the line of hills which ring Christchurch and look over the plains to the mountains. If you are stopping the car to check the view just be aware that the road can be narrow and curvy, with A LOT of cycle traffic, as well as vehicles. So just make sure that there is plenty of room to pull your car safely off the road as far as you can. The views on a clear, bright day are truly breathtaking and never fail to delight. A very good safe place to do your viewing would be from Victoria Park, along the many walkways there. There is plenty of free, safe, off road parking and you can bring your dog.
5. Kaikoura Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By maureenf611
We walked up to the Lookout from the Esplanade which was a bit of a climb up Tom's Track to Scarborough Tce then climbed up to the Lookout and back down Dempseys Track - great 360deg views from the top and a leisurely 1 hour round trip
6. Waitaki Hydro Station Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Sharpeze - Dunedin, New Zealand
Definitely worth a stop and look at this dam and lake. Not maned any longer but a very historical dam and area. Defined area to stop your car and written info at the look out.
