Top Things to do in Canterbury Region
What to do and see in Canterbury Region, South Island: The Best Art Galleries
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. The Bone Dudes
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Art Box Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Art Gallery/studio offering a large, affordable range of contemporary New Zealand paintings from over 40 artists.
3. York Street Gallery of Fine Art
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Located in Timaru, South Canterbury, New Zealand. This unique gallery is owned by established sculpture artist 'Debbie Templeton-Page'. The gallery is home to an ever changing collection of works by renowned New Zealand artists. The unique style and atmosphere of York Street Gallery of Fine Art is enhanced by the experience and flair of it's owner. The gallery holds a selection of high quality artwork to view and to purchase.
4. Waihora Gallery
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Is the gallery and studio space for John Maillard. The Waihora has prints, books postcards and original artwork by John Maillard and other artists.
5. Susan Badcock Studio
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Susan Badcock Studio/Gallery has a regular rotating exhibition of hand coloured photographs by Susan and paintings by her Dad, renowned artist John Badcock and grandfather Douglas Badcock and monotypes by Sharon Whittaker. Deadly Ponies luxury accessories range is also available. Tuesday-Saturday 10-2pm or by appointment.
6. Majuba Gallery
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By BrigitB948 - Hamilton, New Zealand
We really enjoyed pottering around the shop. The art works and homewares were all gorgeous and there was a really good selection of jewellery.
7. The Physics Room
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Physics Room is a contemporary art space dedicated to developing and promoting contemporary art and critical discourse in Aotearoa New Zealand. Based in central Christchurch since 1996, our goal is to actively seek links between the arts and other areas of cultural production and to involve art as a contributing voice in wider intellectual, social and political debate. All of our exhibitions are free to attend.
8. Form Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Form Gallery showcases an extensive range of work by leading New Zealand contemporary object artists. Work includes cast and blown glass, ceramics, jewellery, and other media.
9. Iron Ridge Quarry Sculpture Park
10. Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
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4.5 based on 462 reviews
Reviewed By Champagne552014 - Sydney, Australia
We spent over three hours in this beautifully presented modern Art Gallery, as there was plenty to see, and entry is free. I loved the sailing paintings upstairs, by van der Voorden. He really knew how to portray clouds and waves. The highlight for me was the Ron Mueck silicon sculpture of a man at a table. What brilliant attention to detail (that's real hair). Thank you staff for being so helpful too! If you need a break, there is a lovely restaurant at the entrance, or it is a short stroll to Riverside Markets, which is also well worth a visit. Don't miss this excellent Art Gallery when you next visit Christchurch.
