Travelling through Canterbury feels expansive, with open skies and landscapes that encourage reflection. Christchurch adds life and character to the region, while Mt Cook provides epic views of snow-capped peaks. Coastal areas like Akaroa and Kaikōura add wildlife encounters and culinary delights to the region.
Best of Canterbury
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Hapuku Kitchen Experience
Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses
Otahuna Lodge
Hapuku Kitchen Seasonal Feast
The Matai Peak Experience
Kaikoura
Canterbury Great Kiwi Farm Adventure
Kai Bites Tour
Christchurch
Hotel Montreal
The Hermitage Hotel Mt Cook
Kai Safari
Alpine Restaurant Buffet Dinner
Aoraki Mount Cook Village
Glacier Explorers
TranzAlpine Train Christchurch to Greymouth
Galaxy Boutique Hotel Tekapo
Sudima Christchurch City
Mount Cook Glacier Kayaking
Cass Valley Backcountry Tour
Tekapo Springs - Soak in the Stars
Lake Tekapo
Christchurch Tramway Restaurant
Garden City Bike Tour
Mt Cook Glacier Guiding
Airport Transfer & City Tour
Punting on the Avon
Akaroa Day Tour
Big Sky Stargazing
Tranquility Experience
Mt Cook Lodge
Glacier Explorers Aoraki Mt Cook
Newton Heights Bed & Breakfast
Orari Bed & Breakfast
4x4 Farm Tour
Evening Penguin Tour
Swim with Dolphins
Astronomy Bites
Akaroa
Ranginui at Lake Tekapo
Merivale Manor
Tekapo to Aoraki Southern Alps Odyssey
The George
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Wings Over Whales Kaikoura
Kaikoura Ziplining & Native Forest Trail
Half Day Christchurch Scenic Highlights Tour
Hidden Gems Tour
The Mayfair
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat
Coastal Pacific Scenic Train: Scenic Plus, Christchurch to Kaikōura
South Pacific Whale Watch Ocean Safari
Coastal Pacific Scenic Train: Scenic Plus, Kaikōura to Picton
Pukaki Observatory and Wine Cellar Dark Sky Experience
Lake Pukaki
French Bay House
SkyScape
Black Cat Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruises
Twizel Stargazing
Mackenzie Country
Garden City Private Bike Tour
Panorama Room 3 Course Dinner
The Ultimate Alpine Experience
Aoraki Mt Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour, via Lake Tekapo
City to Sea E-Bike Tour
Ōtautahi City Meander
Christchurch Triple Pass - Tram, Punt & Gondola
Whale Watch Cruise
Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura
The Vicarage Geraldine
The White Morph
Tekapo Springs Hot Pools
Fairlie
Kayaking and Evening Penguin Tour
Stargazing Summit Experience
Astrophotography at Pukaki Wine Cellar Observatory
Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass
Coastal Pacific Scenic Train: Scenic Plus, Kaikōura to Christchurch
TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Arthurs Pass
Arthur's Pass National Park
Heli-Gin Experience
Sudima Kaikōura
Cave Stream & Castle Hill Tour
Christchurch to Aoraki Mt Cook Small Group Tour, via Lake Tekapo
Aoraki Mt Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour
International Antarctic Centre
TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Scenic Plus, Christchurch - Greymouth
Coastal Pacific Scenic Train: Scenic Plus, Christchurch to Picton
TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Scenic Plus, Christchurch to Arthurs Pass
Kurow
SkyScape Stargazing Cabin
Twizel
Day of Delights - Amiki Tours
The Vicarage Geraldine
The Observatory Hotel
Akaroa Evening Penguin Tour
Sea Kayaking Lyttelton Harbour & Quail Island Experience
Tasman Taster Heli Experience
Waka on Avon - Kaitiaki 45min
TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth
Christchurch Fresh Taste Tour
Guided Sunset Evening Classic Kayak Experience
Winter Combo - Snow, Skate & Tube
Ultimate Stargazing Experience
Arthurs Pass, Castle Hill & TranzAlpine Tour
Fable Terrace Downs Resort
Round Hill Ski Area Tekapo
Mt Dobson Ski Field
Starflight Zipline Experience
Serenity Soak
Mt Hutt Ski Area
FLOCKHILL Villas
The Lindis
Flockhill Guided Hiking - Limestone Hike
Sugarloaf Experience
Far Reaches ATV Tour
Omarama
Black Diamond Experience
Stargazing Evening
Private Wildlife Sunset Kayak
Broken River Lookout Guided Biking Experience
Whales & Hapuku Kitchen
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
Ōhau Snow Field
Stargazing at Pukaki Wine Cellar Observatory
The Lindis Lodge
Flockhill Homestead
Wellness Spa Treatment
Sugarloaf Chef's Table
Cooking Class Experience
Akaroa Day Tour
Waipara Wine Tour
Whales and Cray Tales
Annandale
E-Biking
Ahuriri River Rafting
Altitude Whisky Hut & Golf Experience
Flockhill Cave Stream Experience
Flockhill to Queenstown Heli Transfer and Glacier Encounter
Akaroa Nature Cruise
Journeys featuring Canterbury
These journeys include time in Canterbury and connect the region’s alpine views, rural towns and coastal experiences.
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ELEGANCE OF AOTEAROA
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PURE NEW ZEALAND
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SOUTHERN ALPS MAGIC
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11 Days | From NZ$12,199 p.p.
SOUTHERN PEAKS AND PEDALS
16 Days | From NZ$12,799 p.p.
SOUTHERN SECRETS
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SOUTHERN STARGAZING
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SOUTHERN WILDLIFE & HERITAGE
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SOUTHERN WINE AND WILDERNESS
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