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Find your perfect Canterbury Plains experience

Canterbury is full of beautiful places and sights that visitors love to see and enjoy.

Glaciers

Queenstown to Christchurch via Franz Josef 2 Day Tour
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour from Christchurch

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour from C...

Marvel at majestic Aoraki/Mt Cook - New Zealand’s highest peak.

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour from Christchurch

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour from C...

Marvel at majestic Aoraki/Mt Cook - New Zealand’s highest peak.

Queenstown to Christchurch via Franz Josef 2 Day Tour
Arthur’s Pass & TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch – Small Group Guided Return

Arthur’s Pass & TranzAlpine Train Day Tour ...

Two journeys, zero repeated views. The Tranzalpine one way, the Great Alpine Highway the other.

Maori Culture

Ultimate Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch With Jet Boat and TranzAlpine

Ultimate Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christ...

Picture perfect scenery - including Lakes Pearson and Lydon, and Cave Stream Scenic Reserve

Mountain Adventures in New Zealand

Hot Air Ballooning

Hot Air Ballooning

Watch the sunrise from above the Canterbury Plains

Ultimate Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch With Jet Boat and TranzAlpine

Ultimate Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christ...

Picture perfect scenery - including Lakes Pearson and Lydon, and Cave Stream Scenic Reserve

National Parks

Queenstown to Christchurch via Franz Josef 2 Day Tour
Ultimate Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch With Jet Boat and TranzAlpine

Ultimate Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christ...

Picture perfect scenery - including Lakes Pearson and Lydon, and Cave Stream Scenic Reserve

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour from Christchurch

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour from C...

Marvel at majestic Aoraki/Mt Cook - New Zealand’s highest peak.

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via 1 Way TranzAlpine From Christchurch to Greymouth

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch vi...

Christchurch to Greymouth train tour aboard the world famous TranzAlpine

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour...

Enjoy 360 degree views of the mountainous terrain from the summit of Edoras

Arthur’s Pass & TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch – Small Group Guided Return

Arthur’s Pass & TranzAlpine Train Day Tour ...

Two journeys, zero repeated views. The Tranzalpine one way, the Great Alpine Highway the other.

Tourist Information About Canterbury Plains

Canterbury is full of beautiful places and sights that visitors love to see and enjoy. The stunning snow-capped Southern Alps form a breathtaking backd-r-o-p along the horizon, with green farmland dotted with cows and sheep stretching across the plains. Methven, nestled at the foot of Mount Hutt, is a charming town known for its winter ski slopes, but it is also beautiful in warmer months. The Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers offer stunning views and are great spots to watch anglers fishing for trout and salmon. 

Ashburton is close to the coast, where visitors can relax on sandy surf beaches or take a peaceful walk along the shore. The vintage railway museum in Ashburton shows the history of the area and makes for an interesting visit. Geraldine’s small village streets are lined with local art galleries and craft shops, giving a warm, creative atmosphere. Scenic drives through the Canterbury countryside show off rolling hills, rivers, and mountain views at every turn. These attractions in Canterbury offer a mix of nature and local culture for visitors to enjoy.

 

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