Canterbury District Tourism Organisations

Visit the websites of the following Tourism Organisations to assist you with your travel planning around Canterbury.


  Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Tourism
French culture, Maori history, stunning volcanic scenery and swimming with dolphins summarises the legacy of natural and human heritage on this special peninsula of land east of Christchurch. Use Akaroa as the base to exploe hidden bays, get close to nature and re-discouver the joie-de vive that makes life worth living.

  Hurunui Tourism
From the alpine spa town of Hanmer Springs and the award winning Thermal Pools & Spa to the rolling hills of the Waipara Valley and its award winning wine experiences.  From our rugged coastline to our braided rivers, our alpine  adventures to our relaxing spas.  In the Hurunui we live the lives others only dream of – come visit and travel well.

  Aoraki Mount Cook Mackenzie Tourism
One of New Zealand's most refreshing and energising areas to visit. Encompassing Aoraki Mount Cook, Aotearoa's tallest icon, it is home to the South Island's most beautiful lake and alpine scenery and the warmest, most hospitable people that you'll meet. From adrenalin to relaxation - the Aorakai Mt Cook Mackenzie region has it all.

  Central South Island Tourism
Sweeping plains, rolling hills, unspoilt coastline. Set against a backdrop of the Southern Alps, the region is diverse, authentic and full of unexpected discoveries. It is on one hand a patchwork of agricultural endeavour, on the other a welcoming region where genuine Kiwi hospitality thrives and virtually any interest can be pursued or holiday indulgence satisfied.

  Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism
The complete holiday experience. Adrenalin filled adventure experiences, breathtaking scenery, world-class shopping, friendly people, pulsating nightlife, peace and tranquility beyond compare - and all within three hours' drive of NZ's second largest international airport. Nowhere else in the world will you find so much, so close.

  Kaikoura Information & Tourism
The seaside town of Kaikoura, situated between Christchurch and Picton, is overlooked by majestic mountains which are snow-capped for many months of the year. This unique combination of ocean and mountains offers stunning coastal alpine scenery and a host of eco-tourism oriented activities, including whale watching, dolphin swimming, walks and much more!

  Selwyn District
Experience the Selwyn District stretching from the Southern Alps to the sea, providing an incredible variety of breathtaking scenery from the Canterbury Plains to the stunning high country landscape of Arthurs Pass and Lake Coleridge. Experience the Great Alpine Highway, the spectacular scenic route from Christchurch to the West Coast.

 

Visit Waimakariri
Waimakariri, only minutes north of Christchurch, is a natural adventure playground for all ages. Mountains, foothills, rural plains, rivers and beaches offer experiences for exploration, recreation and space to relax. Take yourself in a journey through the lifestyle country district of Waimakariri and immerse yourself in true New Zealand experiences.


 

Waimate District Promotions
Waimate is halfway between Christchurch and Dunedin and on the alternative route from Christchurch to Queenstown. View a collection of Edwardian buildings, visit a wallaby park or historic museum, eat delicious strawberries, walk through tranquil native bush, or fish for salmon or trout in the mighty Waitaki River.