Canterbury & The West Coast

The Region of Canterbury

•Located in the Southern Island of New Zealand

•The largest region in New Zealand

•Area extends from Kaikoura to Waimate and from Banks Peninsula to the Southern Alps

Christchurch – Alps to Ocean

Cultural Precinct of Christchurch

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Gondola, Guided & Independent Walks

Punting on the Avon

Leading Attractions

Itinerary OneChristchurch-Kaikoura-Hanmer Springs-West Coast

•Alpine Pacific Triangle Touring Route

•A great 3-4 day itinerary

Kaikoura - Whale watching, swimming with the dolphins, seafood, eco-tourism, albatross, NZ fur seal colony, coastal walks

Hanmer Springs – Thermal pools & spa, jet boating, horse trekking, mountain biking, golf, bungy jumping

Continue to the West Coast via Lewis Pass

Marine Life & Eco Tourism

Wineries of Waipara

Maori Culture

Therapeutic Waters

Itinerary TwoChristchurch – Akaroa (1.5hrs from Christchurch)

•A great day trip or extend for a relaxing holiday break!

Akaroa – Dolphin swimming, Hectors Dolphins, French inspired settlement, harbour cruises, arts & crafts, heritage walks, coastal walks, fishing, seals, penguins & other marine life

Connect to the Alpine Pacific Triangle or continue on to Queenstown

Banks Peninsula

Akaroa

Hector’s Dolphins

Itinerary ThreeChristchurch-Methven-Ashburton-Geraldine-Timaru

•Inland Scenic Route

•Recommended 3-4 day itinerary

Methven & Ashburton - Skiing, Lord of the Rings locations, golf, hot air ballooning, white water rafting, fly fishing, jet boating

Geraldine & Timaru – Pottery & crafts, gourmet goodies, horse trekking

Relax and take your time, continue on to Dunedin

Golf

Skiing

Central South Island

Itinerary FourChristchurch-Lake Tekapo-Mount Cook

•Recommended 3 day itinerary

Lake Tekapo - Spa facilities, ice skating, scenic flights, salmon, observatory, turquoise lakes

Mount Cook – Aoraki Mount Cook (New Zealand’s highest mountain 3754 metres), ski planes, glaciers, walking, hiking, kayaking, luxury accommodation

Continue on to Queenstown or the West Coast

Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo Activities

Aoraki Mount Cook

Glaciers

Itinerary FiveChristchurch-Arthur’s Pass-West Coast

•Recommended 3-4 day itinerary

•A great self-drive option

•Or board the TranzAlpine

•Suggested things to see & do:

Arthur’s Pass National Park, jet boating, luxury lodges, mountain walks, glaciers, gold panning, rainforests, kayaking, whitebait

TranzAlpine

Pancake Rocks

Glaciers & Hiking

Stunning Scenery

Websites

www.christchurchnz.com

www.westcoastnz.com

www.mtcooknz.com