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Easy to reach, uncrowded and set in a stunning natural environment, South Canterbury offers a warm welcome, a great lifestyle and the promise of a bright future. For a family friendly holiday base, romantic hideaway or replenishing short break, South Canterbury is full of hidden surprises. Sweeping plains, rolling hills, braided rivers and unspoilt coastline make this refreshing natural environment popular for holidays recreation and all manner of sporting pursuits. Spend time in central Timaru or explore further afield to nearby Geraldine, Peel forest, Pleasant Point, Temuka or Waimate. Whether you're stopping for a day trip or taking time out to relax, rejuvenate and discover, you'll find plenty to discover. Experience the thrill of white water rafting, horse riding along riverbanks, walks through native forest, or mountain biking on off road trails. South Canterbury's braided rivers are full of fish and the mountain foothills you see from every angle are paradise for recreational hunters. Take in the landscape from above with a scenic fixed wing or helicopter flight, offering breathtaking views from the mountains to the sea. If you feel like getting amongst the action closer to ground, a 4WD (four wheel drive) adventure into South Canterbury wilderness, Lord of the Rings sites or high country farming stations will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. The Te Ana Ngai Tahu Rock Art Centre, houses the world’s biggest collection of Maori Rock Art. Te Ana Ngai Tahu is a cultural centre providing accessible, meaningful and authentic cultural interpretation of some of New Zealand’s most significant examples of Maori Rock Art. Foodies of all ages will enjoy exploring the South Canterbury Food and Wine Trail, which provides details of some of South Canterbury's best gourmet and speciality food producers, wineries, cafés, restaurants and B&Bs. With more golf courses per capita than anywhere in the southern hemisphere, South Canterbury has something to offer every golf enthusiast. Views from most courses are stunning, with outlooks stretching from ocean to alps. Low green fees will be a pleasant surprise! If gardens are your thing, South Canterbury has many beautiful public gardens, some of them award winning and all lovingly and proudly maintained. Private garden tours are also popular and every in November, Timaru pays homage to the rose with a famous week-long Timaru Festival of Roses. South Canterbury is fresh, vibrant, forward looking and full of surprises. Easy to reach, so much to enjoy and something for every visitor to discover.
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Local Knowledge
Incorporating the towns of Christchurch, Hanmer Springs, Timaru, Tekapo, Methven, Geraldine and Darfield, Canterbury is a place with plenty of coastal and mountain experiences to suit every traveller. It is the heart of the South Island and is home to over 18 ski areas such as Mt Hutt, Mt Potts and Mt Lyford just to name a few.
The Canterbury region encompasses over 100 vineyards, including the Waipara Wine Valley, New Zealand’s fastest-growing wine-producing area.Highlights include an alpine spa village, Arthur’s Pass and Mt Cook National Parks, tremendous wildlife and marine life, glacial lakes and natural thermal pools.
Canterbury is also home to New Zealand’s highest mountain the majestic Aoraki Mt Cook. If picturesque bays and seaside villages are more your thing, take a trip to Banks Peninsula to soak up the stunning scenery.
If you want to experience heartland New Zealand take a visit to the towns of Geraldine and Timaru. Canterbury really does have it all so grab a rental car and get exploring!
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