The Top 20 Attractions in Canterbury
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Canterbury. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Canterbury is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored …
hidden gems are waiting to be explored …
Last updated: September 24, 2025
Beautiful lake with a light blue color in front of a wonderful mountain backdrop
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The Bridge of Remembrance is a war memorial for the New Zealand war dead of World War I and other wars. It was built in 1924 and has been a Category 1 cultural monument since 1985.
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The church stands idyllically by the lake, but is absolutely overcrowded
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Following the earthquakes, Shigeru Ban was invited to Christchurch by Rev. Craig Dixon, the cathedral's marketing and development manager, to discuss a temporary cathedral that could also host concerts and …
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Parking on the way gelegen.die hut from the campsite offers protection and a toilet is also available
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Akaroa is a small coastal town with French charm on the Banks Peninsula in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. As the only French settlement in New Zealand …
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Swinging bridge over the river. A maximum of 20 people are allowed to enter.
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At the small lighthouse you can get a good overview of the bay
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The former government building is a cultural monument of category 1. Today it is home to a hotel and a bar / restaurant.
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At Hooker Lake you have a nice view of the Aoraki / Mt. cook
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