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Highlights of Christchurch - Canterbury
Experience a little bit of France in New Zealand at Akaroa, the country’s only French..
Mt Cook Village InformationThe village of Mount Cook is a comfortable haven in one of the most unforgiving parts of New..
Kaikoura InformationKaikoura is a base for wildlife experiences of all kinds – it’s also a great place to eat..
Hanmer Springs InformationSituated in the foothills of the Southern Alps, the resort town of Hanmer Springs is an attractive..
Arthur's Pass National Park InformationThis magnificent alpine park straddles the Southern Alps. It is bisected by State Highway 73, which..
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The Canterbury Plains is an area of braided rivers and pastoral perfection between the Southern Alps and the Pacific Ocean. As flat as a billiard table, the plains are a remarkable sight from the air - a patchwork of agricultural activity that ranges from grazing grass and wheat to herbs and sunflowers. The area produces more than 80% of New Zealand's grains, crops and seeds.
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The Canterbury Plains are formed from the alluvial shingle fans of several large rivers - the Waimakariri, Raikaia, Selwyn and Rangitata. These rivers provide all kinds of entertainment - trout and salmon fishing, jet boating, rafting and kayaking.
One of the best ways to explore the Canterbury Plains is to follow State Highway 72, which is known as the Inland Scenic Route. This rural main road follows the western boundary of the plains and takes you to a succession of country towns. Farm stays and luxury lodges let you sample Canterbury's country life. Around Mount Hutt, you can venture into the Southern Alps or drive along the Rakaia River to beautiful Lake Coleridge.
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Queenstown is pretty much adventure central any time of year. A resort town on the shores of Lake..
Milford Sound InformationVoted world's top travel destination in the 2008 Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards by..
Fiordland InformationFiordland is a land of timeless beauty, where waterfalls cascade into crystal fiords, rainforests..
Nelson Region InformationOn the northern most tip of New Zealand’s South Island lies Nelson, New Zealand’s..
Dunedin InformationDunedin is the heart of New Zealand’s Otago Region, on the south-east coast of the South..
Nelson InformationHardy European pioneers founded the beautiful city of Nelson, New Zealand in 1842, although this..
Otago Peninsula InformationFlanking the southern edge of Dunedin's extensive harbour, Otago Peninsula is high and rugged on..
Doubtful Sound InformationSometimes called the 'Sound of Silence' Doubtful Sound is the deepest (421 metres) and second..
Tauranga Bay Informationn the coastline about 16km south west of Westport, you will find Tauranga Bay and the Cape Foulwind..
Marlborough InformationStart the day with a locally roasted coffee before taking a kayaking trip and watching dolphins..
Hokitika InformationHokitika was first settled in 1860, after the discovery of gold on the west coast. It was an..
Central Otago InformationCentral Otago is a region touched by history, with a powerful landscape of ancient mountains..
Dunedin - Coastal Otago InformationDunedin’s legendary gardens at Glenfalloch and Larnach Castle, are a profusion of colour and..
Lake Wanaka InformationLake Wanaka is a place to take a deep breath and relax. Protected from the outside world by the..
Southland InformationSouthland comes to life in spring. Crisp frosty mornings give way to bright sunny days. Bird life..
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