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The highest point of the region is the highest point of New Zealand. The spectacular Aoraki Mount Cook stands at 3754 metres (Aoraki is Maori for Cloud Piercer). At the other end of the scale, the submarine trenches off the coast of Kaikoura are thousands of metres deep, providing an ideal environment for the whales, dolphins and seals that live there permanently.
Between the mountains and the sea, the vast plains are patchworked with the patterns of rural life. Hundreds of years ago, Maori moa hunters worked these plains leaving a rock art record of their successes.
In the two cities of the region, Christchurch and Timaru, great care has been taken to preserve Canterbury’s colonial heritage. Grand architecture, historic homesteads and immaculate parks intermingle with the technology and style of modern life.
8 Day Taste of South Island self drive
A really good 8 day circular trip starting and ending in Christchurch and touching on some of the incredible scebery and sights of this, the most majestic of Islands anywhere in the world.
holiday from pp£499
9 Day Christchurch to Queenstown Southern Alps self drive
Another very popular selfd rive tour of the Soutren Alps in South Island but staying in the very very best B&B boutique hotels we know. Cream on the cake of this fabulous trip.
holiday from pp£629
14 Day Drive and Hike South Island self drive
If you like walking the this has been crafeully handpickes just for you. This incredible journey takes you to many of New Zealand's South Island scenic areas and includes several great day walks. Accommodation is in wonderful small local B&Bs.
holiday from pp£1999
Claremont Country Estate
One of our real favourites partly due to its proximity to Christchurch. A perenial favourite for visitors and quite rightly so. A real gem.
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Hapuku Lodge
Anywhere with Tree House accommodation gets our vote. This place is stunning and in one of the most scenic locations we know.
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Copthorne Central
A good value hotel, brilliant location and a great restaurant are some reasons this hotel is on our list.
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Heritage Christchurch
A well located and popular hotel and features in a lot of our tour programmes. Good facilities and good rooms. A wonderful pool.
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The George Christchurch
A small 55 bedroomed haven of understated luxury, great location, really nice rooms and has to be one of the nicest spots to stay in Christchurch.
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in Christchurch & Canterbury
- Take a tram ride around the city centre.
- Go punting on the Avon River. Sit back and relax in a punt as a boatman guides you past the sights
- Go rafting on the Rangitata River and launch yourself down the thrilling grade five rapids
- See the filming location of Edoras, the fortress city of the Rohan people in the Lord of the Rings
- Ride the Waimakariri river in a jet boat
"Take out a hot air balloon ride across the Canterbury plains."
