Canterbury

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Canterbury The West Coast
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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

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Christchurch Alps to Ocean
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Cultural Precinct of Christchurch
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Leading Attractions
Gondola, Guided Independent Walks Punting on
the Avon
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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

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Marine Life Eco Tourism
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Wineries of Waipara
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Maori Culture
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Therapeutic Waters
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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

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Banks Peninsula
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Akaroa
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Hectors Dolphins
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Itinerary ThreeChristchurch-Methven-Ashburton-Ge
raldine-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

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Golf
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Skiing
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Central South Island
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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 Zealands
  highest mountain 3754 metres), ski planes,
  glaciers, walking, hiking, kayaking, luxury
  accommodation
• Continue on to Queenstown or the West Coast

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Lake Tekapo
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Lake Tekapo Activities
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Aoraki Mount Cook
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Glaciers
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Itinerary FiveChristchurch-Arthurs Pass-West
Coast

• Recommended 3-4 day itinerary
• A great self-drive option
• Or board the TranzAlpine
• Suggested things to see do
• Arthurs Pass National Park, jet boating, luxury
  lodges, mountain walks, glaciers, gold panning,
  rainforests, kayaking, whitebait

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TranzAlpine
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Pancake Rocks
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Glaciers Hiking
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Stunning Scenery
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Websites

• www.christchurchnz.com
• www.westcoastnz.com
• www.mtcooknz.com