Major Attractions
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Canterbury has a wide range of accommodation, bed & breakfast, motels, lodges, |
Canterbury offers so much for all to do.
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Arts and crafts or shopping malls, Canterbury offers excellent shopping.
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Canterbury offers a wide range of excellent cuisine experiences. One of the best
places in New Zealand to enjoy lamb.
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There are many options to get to Canterbury and to get around while you are visiting.
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Experienced assistance available to help you with the many choices available.
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View Canterbury's Event Calendar.
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Key Facts
| Population: |
481,000 |
| Average Daily Temperatures: |
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Summer (Dec-Feb): 22°C / 12°C |
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Autumn (Mar-May): 18°C / 8°C |
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Winter (Jun-Aug): 12°C / 3°C |
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Spring (Sept-Nov): 17°C / 7°C |
| Average Annual Rainfall: |
648mm |
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Points of Interest Nearby
Christchurch
- the largest city in the South Island.
Akaroa - an attractive
village on Banks Peninsula with a French history.
Hanmer Springs -
a peaceful alpine village with thermal hot pools.
Methven -
the gateway to Mt Hutt ski area.
Geraldine
- is a tranquil, situated 2 hours south of Christchurch on
the main highway to Mt Cook and Queenstown.
Temuka
- site of Pioneer aviator Richard Pearse famous flight and an Angler's Paradise. |
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