South Island

Canterbury

New Zealand's largest region, spanning the Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps' high country, and the rebuilt garden city of Christchurch — gateway to Aoraki/Mount Cook.

Christchurch GondolaAkaroaAoraki / Mt Cook

Nature & Landscapes

Christchurch Gondola

Christchurch Gondola

A cable car up the Port Hills, with views over Christchurch, Lyttelton Harbour and the Canterbury Plains.

Akaroa

Akaroa

A French-influenced harbour town on Banks Peninsula, known for swimming with rare Hector's dolphins.

Aoraki / Mt Cook

Aoraki / Mt Cook

New Zealand's tallest peak, with alpine hikes and some of the clearest stargazing on Earth.

Wildlife

Akaroa

Akaroa

A French-influenced harbour town on Banks Peninsula, known for swimming with rare Hector's dolphins.