Canterbury
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Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do in Canterbury [2025]
Updated Mar 2025
4.6/58.469 reviewsFromAED 342.99Kaikoura>100 km from downtownHighlights:95% chance to see whalesGuided whale & marine biology tour
92% positive reviewsRecently viewed by 1,000+ people
4.5/58.0119 reviewsFromAED 128.49Christchurch>100 km from downtownHighlights:Five themed hotels for varietyExperience Gan Nan workshops & folklore108 positive reviews
4.4/57.821 reviewsFromAED 699.73Glentanner85.4 km from downtownHighlights:Helicopter view of Mount CookViews of glaciers & mountainsNo.
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4.5/57.368 reviewsFromAED 109.67Wainui>100 km from downtownHighlights:Explore Canterbury's natural beautyFeed & hug alpacas closely77% positive reviewsNo.
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4.6/57.1144 reviewsFreeChristchurch>100 km from downtown
No.1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in CanterburyHighlights:10 unique gardens in 74 acresTulips bloom & attract photographers131 positive reviewsNo.
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4.8/57.1208 reviewsLake Tekapo61.2 km from downtownHighlights:Lake view at Cook MountainStone chapel built in 1935Saved by 104 users201 positive reviewsNo.
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4.5/56.935 reviewsFromAED 80.16Christchurch>100 km from downtownHighlights:Observe ancient volcanic landscapes closelyFree tunnel & New Zealand history85% positive reviewsNo.
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4.6/56.985 reviewsFreeGammack74.6 km from downtownHighlights:Hooker Valley Trail: Glacier & Mountain Views22 peaks over 10,000 feet67% positive reviews
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