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Canterbury
Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
Where Canterbury sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 1
- Bookable experiences
- 22
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
Canterbury sits in South Island, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 22 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
New Zealand › South Island › Canterbury
What to see in Canterbury
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Near Canterbury
Other destinations we publish within a few hours of here, closest first.
What travellers book in Canterbury
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Hot Air Balloon Flights from Methven
4.9 (93)3h 30m
Our Pilots will take you up to 9500 ft above the patchwork Canterbury Plains with spectacular Panoramic views west to the Mountains and east to the Pacific Ocean. Launching from the famous foothills of Mt Hutt. The…
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Whale Watching in Kaikoura - Ultimate Experience
4.7 (203)30 min
Experience the thrill of whale watching from the sky with Wings Over Whales! This unique activity offers unparalleled views of the resident sperm whales, the largest toothed whales in the world. From above, you’ll have…
from $148.65 / personView details
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Merino Farm Experience
5.0 (8)1h 30m
Our Merino Farm Experience allows you to enjoy a slice of kiwi (New Zealand) rural life. Be guided by the family owners and operators on the property since 1884. See the sheep and sometimes our cattle roaming the…
from $56.49 / personView details
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Timaru Shore Excursions, Private Tour, Aoraki Adventure
5.0 (2)7h 30m
On your scenic drive to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park you will pass the famous cool aid looking Lake Pukaki and enjoy the view on New Zealands most beautiful road. Then the fun begins, trekking along the Hooker Valley…
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Family Friendly Hot Pools with Stunning Mountain Views in Methven
3.0 (2)2h
There’s fun and relaxation for all ages in the Discovery Pools: • Float the lazy river 36 °C • Discover the stars of Matariki in our cave 37 °C • Brave the cold plunge • Leap into the jump pool • Enjoy the Aqua Play…
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Christchurch Alpaca Farm Tour From Kaiapoi
5.0 (3)1h
Check out the interactive alpaca farm tour just 20 minutes north of Christchurch. Get hands-on as you feed, touch, and cuddle these friendly alpacas, including adorable babies when they're around. The owner shares…
from $23.78 / personView details
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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.
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