Discover New Zealand’s Most Scenic Mountain Pass In some parts of the world, it is not advised to leave your bags unattended due to thieves. In Arthur’s Pass National Park, the baggage han
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Canterbury Plains & Southern Alps
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What to Do in Timaru: The Hub of South Canterbury Located right in between Dunedin and Christchurch, Timaru is a great place to stay the night on your South Island road trip. The large town has plenty
The Hidden Gems of the Canterbury Region Stretched between snowcapped mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Canterbury is one of the largest regions in New Zealand. But the main focus on the area is only l
What to Do in Geraldine: Canterbury’s Adventure Capital! Most would describe Geraldine as a quaint rural town, but we stand by claiming this Canterbury town as the region’s “adventur
Backpacking in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand Stretching down the east coast of the South Island, Canterbury is made up of 10 districts making it the largest region in New Zealand. There’s
Quirky South Canterbury Towns Worth Stopping By! Away from the hustle and bustle of the New Zealand cities, South Canterbury is where you will find those more-Kiwi-then-Kiwi towns. From the flat farmi
What to Do in Oxford: The Hidden Gem of Canterbury Travellers are always surprised at how hard it is to leave this rural town in Canterbury. Located on the foothills of the Southern Alps, about 55km (
What to Do in Waimate: The South Island’s Historical Hopping Town! It’s hard to not be intrigued by this town signed off State Highway 1 by a bright yellow farm building with a wallaby on
What to Do in Twizel: New Zealand’s High Country Paradise The peace and tranquillity matched with sublime tussock, lake and mountain surroundings make Twizel a town that is oh-so-hard to leave.
What to Do in Ashburton: New Zealand’s Granary A bustling town with rural friendliness, Ashburton is nicknamed “New Zealand’s granary”. It’s a great base for exploring th
What to Do in Temuka: A Classic Kiwi Country Town Locals flock to Temuka to see a Kiwi town “like they were back in the days”, while international visitors might enjoy a town offering diff
What to do in Omarama: The “Place of Light” Omarama sits in the middle of some of the most memorable scenery seen on a South Island road trip. The small town marks the end of a journey thr
What to Do in Rangiora: Canterbury’s Rural Hotspot. A real hidden gem just out of Christchurch, Rangiora is an attractive rural town with a fine balance of contemporary and historic charms. The
What to Do at Pleasant Point: Canterbury’s Pleasant Little Town If you love scouting out small towns and hidden gems, then you’ll love the little town of Pleasant Point. Located on State H
What to Do in Methven: Canterbury’s Awesome Little Ski Town In the heart of the Canterbury region’s nine ski areas and the closest town to the largest ski field in Canterbury, Methven is a