Travel Guide of Canterbury in New Zealand by Influencers and Travelers

Canterbury is a region of New Zealand, located in the central-eastern South Island. The region covers an area of 44,503.88 square kilometres, making it the largest region in the country by area. It is home to a population of 649,800.

Pictures and Stories of Canterbury from Influencers

7 pictures of Canterbury from Ardiss Hutaff, Tyler Lastovich, Zacharie Metcalfe and other travelers

person walking on road under blue sky in Canterbury New Zealand

nobody nowhere. the best part about new zealand. still. i was there some years ago and remember there being a LOT of sheep and the saying was there wh ...click to read more

Experienced by @Ardiss Hutaff | ©Unsplash

mountains covered with snow in Canterbury New Zealand

Driving the South Island of New Zealand. You can’t make this stuff up. The amazing things come up at every twist and turn. Its amazing you make it to ...click to read more

Experienced by @Ardiss Hutaff | ©Unsplash

photo of snow covered pine trees in Canterbury New Zealand

A long, bumpy dirt road keeps a few perfect islands from being too popular in New Zealand. The neatly forested islands look straight out of fantasy. ...click to read more

Experienced by @Tyler Lastovich | ©Unsplash

black and red helicopter on mountain in Canterbury New Zealand

Helicopter in the Southern Alps, Canterbury, NZ ...click to read more

Experienced by @Zacharie Metcalfe | ©Unsplash

white sheep on brown grass field during daytime in Canterbury New Zealand

Experienced by @City Church Christchurch | ©Unsplash

gray elephant on brown grass field during daytime in Canterbury New Zealand

Experienced by @City Church Christchurch | ©Unsplash

red and black truck on dirt road during daytime in Canterbury New Zealand

Experienced by @City Church Christchurch | ©Unsplash

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The Best Things to Do and Visit around Canterbury

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1 - Lake Heron

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Lake Heron is a freshwater lake in the South Island of New Zealand. It is drained by Lake Stream which in turn feeds into the Rakaia River.

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