Canterbury Region



The Canterbury Region is located on the east coast of the South Island. It includes the city of Christchurch, the fertile Canterbury plains, wonderful coastline and the mountains which rise straight up from the plains. Mt Hutt is the main ski area and is located just 1 hours drive from Christchurch.

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On the Mt Hutt road which can sometimes be treacherous in bad conditions.

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Looking down onto the Canterbury Plains from the Mt Hutt Road.

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Sunset from the Christchurch Hills.

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Akaroa Harbour.

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Colourful architecture of the bank in Akaroa.


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