Canterbury, New Zealand City Guide

For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Canterbury, New Zealand Travel Guide has been your connection to Canterbury's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
 

Canterbury adventure


Hot Air Ballooning
Hot air ballooning is the only air adventure giving you a tranquil and majestic flight which no other aircraft can offer. It is the ultimate adventure, touched with serenity and romance. Beginning with the awe inspiring balloon inflation, your sedate and majestic flight unfolds.


Swim with Dolphins
If you are like many people you will have dreamt of swimming with wild dolphins in their natural habitat. Only a select few are able to realize their dream and fewer still take part in the most unique marine adventure of a lifetime.

 

Canterbury attractions


New Zealand Maori Culture
Maori Cultural, Conservation Wildlife Dining Experience.


Maori Cultural Center
This is the South Islands\' largest Maori Cultural Center, a place to experience the unique customs and history of Aoteoroa.

 

Canterbury restaurants


Terrace Downs
The restaurant offers spectacular views and signature High Country cuisine using organically grown, and fresh local produce.


Annies Wine Bar & Restaurant
Annies Wine Bar & Restaurant combines rustic charm, superb food and an excellent selection of wines. Annies is a great place for lunch, dinner or for just that glass of Canterbury or New Zealand\'s finest.


CiaoBella
You need not look further if you are browsing for a warm, intimate restaurant, a modem, immaculately presented venue for a function or a busy cocktail bar to wile away the evening.


Dux de Lux New Zealand Restaurant Bars & Brewery
The Dux de Lux (Latin for Masters of the Finest) are the masters of fine indoor and outdoor casual dining and hand crafted beer.


Hay\'s Restaurant
Hays won a collection of awards including three Corbans Wine and Food Challenge Categories and the New Zealand Beef and Lamb Hallmark of Excellence. The Chef is Liliane Huckle and she is regularly assisted by students from the New Zealand School of Food and Wine.


The Holy Grail
New Zealand\'s biggest sports bar, the Holy Grail provides an entertainment experience second to none.


Minx Bar & Dining Room
Since opening in March \'05, Minx and Rootes have been the proud recipients of the industry and public praise, including best new restaurant in Canterbury and Cuisine restaurant of the year finalist 2006. Great food, service, and wine, driven by quality, a multi changing menu, led by freshness, a wonderful dining experience.


Wine and Dine in Canterbury
Canterbury\'s region information listing for all your wining and dining needs (and anything else for that matter).

 

Canterbury shopping


Barrys Bay Cheese
Only natural ingredients are used in the manufacture and great care is taken to adhere to traditional cheese making methods. Their many cheeses, wines, and country produce are available for sale.


Merivale Mall
A small but iconic shopping center with a strong fashion and lifestyle focus, the Merivale Mall offers a mix of quality mainstream and boutique retailers not usually found at other malls. It\'s a must to visit if you are looking for something special and unique. Expect to be tempted by a unique blend of over 40 boutique stores, from designer fashion and lifestyle stores to chic restaurants & bars.


Knitworks
Garments include Merino-Possum, Cashmere, Mohair, Fine Merino %100% Wool jerseys. See commercial knitting machines producing woolen knitwear for distribution throughout New Zealand, mingle with the sheep and take advantage of our best value knitwear.


Shopping in Canterbury
Canterbury region information listing for all your shopping needs (and anything else for that matter).

 

Canterbury special events


be there: Christchurch and Canterbury events on-line
(Christchurch &) Canterbury events online, featuring a comprehensive calendar of all events in Christchurch and Canterbury.


Events Calendar
A comprehensive listing of events in and around Canterbury.



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