Canterbury
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Canterbury is a province that spans from the Conway River in the north to the Waitaki River in the south and from the Pacific Ocean to the Southern Alps. The province's diverse range of natural beauty includes Aotearoa's highest mountains, beautiful limestone rock formations, ancient Maori cave art, swift snow fed rivers, and the slow-flowing Avon river that travels through the largest city of the south island, Christchurch. The city is full of culture and personalities, while the rural communities tend to the many farms that are located on the plains. In winter there are a number of very good ski fields within 90 minutes drive of Christchurch.
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Places
Cities
Christchurch 340,000 people
Towns
Timaru 27,000 people
Twizel
Methven
Geraldine
Regions
Banks Peninsula
Aoraki/Mount Cook
Arthurs Pass
Mount Hutt Ski Area
Couch Surfing
There are 138 members in Christchurch and almost 100 are active
There are 4 members and one active member in Timaru
There is one member in Kaikoura
Attractions
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Arthurs Pass National Park
Hanmer Springs thermal reserve and pools.
Christchurch has an active art scene, tramway, punting (river boating), Antarctic Centre, Botanic Garden and nearby Banks Peninsula
Lake Pukaki at the foot of Mt Cook has an extreme blazing turquoise colour to its lake make it ideal for photographs with mountains in the distance.
Tips
Christchurch International Airport is a great entry/exit point for Aotearoa's most beautiful island.
