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Christchurch Airport is the gateway to New Zealand's best visitor experiences starting in the Canterbury region. Christchurch is just three hours from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Use the link below to easily compare airlines and find the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch.

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The gateway to New Zealands South Island

Christchurch has a spectacular ocean to Alps backdrop; each year, Canterbury becomes a true winter wonderland. The après ski village of Methven and Terrace Downs high country resort are only an hour from the city centre. Christchurch is part of New Zealand's wine capital. This region is a land of iconic NZ experiences, including championship golf courses, whale watching, glacial lakes, extinct volcanoes and an alpine spa village - with views from Pacific Ocean to Southern Alps.

The South Island starts here

Below are some of the must see destinations and attractions for visitors of New Zealand's, South Island. For more detailed information about travelling from Christchurch visit: www.christchurchnz.com

The French inspired seaside settlement of Akaroa, on the Banks Peninsula, was unaffected by the earthquake and has been hosting cruise ships that were due to call at Lyttelton harbour.  Black Cat Cruise and Akaroa accommodation providers are offering packages for cruise and stays plus breakfast for $109.

The Hurunui region is located an easy 45 minute drive north of Christchurch International Airport and has not been affected by the earthquake at all. Popular thermal resort town Hanmer Springs is just a short, yet spectacular, 90-minute drive north from Christchurch and many Christchurch locals have taken a well-deserved break there, and a drive through the Waipara wine region, since the quake.

The Waimakariri District, just 20 minutes north of Christchurch International Airport, was rattled by the quake but undamaged. All its businesses, services and recreational facilities are operating, including its popular Food and Wine trail.

Kaikoura, located just two and a half hours from Christchurch, is New Zealand's eco-tourism capital and has a range of activities from whale watching to wilderness walks. There has been no earthquake damage in Kaikoura and experiences offered to visitors are as amazing as the surrounding landscape.

The sensational Selwyn stretches across the great Canterbury plains and is bound by the mighty Rakaia and Waimakariri Rivers with Arthur's Pass National Park in the high Southern Alps to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east.  This area of 'middle earth' New Zealand has grand scenery and offers a variety of activities and pure Kiwi experiences.

Located in the Heart of Canterbury, Mid Canterbury is a region of sweeping plains, stretching from the magnificent Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean and bordered by spectacular braided rivers and high country lakes.

Timaru and the South Canterbury region are operating as usual with effective infrastructure, commercial accommodation and business services.

The Aoraki Mount Cook /Mackenzie region is fully functioning and it is business as usual in the four towns and villages of the region. The accommodation and activities continue to actively welcome all visitors.

Waimate comes close to being a perfect example of a New Zealand rural town and its wide spacious streets, valued collection of Edwardian buildings (including several churches of historic importance), beautiful parks and gardens create a relaxed, friendly environment for both residents and visitors alike.