Canterbury Region, Administrative region in South Island, New Zealand.
The Canterbury Region extends from the Pacific Ocean to the Southern Alps, encompassing 44,503 square kilometers of varied landscapes including plains, mountains, and coastlines.
European settlement began in 1850 when the Canterbury Association established an Anglican colony, leading to extensive sheep farming that shaped the region's economic development.
The University of Canterbury and Lincoln University contribute to the educational landscape, serving thousands of students while advancing research and academic excellence.
The region connects to other parts of New Zealand through an extensive network of highways and railways, facilitating transportation of agricultural products and passengers.
The Kaikoura coast allows visitors to observe sperm whales year-round, as these marine mammals feed in the deep underwater canyons near the shore.
Location: New Zealand
Capital city: Christchurch
Shares border with: Otago Region, West Coast Region, Tasman District, Marlborough District
GPS coordinates: -43.60000,172.00000
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:10
Aoraki / Mount Cook
149.8 km
Springfield Doughnut
29.8 km
Franz Josef Glacier
145.9 km
Al Noor Mosque
49.9 km
Fox Glacier
155.2 km
Westland Explorers' Monument
129.5 km
ChristChurch Cathedral
52 km
CTV Building
52.4 km
Waitangiroto Nature Reserve
147.6 km
Haupapa / Tasman Glacier
145.1 km
Linwood Islamic Centre
54.8 km
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
52.5 km
Mount Hutt
40.8 km
Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
153.7 km
Hagley Park
50.6 km
Mount Ollivier
156.5 km
Mount John University Observatory
129.9 km
Mount Tasman
148.6 km
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
50.7 km
Paparoa National Park
174.3 km
Nelson Lakes National Park
180.4 km
Hokitika Gorge
107.1 km
Canterbury Museum
51.2 km
Te Kaha
52.5 km
Lake Ruataniwha
163 km
Orana Wildlife Park
40.1 km
Christchurch Town Hall
51.9 km
Christchurch Arts Centre
51.2 kmReviews
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