What Best Things to Do are there in Canterbury?

These are all Best Things to Do in Canterbury:Whale Watch Kaikoura, International Antarctic Centre, Mount Cook Helicopter Experiences, The Church of the Good Shepherd, Christchurch Botanic Gardens

What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Canterbury?

Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Canterbury include:Whale Watch Kaikoura:4.7, International Antarctic Centre:4.5, Mount Cook Helicopter Experiences:4.4, The Church of the Good Shepherd:4.8, Christchurch Botanic Gardens:4.6

At what locations in Canterbury can Best Things to Do in Canterbury be found?

The Best Things to Do in Canterbury are mainly located in:Whale Watch Kaikoura:Kaikoura, International Antarctic Centre:Christchurch, Mount Cook Helicopter Experiences:Glentanner, The Church of the Good Shepherd:Lake Tekapo, Christchurch Botanic Gardens:Christchurch

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Whale Watch Kaikoura
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4.7/5
󰺂8.6
143.55
Kaikoura
>100 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Guided whale & marine biology tour
󰋄95% chance to see whales
󱨠Saved by 125 users󱨠72% positive reviews
International Antarctic Centre
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4.5/5
󰺂8.0
54.96
Christchurch
>100 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Five themed hotels for variety
Experience Gan Nan workshops & folklore
󱨠Saved by 131 users󱨠116 positive reviews
Mount Cook Helicopter Experiences
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4.4/5
󰺂8.0
300.35
Glentanner
85.5 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱨜Helicopter view of Mount Cook
󰋄Views of glaciers & mountains
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The Church of the Good Shepherd
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4.8/5
󰺂7.6
Lake Tekapo
61.2 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Lake views & sheepdog statue
󱓊Lake view at Cook Mountain
󱨠Saved by 149 users󱨠170 positive reviews
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens
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4.6/5
󰺂7.4
Christchurch
>100 km from downtown
Featured in 2025 Global 50 – Spring Outings
Highlights:
󰋄Tulips bloom & attract photographers
󱓊10 unique gardens in 74 acres
󱨠Saved by 104 users󱨠123 positive reviews
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Shamarra Alpacas
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4.5/5
󰺂7.3
46.98
Wainui
>100 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Explore Canterbury's natural beauty
󰀆Feed & hug alpacas closely
󱨠69% positive reviews
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Lake Tekapo
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4.7/5
󰺂7.2
Tekapo
54.3 km from downtown
Highlights:
Expert guides lead you to explore the night sky's mysteries
󰋄International Dark Sky Reserve: A Premier Stargazing Haven
󱨠Saved by 108 users󱨠112 positive reviews
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Aoraki / Mount Cook
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4.8/5
󰺂7.1
Gammack
84.1 km from downtown
󱨠43% positive reviews
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Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
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4.6/5
󰺂7.1
Gammack
74.6 km from downtown
Highlights:
󰀆Hooker Valley Trail: Glacier & Mountain Views
󱓊22 peaks over 10,000 feet
󱨠27% positive reviews
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Punting On The Avon (Antigua Boat Sheds)
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4.7/5
󰺂7.0
33.7
Christchurch
>100 km from downtown
Highlights:
󰋄Cambridge punting & British romance
󰀆Pole boating on traditional punts