Canterbury (New Zealand) - Καντέρμπερι (Νέας Ζηλανδίας)

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Location
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Fast Data
Capital cityChristchurch
Area44,508 km2
Population539,436 (2013 estimate)
Time zoneNZST (UTC 12)

The Canterbury is an area in South island of New Zealand.

At a glance

Languages


Areas


Important cities

  •   Christchurch (English: Christchurch) - the city with the gardens, the largest city on the south island is being developed and rebuilt after a devastating earthquake in 2011.

Additional destinations

  •   Hanmer Springs (English: Hanmer Springs) - Hot springs and ski resort
  •   Arthur Neck National Park (English: Arthur's Pass National Park) - one of the few accessible mountain passes from the east to the west coast of the south island
  •   Mount Cook National Park (English: Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park) —


How to get there

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How to move

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What to see

Entertainment


Local cuisine

Local drinks


Stay safe

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