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Location | |
Fast Data | |
Capital city | Christchurch |
Area | 44,508 km2 |
Population | 539,436 (2013 estimate) |
Time zone | NZST (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.
- Acaroa (English: Akaroa) —
- Methven (English: Methven) —
- Timarou (English: Timaru) —
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
- Lake Tekapo (English: Lake Tekapo) —
- Mount Cook National Park (English: Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park) —