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Of Cultural Interest in Christchurch

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Viewpoints in Kaikoura

Ohau Point Seal Colony

A few kilometers from Kaikura, on the main road going north, we visit this vantage point, from which we will see plenty of seals.

Bays in Kaikoura

Whales Watching

I had seen whales before in [poi = 68662] Peninsula Valdes [/ poi], Patagonia Argentina ... to be honest, that is probably a bette

Bays in Kaikoura

Halfmoon Bay

If Ohau Points is where the most seals can be seen in New Zealand, a few miles before (leaving Kaikura), you can see a bay where s

Lakes in Mount Cook

Tasman Lake

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Within the Mount Cook National Park, you can see the Tasman Lake with icebergs floating in the water. Getting to the end of the la

Beaches in Kaikoura

Northeast Coast of the South Island

An hour south of Picton on the main road is this lovely coast, backed by mountains,with peaks covered with snow during the winter

Cliffs in Kaikoura

Walkway Peninsula

When in the village of Kaikoura, apart from whale and dolphin, one of the must-do activities is a stroll along the coast. This rou

Shops in Christchurch

Mapworld NZ

A great book shop with globes, maps, GPS, and generally everything related to travel worldwide. They have a fascinating variety o

Lakes in Rakaia

Clearwater Lake

I thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful excursion to mountain valleys situated at the foot of the Southern Alps of New Zealand in the reg

Museums in Christchurch

International Antarctic Centre

Because of its far-south location, many expeditions to the Antarctic start from New Zealand. The Antarctic Centre is a museum in w

Gardens in Christchurch

Hagley Park

If I find something I really love during my trips I definitely miss gardens. In the north they are tough, wet and cold, but noble

Statues in Christchurch

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Walking around the city of Christchurch, the largest of the South Island of New Zealand, we can see that many artists have wanted

Lakes in Christchurch

Lake Coleridge

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This lake is surrounded by the New Zealand Alps, a few steps from Christchurch, the biggest settlement of the South Island. This l

Sports-Related in Twizel

Mackenzie Track

Lake Ohau, in the heart of the MacKenzie region, is the starting point for a spectacular two-day trek to the summit of Ohau, at ne

Hiking in Geraldine

Miners Track Mount Somers

A spectacular 2-day trek through the Mount Somers where you can see the remains of the coal mines that stopped working several yea

Viewpoints in Akaroa

Viewpoint in the Akaroa Christchurch Road

There is a spectacular view on top of a mountain right up the road from Christchurch to Akaroa. It is well worth a stop here, if y

Hiking in Mount Cook

KEA Point Walk

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Kea Point Walk is a pleasant walk you can do at Mount Cook, from the village and back to the glacier, it is accessible to everyone

Shops in Hampden

Moeraki Souvenir Shop

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This is a store that revolves around merchandising spherical stones, with some original articles, posters and books about photogra

Things to do in Canterbury

The top 96 attractions in Canterbury