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10 October 2023

Bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Southern Alps, the Canterbury region is packed with rolling hills, mountains, and waterways waiting to be explored. Find out about how to get outdoors in Canterbury.

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Canterbury is made for outdoor recreation

There is something for every energy and adrenaline level.聽It鈥檚 only a short drive to the rugged beauty of Banks Peninsula, the historic French town聽of Akaroa, the thermal resort town of Hanmer Springs, the mountains and bush of Arthur鈥檚 Pass National Park, and the seaside settlement of Kaik艒ura, famous for whale watching.


Cycling in the Port Hills
Walking and biking

Christchurch offers plenty of walking and biking adventures through varying landscapes. Within easy reach of the city, you can mountain bike or stroll through hilly landscapes, forests, and discover native bush and wetlands by foot.

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Sea and surf

The coastline of Christchurch has much to offer for both recreational activities and as a diverse wildlife habitat.

The two main beaches in Christchurch are New Brighton and Sumner. Both beaches are great for relaxing and taking in the surroundings as well as swimming, surfing and even stand-up paddle boarding.

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New Brighton Beach in Christchurch.

UC students skiing and snowboarding at Mt Hutt.
Skiing and snowboarding

Canterbury has more ski areas than anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. The largest ski area, Mount Hutt, is just an hour's drive from Christchurch. With ten ski fields within two hours' drive, whether you鈥檙e a beginner or advanced, you'll find locations to suit your ability and style.

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Climb your way to the top

Canterbury is home to some of the best rock climbing in New Zealand. Within about an hour's drive are several of New Zealand's finest rock climbing and bouldering locations - Castle Hill, Flock Hill, Banks Peninsula, and Hanging Rock.

There are hundreds of climbs - Castle Hill features five areas with around 250 climbs, as well over 1,000 boulder problems and nearby Flock Hill has over 30 routes for climbers to enjoy.

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UC students visiting Castle Hill.

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