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- Tiritiri Matangi Liz Light
- Waitomo's Black Labyrinth Amelia Norman
- Cape Kidnappers Heather Hapeta
- Cuba Street Wellington Helen Frances
- Tongariro Crossing Judith Doyle
- Dolphin Adventure, Bay of Islands Amelia Norman
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- Arrowtown Karen Goa
- Otago Rail Trail Roy Sinclair
- Sounds Beautiful Liz Light
- Blue Landscapes Helen Frances
- Walking the Humpridge Track Judith Doyle
- Ripples of the Past: Kayaking on Lake Wakatipu Amelia Norman
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Canterbury
The Central Canterbury region is defined by its patchwork Canterbury Plains and towering Southern Alps. A region of variety, Central Canterbury is home to the city of Christchurch as well as a sprinkling of small towns and farming communities, each with their own appeal.
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What to do in Canterbury, New Zealand
- Get a taste for the area on the North Canterbury Food & Wine Trail
- Spend some time in Christchurch - the Garden City
- Take a walk near Oxford
- Visit one of the region's many ski areas
- Meet local artists on the Waimakariri Arts Trail
- Visit historic Kaiapoi Pa for a lesson in local Maori history
- Stop for a swim at Woodend Beach
- Have a tipple at the local mead, gin or schnapps distilleries
- Set off on the Great Alpine Highway towards the West Coast
- Be thrilled by a jetboat ride on the Waimakariri River
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