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4.7/58.770.51Kaikoura>100 km from downtown
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in CanterburyHighlights:Guided whale & marine biology tour95% chance to see whalesSaved by 162 users74% positive reviews
4.5/57.926.11Christchurch>100 km from downtownNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in CanterburyHighlights:Five themed hotels for varietyExperience Gan Nan workshops & folkloreSaved by 169 users120 positive reviews
4.4/57.9155.8Glentanner85.5 km from downtownHighlights:Helicopter view of Mount CookViews of glaciers & mountains
44.8/57.5Lake Tekapo61.2 km from downtown
The Church of the Good Shepherd, More Than Just a Starry ChurchHighlights:Lake views & sheepdog statueLake view at Cook MountainSaved by 179 users154 positive reviews
54.6/57.4Christchurch>100 km from downtownAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual listsHighlights:Tulips bloom & attract photographers10 unique gardens in 74 acresSaved by 124 users120 positive reviews
64.5/57.325.43Wainui>100 km from downtownNo. 4 of Family-friendly Attractions in CanterburyHighlights:Explore Canterbury's natural beautyFeed & hug alpacas closelySaved by 100 users69% positive reviews
74.7/57.3Tekapo54.3 km from downtownA dreamy summer trip to Lake Tekapo | Nov 2025-Feb 2026No. 2 of Spring Outings in CanterburyHighlights:Expert guides lead you to explore the night sky's mysteriesInternational Dark Sky Reserve: A Premier Stargazing HavenSaved by 142 users106 positive reviews
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94.5/57.0Gammack74.6 km from downtownNo. 3 of Spring Outings in CanterburyHighlights:Hooker Valley Trail: Glacier & Mountain Views22 peaks over 10,000 feet
104.7/57.015.87Christchurch>100 km from downtownNo. 5 of Family-friendly Attractions in CanterburyHighlights:Cambridge punting & British romancePole boating on traditional punts
