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With a wide range of nightclubs, restaurants, bars, live music and theatre, our country's nightlife offers something for most age groups (the legal drinking age is 18). Live bands are popular with younger pub-goers and jazz venues attract a more mature audience. Nightclubs vary in music genres, and the diversity of quality live theatre ensures all interests are catered for. If you enjoy a punt or two, then try your luck at a casino, where you'll find a range of gaming tables and machines (20 is the minimum age for entry). If you're a smoker, then please note that there is a smoking ban inside all restaurants, casinos, pubs, bars and nightclubs, although provision is made outside of these establishments for smokers.

Canterbury is home to many districts - Kaikoura, Hurunui, Waimakariri, Selwyn, Ashburton, South
Canterbury, Mackenzie, Banks Peninsula, Waimate, as well as the city of Christchurch. Kaikoura is
where the mountains meet the sea. Experience the marine life - see the giant sperm whale, the
world's largest variety of pelagic birds, or swim with the acrobatic dusky dolphins. Within the
Hurunui region lies Hanmer Springs, a scenic alpine and thermal village offering a multitude of
exciting challenges - from bungy jumping to jet boating, forest walks to mountain biking. The
Waipara wine region offers plenty of opportunities to sample a variety of excellent wines. The
Waimakariri District has safe beaches and braided rivers, fishing, walks, scenic countryside, crafts
and museums. Selwyn District extends from the edge of Christchurch to Arthur's Pass National Park
and the main divide of the Southern Alps mountain range. The district is known for its wineries,
golf courses, high-country lakes and rivers. The Ashburton District is home to an array of
adventurous pursuits - skiing, hot-air ballooning and jet boating. For a more relaxed pace, visit a
historic high-country sheep station or enjoy a round of golf. Attractive towns, lush pasture,
rolling green hills and braided rivers make up the South Canterbury District. It is home to the
country's largest Maori rock collection and many scenic and cultural activities. The Mackenzie
region is renowned for its scenic beauty and the hospitality of its high-country people. It is home
to Aoraki/ Mt Cook, the highest peak in New Zealand. Enjoy lake cruises, heli-skiing, star gazing,
or scenic flights over the Southern Alps. Step back into Maori, French, British and whaling history
when visiting Canterbury's oldest village, Akaroa on Banks Peninsula. See the rare Hector's dolphin,
or go for one of the many walks ranging from one hour to four days. Waimate, just south of Timaru,
is home to New Zealand's largest wallabies. Visitors can enjoy a variety of native bushwalks located
close to town.