Canterbury Shopping

New Zealand Canterbury Shopping - What to See & Do. If you are looking for comprehensive travel information for Canterbury Shopping including Fashion Shop, Food Shop, Gift Shop, Jewellery Shop, Malls, Other Shopping and Souvenir Shop, you will find it here on AA Travel.

Go shopping in Canterbury, you might be surprised at what you'll find. If you like shopping, you'll love what this country has to offer. We've got every type of shopping covered, so no matter what you're after, you'll find it here. Suburban shopping malls offer fun shopping experiences, with specialty shops, including homeware, music, arts and crafts, and upmarket chain and department stores carrying quality brands. Most of our city centres are lined with shops, great for wandering up and down while exploring our cities. At the other end of the scale, second-hand shops and markets often contain great surprises and that something that's just a little bit different, for a great price. If it's Kiwi souvenirs you're after, you won't have to go far - souvenir shops can usually be found at major tourist attractions, in most towns, and at many places throughout cities.

Canterbury: 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.