With an area of over 42,000 square kilometers Canterbury is New Zealand's largest region by size. It is an incredibly diverse region with something to offer for every traveler, many worlds all within one region. Canterbury has unlimited coastal and mountain activities just waiting to be experienced. From the Southern Alps in the west, to Australasia’s tallest mountain the Aoraki Mount Cook in the south to historic homesteads, rural life, ocean fronts to immaculate parks intermingle with technology of modern life the Canterbury region has it all.
Whether you’re interested in skiing and snowboarding in one of the 14 ski fields of the region or ocean wildlife encounters such as whale and dolphin watching in Kaikoura, EasyToBook.com has the information about discount hotels throughout all of Canterbury. Staying at one of these budget-wise hotels does not only ensure great value for the money but it leaves the visitors with extra cash to squeeze in another fun activity or two. Such as exploring the Tasman Glacier Lake by boat or travel north for rejuvenation at the thermal hot pools while enjoying contemporary cuisine paired with some of the quality wines from the world class wineries of the Hanmer Springs and Waipara Valley region, or flight-seeing over the snow-covered Southern Alps. The Canterbury region promises to deliver fantastic hiking on picturesque alpine trails, fishing for the big one around Ashburton, white water rafting on the Rangitata River and many other numerous adventures.