Welcome to Canterbury and its vibrant heart, Christchurch City.
Canterbury spans the land between the magnificent Southern Alps of New Zealand and the Pacific Ocean, offering a truly diverse range of landforms from towering alpine peaks and broad alluvial plains to magnificent harbours and sun-drenched beaches.
With its historical roots in agriculture, the region has rapidly embraced high technology and is now an important centre for electronics, telecommunications, software development, light engineering and niche-market manufacturing, all supported by high-quality education and research facilities.
Canterbury offers an incomparable lifestyle. Christchurch has all the vibrancy of a big city without the hassles — there is no major traffic congestion or the social problems associated with larger metropolitan cities. Instead it is a city of sophisticated charm with a lively nightlife, world-class restaurants and cultural activities and, above all, friendly, internationally focused people.
With its temperate climate and the easy accessibility to the mountains and the sea, Canterbury is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Where else in the world can you surf in the morning and ski in the afternoon?
We look forward to welcoming you to our part of the world.
