Top Things to do in Canterbury Region
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Things to do in Canterbury Region, South Island: The Best Monuments & Statues
Christchurch, the Garden City, and the Canterbury region are the perfect destination for daredevils. From northern Kaikoura to Waimate in the south, Canterbury is an adventure sports paradise. Hangliding, helibiking, bungee jumping, snowboarding, jetboating, rafting and skydiving get the adrenaline going. Golfing, flightseeing, swimming with dolphins and soaking in thermal pools are more laid-back temptations. Christchurch, a city of parks and gardens, is the countrys third largest urban area.
Restaurants in Canterbury Region
1. Charles Upham VC Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Pokeno8 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
The Memorial is on State Highway 1 in Amberley and the write up about Charles Upham is excellent. Definitely worth stopping for.
2. Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By Luvinspoonful - Rotorua, New Zealand
Very attractive and gentle garden with thoughtful inscriptions memorialising those that gave up their lives. A very quiet and introspective example of a countries gratitude
3. Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By Ginges_revenge - Brisbane, Australia
It was a lovely and touching memorial to those who lost their lives in the earthquakes. It nestled alongside the Avon river and is lovely in the stone with the names inscribed. The little pink boot with some stones with the name Mandy on them was a graphic reminder of the loss and really humanized the experience. Its a must do to pay your respects to those that lost their lives in the quake.
4. Bridge of Remembrance
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 334 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
Bridge of Remembrance is a wonderful dedication to those soldiers who passed away in World War I. It is a stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch. Certainly worth a photo stop.
5. Mackenzie Sheep Dog Statue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 474 reviews
Reviewed By Weetbix7 - Wellington, New Zealand
This cute statue of a sheep dog sits right beside the famous church of the Good Shepherd. Make sure you see them Both when you park. It is sitting in a beautiful spot with a great view of the lake. Definitely come to say hello.
6. James Edward Fitzgerald Statue
7. Henry James Nicholas Statue
8. Britomart Monument
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 926grahamb - Raunds, United Kingdom
The Britomart Monument or obelisk is to be found well out of the village, right around the headland. It can't be seen from any low point in the village. The top of the very tall flag pole beside it helps in location terms. From Top Ten Holiday Park it is a good 30/40 minute walk. Worth it just to view Victorian values at their most greedy and exquisitive.
9. Rakaia Salmon Statue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By 747alanw - Christchurch, New Zealand
Visible for miles around this huge life-like Salmon announces to all traveler that they have have arrived at Rakaia. Stop and rest a spell.
10. Memorial to James Mackenzie
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By WayneAP - City of Greater Geelong, Australia
A pioneer of the past, to read the history and the reason why this monument was erected puts everything into perspective. It’s directly opposite the bakery so a good place to stop.
