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Christchurch and Canterbury Guides

New Zealand Travel with Backyard Travel Family

Covering Christchurch City, Ashburton and Mid Canterbury, Mt Cook Region, Tekapo and Mackenzie, Akaroa, Arthurs Pass, Hanmer Springs and Kaikoura

Popular Canterbury Articles

The Best Christchurch Family Accommodation

Best things to do in Ashburton and Mid Canterbury with Kids

One of the most epic things to do in Canterbury is swim with dolphins. Nathan from Backyard Travel Family overlooks the Kaikoura coastline, waiting to swim with dolphins for the first time

Have you ticked off these Bucket List Things to do in Canterbury

Backyard Travel Family stand in front of a rhino on the Rhino Way aka Childrens Bay Walkway Akaroa

15 Incredible Things to Do in Akaroa

Father and son look at visit the Christchurch Gondola, with epic views overlooking the Canterbury Coastline, New Zealand

Christchurch Attractions and Activities: City Exploration and Outdoor Adventures

Backyard Travel Family overlook the Lyttelton Harbour from the Sign of the Bellbird, Christchurch, New Zealand

42 Free Things to Do in Christchurch with Kids and Families

Kipton from Backyard Travel Family overlooks the first swing bridge at the start of the Hooker Valley Track

Mt Cook Walks, Hikes and More Fun Things to do in Mt Cook National Park

Ashley and Emilia from Backyard Travel Family check out the 360 degree views of Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie Region, Canterbury Walk, South Island, New Zealand

Guide to the Best Canterbury Walks and Half Day Hikes

Nathan about to hit the large downhill on the new Conical Thrill Waterslide, Hanmer Springs

The Best Things to Do in Hanmer Springs

Backyard Travel Family walking hand in hand, checking out the many things to do in Lake Tekapo with kids in winter // Mackenzie Region, Canterbury, New Zealand

A Weekend in Tekapo with Kids: Top things to do with Family

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Emilia and Kipton from Backyard Travel Family have backpacks on their back for their overnight hike to Mt Fyffe Hut Kaikoura

Where the Mountains meet the Sea: Mt Fyffe Hut, the steep one with the best views

Beautiful golden open expanse of land in the Canterbury High Country with a family looking small, showing perspective on the vastness of the land on the Mt Somers walk

Mt Somers Track: A Guide to all the Mt Somers hikes and walks

Wide angle of sharplin falls nested in between the trees. its a small to moderate size waterfall filled with rocks

Sharplin Falls Walk: Easy walk for beginners and families

Children run out in the open paddock, trees bent over from the wind, heading towards Rod Donald Hut Canterbury

Rod Donald Hut: Easy Family Friendly Hut Adventure

Hooker Valley Track: The Best Day Walk in New Zealand

A Beginners Guide to Skiing Mt Hutt with kids

Nathan and Jen from Backyard Travel Family explore the surrounds of the Hooker Hut at Mt Cook

Hooker Hut: The Best Short Overnight Hut Walk in New Zealand

Christchurch Playgrounds

Red Tarns Track viewpoint, overlooking Aoraki Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain and Mt Cook village

Red Tarns Track: 2 hour Mt Cook walk with Aoraki views

Hiking to Mueller Hut and Mt Ollivier, Mt Cook National Park

Backyard Travel Family sit at a viewpoint on the Sealy Tarns Track overlooking Mt Cook

Sealy Tarns Track, Mt Cook

Trig M Track, Canterbury: Great Beginner Uphill Hike

View of Packhorse Hut and Lyttelton Hut on the Gebbies Pass to Packhorse Hut track, Christchurch, New Zealand

Packhorse Hut Walk with Kids: Best Half Day Walk for Families or Beginners Overnight Hike in Christchurch

Emilia from Backyard Travel Family finds a toy doll inside a fairy house in the Bottle Lake Forest Fairy Walk in Christchurch

Welcome to Fairyland: The Bottle Lake Forest Fairy Village is open for Magic

That night our family slept in a grain silo…..

Cute smiles from Nathan and Kipton at the Kea Point Track Viewpoint, overlooking the beautiful Mueller Lake

Kea Point Track: Easy 1 hour walk for Mt Cook Views

Kipton and Nathan grab alpaca food from a container before they feed the resident alpacas at Highlands Farmstay Twizel

The Perfect Family Friendly Twizel Accommodation for Families: Highlands Farm Stay Twizel

Nathan from Backyard Travel Family looks over the the Church of the Good Shepherd, Tekapo, New Zealand

Mt John Summit Track and Lake Tekapo Walks

Backyard Travel Family pat a sleeping husky dog at the International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch

International Antarctic Centre Review

Signs for Pixie Hollow and fairies sleeping as children from Backyard Travel Family walk hold hands, walking on a log in McHughs Forest in the background

Follow the Fairies into McHughs Forest Park: Short walk for young children in Darfield, Canterbury

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