Latest from Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism

Seeing out another summer - Peketa Campground to stay open under iwi management

Campers and long-term residents had been on edge, with concerns a closure was imminent.

Fireworks, free concerts and festivals to usher in Christchurch’s winter

Winter events are set to be in full force throughout the city.

Luxury hostels? Why Drifter bunk rooms are stepping up the dorm room game

Bunk beds are back, and flashier than you remember.

Big events, bright spotlight: Christchurch lines up for the big dance

The major events industry is worth about $700m a year - Christchurch is back in the game.

Watch: The surprising NZ destination dubbed the 'Surfer's Paradise' for Kiwis

In and out of the water, this city has it all.

'The land of cute': Cabin crew help drive tourist numbers at alpaca business

The herd of 170 of the gentle animals in Akaroa is a magnet for tourists.

Christchurch's best bars to escape the winter chill

With cold weather on the horizon, here are seven bars to get cosy in Christchurch.

The many benefits of travelling to Christchurch with your family

Christchurch offers the best of both worlds for children little and large.

‘Lord of the Wings’ name for eatery rejected by Tolkien estate

Jesse Holmes will instead try for 'Lord of da Wings' or something similar next year.

Alpaca my bags! The joys of an alpaca farm stay

Alpaca cuddles guaranteed.

Christchurch mayoral debate - Mauger vs Meates in battle for votes

David Meates and Phil Mauger will each make their case for why they should get the job.

Open call for young Kiwi explorers to ski to South Pole

NZAHT is looking for young Kiwi and Norwegian explorers to follow in Amundsen's tracks.

Person critically injured at Dunedin hotel, support offered to staff

A nearby resident said they heard an "extremely" loud bang.

How Queenstown hotels suffered during Covid-19

The South Island town recorded the lowest annual occupancy among big tourist cities.

Bringing Kiwis to Queenstown for their OE

'Kiwi OE' will provide workers guaranteed jobs and accommodation in the hope they'll stay.