Canterbury has the best to offer to the travellers. It gives both coastal and mountainous experience in one region. This region of fertile farmlands includes beaches from the east coast to the high peaks of Southern Alps on the west. In Akaroa, Canterbury's oldest village, one can experience the aboriginal culture, French and British history. Swimming with dolphins, horse safaris, mountain, biking are major tourist activities in these parts. To experience the most picturesque train journey, book a ticket of TranzAlpine rail trip. It runs between Christchurch and Greymouth and passes through some of the most breath-taking sights in the world. In the south, Ashburton is a tourists' delight offering activities like skiing, hot air ballooning and salmon fishing. Timaru district offers charming beauty of eye-catching towns, verdant hills and rivers abundant in fish.
A variety of real estate investment option is available in this region. A sale of property of a 2 bedroom and a bath residential property will cost $345,000. A 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms villa will fetch $1,195,000.