The North Canterbury Region

North Canterbury is a wonderfully diverse region of the South Island of New Zealand, featuring landscapes from rolling pastoral farmland to bush clad mountains in the South to rugged coastlines and high country farmland in the North and West. It is made up of three districts, Waimakariri (where Serenada Country Lodge is located), Hurunui - home to the famous Hanmer Springs thermal pools - and Kaikoura - where visitors are able to view amazing sea mammals such as whales & seals. Explore with us below...

Waimakariri

Serenada Country Lodge is located in the Waimakariri district of North Canterbury, just a few minutes drive north of Christchurch.  Visitors will experience a tranquil country lifestyle destination, and be warmly welcomed by the people who love to share their region. The delicious local and seasonal tastes of this land are available all year round from roadside stalls, produce and farmers markets and in the cafes and restaurants. Waimakariri shares with the neighbouring districts (Kaikoura and Hurunui) a wonderful Food & Wine Trail that all visitors to Christchurch should experience.

Activities & Attractions in Waimakariri

At the doorstep to Serenada Country Lodge there are a wide range of attractions & activities for visitors to enjoy. These include hiking, scenic drives, horse riding, fishing and even cooking!

Hurunui/Hanmer Springs

Located in the Hurunui district, Hanmer Springs is a 70 minute drive north of Serenada Country Lodge. The region boasts a fantastic food and wine trail that takes in over 20 suppliers. Hanmer Springs, the iconic alpine spa village is located here and is the perfect destination for anyone wanting to relax and unwind or get active and ski or mountainbike. There's plenty more to see and do in the area - click here to discover for yourself!

Kaikoura

A little further afield -  2.5hrs drive north of Christchurch -  Kaikoura is definetly worth the visit as it has some attractions that are quite unique. Most well known for the resident and transient whales that frolic and feed just offshore, Kaikoura is also a haven for amazing seafood and of course natural beauty. For more information on what Kaikoura has to offer click here.