Canterbury

Motorhomer Heather Whelan and her partner, Malcolm, investigate the legacies of a sheep-rustler and a plant-lover in the heart of the South Island

We love hearing lovely feedback from our winners! Kylie Thorne shares her experience of at Orana Wildlife Park after winning a visit from issue 168. Don’t forget to visit our competitions page to check out this month’s great prizes!

Christchurch is central to many of the South Island’s most amazing destinations, Arthur’s Pass is around two hours’ drive from the Garden City

Christchurch is central to many of the South Island’s most amazing destinations, Hanmer Springs is around two hours’ drive from the Garden City

Christchurch is central to many of the South Island’s most amazing destinations, Akaroa is around 90 minutes’ drive from the Garden City

Christchurch is central to many of the South Island’s most amazing destinations, the Waipara Valley is around an hour’s drive from the Garden City

Christchurch is central to many of the South Island’s most amazing destinations, Kaikoura is just 2.5 hours’ drive from the Garden City

Fast-flowing rivers, icebergs, glacial lakes and alpine blooms – Nina Mercer is blown away by the natural wonders on a pilgrimage to New Zealand’s tallest mountain

NZMCD editor Claire Smith takes a road trip on the Alpine Pacific Touring Route

NZMCD heads to Christchurch to check out Orana Wildlife Park, NZ's only open range zoo. If you're looking for a fun family outing, be sure to enter our competition to be in to win a family pass to the zoo!