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Weekend escapes, day trips and South Island travel ideas.
Heavy snow on Lewis Pass left multiple vehicles stuck on State Highway 7 on Friday night and created a no-detour travel warning for Canterbury drivers heading toward the West Coast and upper South Island.
By Bulletin Newsroom · Fri, 31 July 2026
China Southern's seasonal Christchurch service is set to return from late October, giving South Island travellers another direct international pathway through Guangzhou and adding seats during the summer travel period.
Mon, 27 July 2026
State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura could reopen as early as Tuesday 14 July, giving North Canterbury travellers and freight operators a possible end point after days of flood damage, slips and long detours.
Sun, 12 July 2026
A loose two-day plan combining food, gardens, the tram, the coast and a regional drive.
Tue, 27 January 2026
Three classic local escapes, each suited to a different kind of summer mood.
Mon, 12 January 2026
From Akaroa and Hanmer to Arthur's Pass, the region is built for short escapes.
Mon, 5 January 2026
Tourism New Zealand promotes Christchurch and Canterbury as a region of rivers, mountains, wineries, walks, skiing, craft beer and outdoor adventure. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Chri
Fri, 20 December 2024
United Airlines resumed direct Christchurch-San Francisco flights in December 2024. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because it connects directly to h
Fri, 6 December 2024
Cathay Pacific returned to Christchurch in December 2024 with increased seasonal capacity. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because it connects direct
Tue, 3 December 2024
Christchurch Airport announced a major terminal refresh ahead of the summer 2024 travel season. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because it connects d
Tue, 15 October 2024
The Coastal Pacific scenic train connects Christchurch travellers with the Kaikōura coastline and Marlborough wine country. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 a
Tue, 1 October 2024
Christchurch Airport handled 6.25 million passengers in FY2024, up 10 percent on the previous year. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because it connec
Tue, 27 August 2024
WORD Christchurch Festival 2024 brought more than 100 writers, thinkers and performers to the city between 27 August and 1 September. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulleti
Tue, 27 August 2024
Great Journeys New Zealand promotes the TranzAlpine as a scenic rail journey linking Christchurch and Greymouth across the Southern Alps. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bul
Wed, 10 July 2024
Tīrama Mai ran as a free winter light festival in central Christchurch from 22-30 June 2024. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because it connects dire
Sat, 22 June 2024
SailGP's 2024 Christchurch event brought global sailing attention to Lyttelton Harbour, though racing was disrupted by Hector's dolphins. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bul
Sun, 24 March 2024
The harbourside village continues to charm locals and visitors alike.
Mon, 29 December 1969
From Banks Peninsula loops to inland Mackenzie, here are some favourites.
Sun, 28 December 1969
Tourism providers say bookings are tracking well across the region.
Fri, 26 December 1969
From Hanmer Springs to Akaroa, the region is full of short-trip options.
Tue, 2 September 1969