Canterbury
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Welcome to the Festival programme for 2011
In 2011, New Zealand will welcome the world!
As hosts of one of the world’s biggest sports events, Rugby World Cup 2011, New Zealand will be showcasing its cultures, people, languages and landscapes – celebrating our country and what we love most about living here. For the first time in New Zealand’s history, one festival will be held simultaneously for six weeks throughout the country, making RWC 2011 an unforgettable experience.
While the Tournament kicks off on 9 September 2011, New Zealand will be in festival mode from 1 January, as events and attractions around the country tap into the excitement. As that excitement builds, so will the festival programme, so keep watching.
Festival events in Canterbury
About Canterbury
Big skies, braided rivers, vast plains and snow-capped mountains: Canterbury has beauty and drama in all directions. At the heart lies Christchurch, with its settled charm and lively cultural scene.
Rock climbing at Castle Hill (+Enlarge image)
The limestone outcrops at Castle Hill are one of New Zealand’s finest rock-climbing sites.
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