Driving from Christchurch to Rolleston along the motorway in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand

Driving from Christchurch to Rolleston along the motorway, in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island.

Christchurch has world-class attractions, including the International Antarctic Centre, Orana Park, and Willowbank Wildlife Park. The city is known internationally as the "Garden City" because of its amazing gardens. It is by far the largest city on the South Island. Christchurch is also home to many excellent cafes, bars and restaurants. Popular destinations such as Kaikoura, Lyttelton, Sumner, Akaroa the Banks Peninsula, Mt Hutt and South Canterbury are less than a two-hour drive from Christchurch. The city is a great destination for those looking for city attractions and comfort.

Rolleston is a large, rapidly growing town south of Christchurch on State Highway 1, connected to Christchurch via the Southern Motorway. The town offers a country and relaxed alternative to living in Christchurch while being within easy commutable distance. A short distance from the town is Burnham, best known for the Burnham Military Camp.