Christchurch -  or Otautahi as it was originally known, named for a prominent Ngai Tahu Māori chief -  is a city of contrasts. Whether you want to immerse yourself in nature or indulge in your love of culture and heritage, this is an elegant South Island city to linger in.

Home to beautiful parks, magnificent beaches and a charming serpentine river, as well as galleries, theatres and museums, it’s also famously popular with walkers, cyclists and relaxers.

Whether you care to be industrious or idle on your Canterbury road trip, there’s no better way to experience this vibrant southern city than from the comfort of a campervan.

Christchurch prides itself on offering a warm welcome to motorhomers, which means there are numerous Campsites to choose from. So where should you stop?

First, you’ll want to think about what you want from your Christchurch City campsite.

• Do you want to be plugged in, or are you eager to experience some ‘freedom’?
• Do you want a bit of social life, or would you rather go somewhere secluded?
• Are you travelling with kids or are you rolling along sans enfants?

Or with golf clubs? Travelling for business or leisure, or a bit of both?

These are all important considerations, which is why we’ve put together this comprehensive collection of Canterbury accommodation highlights to take some of the legwork out of your Christchurch motorhome holiday planning.