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Canterbury Postcodes: 76 to 9498

Postcodes for Canterbury range from 76 to 9498 in New Zealand. To find exact Postcodes and postcodes within Canterbury, choose from the districts below.

City Councils in Canterbury

Sample Address Format for Canterbury

Sender
[Sender Name]
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Recipient
[Recipient Name]
Street Address / PO Box
Canterbury, 76
NEW ZEALAND

Canterbury on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Canterbury regions in New Zealand.

Canterbury Quick Facts

CountryNew Zealand (NZ)
Administrative PathNew Zealand
Postal Code76~9498
ISO CodesNZ / NZL / 554
Top-level domain (ccTLD).nz
Coordinates-43.494176, 171.809845
City Councils1
District councils8

What to Know About Canterbury

Key Facts

Canterbury is a region located on the South Island of New Zealand, occupying a significant portion of the island's eastern coastline. It is the largest region in New Zealand by area, covering approximately 44,508 square kilometers, and has a population of around 650,000 people, making it one of the country's most populous regions. Geographically diverse, Canterbury stretches from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Southern Alps in the west, featuring the expansive Canterbury Plains, which are New Zealand's largest area of flat land and a major agricultural hub. The region is administratively divided into 11 territorial authorities, including the city of Christchurch, New Zealand's second-largest urban area. Canterbury's economy is driven by agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing, with its landscapes ranging from coastal areas to alpine environments attracting visitors worldwide. For detailed postal code information across Canterbury's diverse sub-regions and municipalities, comprehensive resources are available to assist with navigation and mail delivery throughout this vast area.

Neighboring Regions

  • Marlborough
  • Tasman
  • West Coast
  • Otago

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