Christchurch, the beautiful city of New Zealand located on the east coast of South Island is a gateway to Canterbury region offers spectacular experience to its visitors. With Christchurch’s fascinating heritage, beautiful coast and countryside this beautiful part of New Zealand is bordered in the west by Southern Alps and in the west by Pacific Ocean is New Zealand’s largest region with a huge range of outdoor activities that will surely tempt you.
Christchurch is New Zealand’s oldest city is a center of art, culture and beautiful gardens and is dearly referred as “Garden City”. It is in only in this part of planet earth where you can get personal with amazing wildlife on land or in water, enjoy skiing at world’s best alpine resorts, visit posh wineries and gardens and engage yourself in one of the best leisure activities, absorb the cosmopolitan atmosphere and take part in hoards of physical activities like cycling, bungee jumping, golf, wind surfing etc. All this make Christchurch a complete holiday destination where there is something for its every visitor.
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One of the largest city of South Island that provide shelter to 350,000 people with over 700 parks and amazing liver performances and shows, Christchurch is eagerly waiting for you to come and enjoy the most beautiful moments of your life.
A perfect tour for Glacier explorers
Get ready for once in a life time opportunity by taking an amazing tour to explore glacier. It is indeed an amazing encounter with New Zealand’s largest glacier, the Tasman Glacier and its rapidly growing terminal lake. Take a bus from outside Hermitage Hotel to the beautiful Tasman Valley from where your guide will take you for a 20 minute walk through on uneven surface to reach Tasman Glacier terminal lake. Board on custom built MAC Boats to explore the ever changing icebergs and spectacular mountain views. The boat takes you so close to these glaciers that you can even touch them and taste the 300 year old glacial crystals. Do enjoy the online commentary that imparts knowledge about the alpine environment.
Music Entertainment and festivals
There is vibrant performing art scene in Canterbury where visitors can enjoy a theatre show at the Court Theatre, the annual summer musicals performed by Christchurch Symphony Orchestra or enjoy an evening at The Dux Live which has a fantastic line-up of local, national and international acts. There is no dearth of festivals at Christchurch and the city loves to showcase its talent in various festivals that are held here throughout the year. So time your trip to make most out of it and be a part of World Buskers Festival, Festival of Flowers, Chinese Lantern Festival, Christchurch Arts Festival and many more like these to enjoy a fun-packed holiday trip to Christchurch.
Gardens and Parks
If you are in Christchurch and not visit it’s amazing beautiful parks then your trip is not considered complete. These open lungs and green spaces will provide you plenty of options to enjoy recreational activities to enjoy some great moments in natural surroundings. Christchurch’s Inner city Park, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Victoria Park, Bottle Lake Forest Park etc. is few among many that will surely rejuvenate you. Each city of New Zealand is decked with so many beautiful attractions that will surely mesmerize you.
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Buzzing Farmer’s Market
Enjoy buzzing atmosphere at Christchurch Farmer’s Market which is held at historic Riccarton House on every Saturday morning. Enjoy buying stuff like cheese, fruits, and vegetables or just sit alongside superb coffee and goodies and watch the people passing you. The Sunday Artisan Market which also takes place on the same place on Sunday between 10 am to 2 pm is also a great way to spend leisure time. Enjoy some great food and at the same time find best art and crafts made by the locals.
