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About Christchurch the garden cityCHRISTCHURCH

Christchurch has a reputation within New Zealand and around the world as the Garden City. Christchurch has extensive parks and gardens in the inner city, including the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park. Winding its way through the City is the River Avon, where you can jump on an English punt and sit back and enjoy the sights from a different view.

Some of the major attractions that are a must to see and experience whilst visiting the beautiful garden city of Christchurch are:

Arts Centre - Enjoy the thriving cultural precinct with its local crafts and ethnic food stalls, combined with galleries, studios and specialist shops.
Cathedral Square - The heart of Christchurch.
International Antarctic Centre - Experience the awesome and challenging Antarctic environment, providing you with interactive fun.
Gondola - Ride the Gondola to the Port Hills Summit.
Scenic Cycling - Take the Gondola to the top of the Port Hills and experience Mountain Biking all the way down.
Skydive - It's high - it's fast - it's unforgettable!
Hot air ballooning adventures - where you can view the city, the ocean and the snow-capped mountains.
Take a picturesque flight directly over the Garden City, Lyttelton or Banks Peninsula.

Day trips:
Wine Tours Rafting
Kaikoura Wildlife Cruises
Hanmer Springs Ski Fields
Kayaking Horseback Riding
Wine, food & garden tours - lunch & tasting included
Rafting day trip, experience the rapids and beautiful surrounding area
Cruise Akaroa or Lyttleton harbours and spot the dolphins
Go whale watching , swim or watch the dolphins.
Relax in the thermal pools at Hanmer Springs.
Just a few hours drive from Christchurch you can be skiing surrounded by beautiful scenery.

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