Christchurch: Gateway to Paradise

The second largest city of New Zealand, Christchurch is the dynamic urban hub of the region known as Canterbury Plains. The region is blessed with majestic peaks, alpine lakes, green spaces, elegant shops, world-class accommodations, adrenaline stimulating activities, and loads of bars, restaurants, and iconic attractions. Checkout some of the best deals for your fantasy flight to Christchurch, and get lost in one of the top visited cities of the world.

City Tour

There is no shortage of options when it comes to exploring the city and visiting the sights and sounds of this beautiful city. You can hop on a vintage bike or smooth double-decker bus with audio commentary where you can learn the history, and familiarize yourself with the various gems the city holds. If that’s not your thing there is always the segway tour, or a city helicopter ride, which gives you a fantastic bird’s eye view of the city. To get a glimpse of the country’s aviation history, explore the Air Force Museum of New Zealand, or visit the Canterbury Museum which showcases the history of Christchurch, and its neighborhood.

The city is adorned with countless green space, which were once reason enough to earn the city the nickname of garden-city. You can roam across the blooms and foliages at the Hagley Park, or the Botanic Gardens, and other green sanctums and feel like Adam and Eve in the paradise on Heaven. Equally stunning is the much advised stroll across the Sumner Promenade, or New Brighton Pier to treat your lungs to some fresh seaside air, and grasp the picturesque beauty lurching around.

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

With the fantastic landscape of Christchurch, the authorities did not need any more inspirations, and they carved out fun, and thrilling activities the locals, and tourists can indulge into to get their share of adventure. How about doing something different by exploring the countryside cowboy-style sitting on a horse, or a pony along the Waimakariri River? Or, get the thrills of jet boating. Adrenalin Forest is another of dynamic places chocked with excitement that gives you un-controllable adrenalin rush. The arena spanning 3 hectares of forest land is littered with obstacles which the diehard adventurers have to negotiate in different courses tailor-made for all ages.

Wildlife

Christchurch has its share of wildlife, and Orana Wildlife Park is the place where you can explore the open range zoo. It is a great place for your family bonding times with your kids. You come face to face with tigers, cheetahs, lemurs, rhino, giraffe, reptiles, meerkats, monkeys, and native birds like Kiwi. You can get up-close and friendly feeding the animals. Next, you can explore the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, absorb the stunning tranquillity of the place, and encounter native animals, and birds. Then nature lovers can head for Kailoura for some whale watching, or swim with the dolphins, and glance at the seals, and penguins basking in the sun.

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