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These impressive mountains stretch for almost the entire length of the South Island, with the highest, Mount Cook, reaching 3,764 metres. The mountains are home to a unique and diverse range of flora and fauna--much of it from... more
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To see why Christchurch is considered one of the world's loveliest cities, you need only walk along Oxford Terrace as it follows the course of the Avon River through the central city. Begin at the Bridge of Remembrance, and mov... more
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…. In the evening we had a meal in one of the eateries on Oxford Terrace and I had the best mussels (Moules… continue reading »
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Cross a natural history museum with a child's fantasy bedroom and you have something approaching the Discovery Centre. Bright and funky, 3-13 year olds will have all their senses stimulated by jars full of weird biological spec... more
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There is something for everyone at Orton Bradley Park, a private, working, farm park overlooking picturesque Lyttelton Harbour, 26 kilometers from Christchurch. The park's facilities include tennis courts, a golf club, children... more
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Submerge yourself in this wild, swampy wetland which was once an estuary similar to the Avon/Heathcote Estuary. Around 1600 years ago the coastline shifted allowing fresh water to replace the brackish estuarine water. Maori fro... more
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This is a very low-key golf course located amongst the sports haven of QEII Park. The small, challenging course comprises 18 holes of short par threes. Tree-enclosed greens and a large pond put any ideas of easy golfing to rest... more
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This wide sweep of clean sand is part of the long beach sweeping north along Pegasus Bay, from Southshore Spit to the Brooklands Lagoon. The beach is patrolled during summer, and strong tidal rips make it essential to swim betw... more
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From the entrance, Barnett Park looks like any other suburban park, with a children's playground and sports field. But at the rear there is an open valley area with a four-kilometre walking track, which leads to two hill-side c... more
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Enjoy the stunning panoramas of the city, while paragliding. Using top gear with all the safety features, they offer tandem flights, extended tours, and training from beginner to advanced levels. Flights take place in sites aro... more
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Canterbury's largest golf club, boasting over 1500 members and two top quality courses; one tree-lined and tight, the other more open and links-style. Lessons are available from a professional coach at the on-site coaching scho... more
Christchurch Travel Experiences
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Christchurch
Our final few days in New Zealand! From Dunedin, we took time to check out the Moeraki boulders along the coast. These boulders are very... Continue reading »
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Heading South
The weather isnt as warm as you all are thinking, but it is warmer than Canada. We have been experiencing quite a bit of sun, with temper... Continue reading »
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Fear of Falling
Day 22:Another beautiful day as we left Nelson. If we were going to move here, I think this would be the city. Cathy talked to a women f... Continue reading »
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Botanic Gardens and S'mores
Nothing too exciting to report about the first week of classes. I decided to drop my mythology class since I wasn't a big fan of my profe... Continue reading »
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The Rest of New Zealand
Another Day, Another IslandNew Zealand consists of two major islands of approximately the same size. One island to the north and one to t... Continue reading »
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Popular Christchurch Hotels
- Hotel So
- Base Christchurch - Hostel / Backpacker
- The Old Countryhouse
- Heritage Christchurch
- Jailhouse Accommodation
- Millennium Hotel Christchurch
- Off the Square
- Thomas Hotel - on Hereford
- YHA Christchurch City Central
- Copthorne Commodore Airport
