Christchurch On Your Own

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

What you will visit:
Christchurch
The largest city of the South Island, with a population of about 380,000, Christchurch is named after a college at the University of Oxford, England, although its reputation as a decidedly British city has changed recently as it wears its Kiwi pride with style. Situated around the River Avon, its beautiful Gothic architecture and blooming gardens were hit hard by the devastating 2011 earthquake, which levelled much of the city's infrastructure. But rising like a phoenix, Christchurch today is revitalized and growing and has turned much of the damaged areas into modern and beautiful outdoor public art galleries.

Places of Interest:
While exploring Christchurch, check out Canterbury Museum, housed in a stone building, with just over 25,000 specimens on display; punting on the Avon River; the Botanic Gardens, hosting the finest collection of exotic plants found anywhere in New Zealand; Hagley Park; and the Cashel Street Re:Start Mall shopping precinct with the iconic Ballantynes department store.

What you will see along the way:
The drive between Akaroa and Christchurch is approximately an hour and three quarters each way and travels through beautiful countryside vistas.

Special Notes:

The drive between Akaroa and Christchurch is approximately 1 3/4 hours each way, subject to traffic conditions.

Areas of the city centre maybe closed or cordoned due to earthquake damage.

Child Price:

12 years and under only