Ōtautahi Christchurch is the city of exploration, a refreshing urban centre full of new secrets to discover. If you haven’t been here in a while, you’re in for a surprise. The city, regarded as ‘the newest city in the world’ has been through some massive changes in the past few years. Now New Zealand has thrown open its doors to visitors, it’s time to discover Christchurch’s secrets for yourself.
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You’ll Find Where the Old and New Worlds Meet
The central city is filled with modern, cutting-edge architecture alongside some of the oldest buildings in New Zealand. The Avon River intersects the city, bringing a natural landscape to the urban environment. This is a destination that is constantly evolving, always giving locals and visitors something new to explore. Expect street art and innovative projects, a bustling hospitality scene and established green spaces. This is a thriving metropolis that delivers on the best of modern and old times.
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It’s the Basecamp for Exploration of the Diverse Central South Island
When it comes to New Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown often hogs the limelight. But Christchurch deserves its own spotlight – it is the base camp for exploring the diverse and vibrant Canterbury and West Coast regions. From the snow-capped mountains of Mt Hutt to Kaikoura, New Zealand’s leading eco-tourism destination with an amazing variety of marine and birdlife set along a dramatic coastline, through to the towering mountains and crashing seas of the rugged West Coast, there is so much more to explore from Christchurch’s doorstep.
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You Can Ski the Award-Winning Mt Hutt
Mt Hutt has been voted New Zealand’s best ski resort seven years running at the World Ski Awards. A true alpine experience, with wide-open terrain, leg-burning runs, monster snowfalls, and spectacular views. While the quality of skiing is world-class, the prices aren’t. The closest town to the mountain is Methven, and it’s considerably more affordable than some of the other more popular South Island ski resorts. You’ve not skied in New Zealand until you’ve skied Hutt!
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A Taste of France is Just a Short Drive Away
An easy drive south-east of Christchurch, you’ll find Akaroa the most French town in New Zealand. It will have you entranced with its historic buildings, magnificent harbour and passion for fine food. Akaroa sits on the Banks Peninsula, located on the south east side of the deep, sheltered Akaroa Harbour. Visit local restaurants with their focus on French cuisine and head along to Barrys Bay Cheese, where they’ve persevered with original methods for over a century. Or take a self-guided walk to see historic cottages. Oui oui!
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Spectacular Wildlife is Abundant
Three hours north of Christchurch is Kaikōura, one of New Zealand’s leading eco-tourism destinations. This is a place like nowhere else in the world – where rugged mountains meet the sea, wildlife is accessible and abundant, and exciting adventures await. Kaikōura is a base for wildlife experiences of all kinds and is also a great place to eat crayfish (in the Māori language ‘kai’ means food, ‘kōura’ means crayfish). Kaikōura’s environment is truly spectacular – the village is caught between the rugged Seaward Kaikōura Range and the Pacific Ocean.
Kaikōura’s special talent is marine mammal encounters – whales, fur seals and dolphins live permanently in the coastal waters. Whale watching trips leave the town several times a day and the local seal colony is always entertaining.
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