Something for everyone on holidays to Christchurch
Looking for beautiful gardens, dramatic landscapes, and a thriving arts scene all within one city? Look no further than Christchurch. Holidays to this beautiful city, located in New Zealand’s south island, really do offer something for everyone; from the action junkies to the connoisseurs of good food and wine. Why wait? Getaway on your Christchurch holiday today!
Beautiful scenery on Christchurch holidays
Christchurch, also known as the garden city, is a beautiful city that provides a fantastic starting point for people visiting New Zealand on a holiday. The best place to begin your tour of the city is the cathedral market square, the central point of the city, which is home to many markets where you can grab a bargain or something to eat and the beautiful Christ Church Cathedral. From here you can jump on one the historical trams and take a ride to the botanic gardens. The gardens are set over 21 hectares of land and are free and open every day of the year, so there will be plenty of time to stop and smell the roses or go punting down the gentle flowing Avon River that winds through the gardens. The city is also home to many of the country’s finest restaurants, cafes and bars; be sure to stop off for a bite to eat in the trendy area of SOL or enjoy an ice cold beer at the Monteith’s Brewery Bar. Holidays to Christchurch really do have something to suit all tastes and budgets.
Get away from Christchurch on a day trip
A holiday to Christchurch would not be complete without taking advantage of all the sights and attractions on offer within a short journey of the city centre. A top tourist attraction for people visiting Christchurch on holidays is the Akaroa peninsula; take in the spectacular scenery, visit the beautiful town of Lyttelton Harbour and go in search of penguins. To fully appreciated the spectacular scenery where Christchurch is located, take to the skies in a hot air balloon and watch the sunrise over the beautiful Canterbury plains. Or if it is relaxation you are after, look no further than thermal pools at Hanmer Springs. Only a short drive from the city centre, these thermal spas located in the south island high country are the perfect way to relax and unwind on your holiday to Christchurch; with 9 open air thermal pools, 3 sulphur pools and 4 private thermal pools all ranging from 33-42°C, there is a pool to suit everyone.
No matter what you are looking for from a holiday, Christchurch has it all; from exploring the sights in the city to relaxing in natural thermal spas. lowcostholidays.com can help you plan the perfect Christchurch holiday with a range of cheap flights and affordable accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.