[2024 Christchurch Attraction] Travel Guide for Avon River / Ōtakaro (Updated Oct)
No.3 of Best Things to Do in Christchurch
Rivers
Address:
Christchurch, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
+64-3-3660337
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
The Christchurch Botanic Gardens are located in the heart of Christchurch, established in 1863, covering an area of 21 hectares. The first plant to be cultivated here was an English oak, and the gardens are home to a range of local and internationally sourced plants.
The Christchurch Botanic Gardens are one of the best botanical gardens in New Zealand, divided into themed gardens according to the type and use of the plants, such as the Herb Garden, Rose Garden, Fernery, Water Garden, Rock Garden, and Heather Garden. The Herb Garden primarily contains plants used for cooking and medicinal purposes, the Rose Garden features over 250 different varieties and colors of roses, the Rock Garden has plants that bloom all year round, and the Water Garden is planted with lilies and irises. Each themed garden has its own unique attractions, drawing visitors from all around.
Paige Connelly
Christchurch City Walk
Christchurch
New Zealand's third-largest city
Christchurch, commonly referred to by the Chinese community as Christchurch City, is the third-largest city in New Zealand, following Auckland and Wellington, and is known as the 'Garden City'. It is also the largest city on the South Island of New Zealand.
Christchurch is also known as Christchurch or Christchurch City, located on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand, and is also nicknamed 'Garden City'. Christchurch has a population of about 375,000 and is characterized by its flat terrain. Christchurch has a strong British vibe, a rich artistic and cultural atmosphere, and well-equipped facilities.
It is especially suitable for walking and shopping.
EmmaMcKenzie45
New Zealand! Six stunning views, you'll regret if you miss them!
"New Zealand, a journey that's enough to make you savor, is a place with beautiful scenery and unique features. This time, I'm going to take you to appreciate the six stunning views, making every moment of yours full of freshness and surprise!
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On our six-day itinerary, we arrived at the well-known Christchurch on the first day. This is a city that can make people feel calm, we will rest here, to fill up energy for the upcoming journey 😊.
On the second day, we will enter Hagley Park, then visit Mona Vale Gardens, the natural scenery of the Avon River will make you linger 🌳. Here, I would like to recommend our special salmon meal, which is a gourmet experience you can't miss, and for accommodation, of course, it's the International Dark Sky Reserve, where you can look up at the night sky full of stars, it's absolutely beautiful 🌌.
On the third day, we will go to Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook, in addition, you can also pay for a sightseeing helicopter over Mount Cook, seeing the world from God's perspective, the visual impact is overwhelming!
On the fourth and fifth days, we will visit Lake Wanaka, the Tree of Wanaka and Arrowtown, etc. These are representative attractions of New Zealand, with pleasant scenery, no lens can capture their full view, you can only arrive in person, see with your own eyes, to feel that shock.
On the last day, we will have a full day of free activities in Queenstown, free and easy, holiday. When saying goodbye, I believe this unforgettable six-day journey will make you obsessed.
Just need an average of 7k per person, a value-for-money enjoyment, are you ready? Come to New Zealand! Let's taste these shocking six stunning views together! You will definitely not regret it! 🎉
BenjaminMacIntyre84
Avon is a small town near Paris. There are many unknown towns around it. There are so many beautiful people, ducks and big white geese are very much. It is the kind that if you dont hurry, I suggest you stay one or two. A good place for the day ~
Self-driving Avon or fontainebleau, no mountain road, very good to open ~ is a traffic jam when returning ~
The town life is very comfortable, it is recommended to avoid holidays, otherwise there are fewer shops to eat and drink ;
Carry some bread biscuits with you, where the ducks and big white geese are absolutely, too cute, and loved ones~!