Travel guide of Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch, New Zealand is a characteristic city full of humanistic atmosphere. A large number of European-style buildings stand here, giving people an exotic flavor with infinite aftertaste. There are many small scenic spots to play here, and the food is unique. It is a very good travel destination.

There is not much to play in Christchurch. HagleyPark is worth taking a walk and having a rest. I have seen dozens and hundreds of plants that I have never seen in my life. It is the largest park in Christchurch, which is very suitable for a big push. There is a Maori museum next door, so I don't recommend going. There is nothing to see.

There is also a local scenic spot called Reminiscence Bridge. But what I want to say is that there is a small street near there, and there are some bars where you can go for a drink, which is euphemistically called: helping jet lag.

After a one-day stay in Christchurch, head for LakeTekapo. "Seeing the Lake" is also an important trip in New Zealand.

Tekapo is as big as the sea, with blue lake and white waves. It's great to take pictures! There are nine stress-free friends circle.

There are only two hotels in this town, so it is recommended to stay in Peppers hotel, and the standard room will be very small. Therefore, if you are traveling with friends or families, it is recommended to book a villa directly, and the average person will be around 3-4 yuan per night.

The town is boring and small, but it is a star-watching resort. There is a famous observatory. You can book tickets for the observatory online in advance and go to see the stars at night! Don't say that the stars are beautiful, it's not the same level as your understanding of the stars.

In order to protect the environment, local people are not allowed to bring any light sources and photographic equipment up the mountain. I didn't have a chance to see it because of the weather. According to my friend's description, it is the Milky Way that can be seen by the naked eye and the meteor that can be seen in a few seconds. The sight moved her enough to bring tears to her eyes.

where is Christchurch?

Christchurch, located on the east coast of South Island, is the third largest city in New Zealand and the gateway of South Island to other cities. From Christchurch, you can reach Tasman National Park to the north, Glacier to the west, Danedin to the south east line, and Queenstown to the middle line via Lake Dikapo. If you want to visit the South Island, you can take Christchurch as the first stop.

how can I go to Christchurch in three days?

day1 morning trip: Christchurch Botanical Garden+Museum

Christchurch Botanical Garden

To learn about Christchurch as a garden city, let's start with New Zealand, the largest urban botanical garden. There are many kinds of plants here, including more than 1, native and imported plants. avon river passes through the garden, and the environment is very fresh and elegant. The Rose Garden is the center of the Botanical Garden, and there are more than 25 varieties of light roses. In addition to the rose garden, there are Heather Garden, Rock Garden, Rhododendron Garden, Cocaine Garden and so on. Those who are interested in garden flowers can have a good stroll. You can choose a tour guide to lead you on foot in the park (the cost is about RMB 46 yuan, or you can take a small train tour (about RMB 83 yuan for adults and RMB 42 yuan for children).

Transportation: Take the bright yellow free bus around Christchurch (Shuttel gets off at the Art Center Station

Opening hours:

From April to September, it will be closed from 7: to 18:3

From October to March, it will be closed from 7: to 2:3

From February to November, it will be closed from 7: to 21:. There are a series of outstanding collections that are unique to New Zealand. The museum has four floors, with more than 2 million pieces. The first floor shows the life of indigenous Maori, the history of European colonists in New Zealand, and also restores the scenes of commercial streets in the 19th century. In addition, there are themes related to Antarctica in the museum, such as emperor penguin sculpture and bird specimens in the South Pacific. There are also many interesting exhibition halls in the museum, which are very suitable for children to visit.

Transportation: The museum is located on the east side of the Botanical Garden, and you can arrange a tour together in these two places

Opening hours:

9: -17: from April to September

9:-17:3 from October to March (closed for Christmas

day1: New Brighton Trestle/Sammona Beach in the afternoon. This 3-meter-long trestle extends into the sea, which is a high-quality place to watch the sunrise at the seaside. The vast Pacific Ocean, skyline, trestle and sunrise scene form a beautiful picture that is long and quiet. There is also a seaside library next to the trestle bridge, which is very popular. There is a comfortable sofa in the library, where you can enjoy the invincible sea view and enjoy reading.

Transportation:

Self-driving: The New Brighton Trestle is located at the seaside in the northeast of Christchurch, about 1 kilometers away by car;

public transportation: from the BusInterchange in Christchurch, visitors can take the bus to New Brighton quickly, and it takes about 3 minutes by car during off-peak hours.

Sammona Beach

This beach is far from New Brighton Beach, and it is a favorite place for local people. The sea view of New Brighton Beach is wide, but what is more interesting in Sammona is that there is a sea view on one side and a mountain view on the other. There are many houses built on the mountain, some of which have a history of a hundred years. Looking down from the top of the mountain, you can see the perfect bay view. There are all kinds of gourmet restaurants all over Sammona Beach, and the bars are very lively at night. If you want to stay here for one or two nights, there are many backpacking inns and hotels here. It's a pity that Christchurch is only used as a transit point when you think about visiting the city during the day, living by the sea at night and surfing by the sea in summer.

Transportation:

Self-driving: You can reach Sammona Beach by driving about 1 kilometers from the downtown area to the southeast.

public transportation: you can also get there directly by taking the purple line from the downtown bus station.

day1 Night: Tram Restaurant

Tram Restaurant

When you first arrive in Christchurch, you might as well arrange dinner on the tram. Tram restaurant is a landmark restaurant in Christchurch. You can enjoy a delicious dinner while visiting the night view of Christchurch at night, which is definitely a unique experience that food lovers can't miss. Integrating the unique dining experience into the sightseeing tour of Christchurch's old city, and feeling the vitality and cultural heritage of the city, the perfect combination of retro and modern is really killing two birds with one stone. However, this dinner tour is very popular. Remember to book it in advance, and the price will be cheaper than that in official website.

time: the dinner tour will depart from tram stop 2 of CathedralJunction Shopping Center at 19: , and the gathering time will be 18: 5 in the evening, so you need to arrive earlier.

day2 itinerary: hot air balloon+International Antarctic Center

Hot air balloon can be taken in many places in New Zealand, and Christchurch is no exception. The flat Canterbury Plain here is an ideal place to take a hot air balloon. You can overlook the farmland on the plain from high altitude and stretch it all the way to the snow-covered southern alps, which is very spectacular. Watching the sunrise is also a must-see sight when taking a hot air balloon. The sunrise time will be different in different seasons, usually between 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock, so you have to get up early if you want to take a hot air balloon.

transportation: it is recommended to book the hot air balloon trip in advance, including free shuttle, which is more convenient.

Hot air balloon

Many places in New Zealand can take a hot air balloon, and Christchurch is no exception. The flat Canterbury Plain here is an ideal place to take a hot air balloon. You can overlook the farmland on the plain from high altitude and stretch all the way to the snow-covered southern alps, which is very spectacular. Watching the sunrise is also a must-see sight when taking a hot air balloon. The sunrise time will be different in different seasons, usually between 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock, so you have to get up early if you want to take a hot air balloon.

transportation: it is recommended to book the hot air balloon trip in advance, including free shuttle, which is more convenient.

International Antarctic Center

The International Antarctic Center is an Antarctic scientific research base located at Christchurch International Airport, which is very suitable for children to experience. There are many interesting activities here. You can experience the changes of Antarctic seasons, accept the challenges of Antarctic storms, learn about the real life of scientific researchers in Antarctica, and visit Scott Base, a research station of New Zealand in the Antarctic. You can also see the little blue penguin at close range. If you want some excitement, you can take the Harglon SUV, the Antarctic all-terrain SUV, and of course, the biting ice and cold in the Antarctic is enough to stimulate. It is recommended to book a trip online in advance, including a pass to the Antarctic Center, and you can watch 4D movies and take Hagron off-road vehicles all day.

time: it is open to the public every day throughout the year, and the business hours are from 9: a.m. to 5: 3 p.m.

Transportation:

(1) Take the CityFlyer airport bus or take PenguinExpress from outside the Canterbury Museum.

(2 Take bus No.3 and No.29 and get off at Christchurch International Airport, walk about 4 meters east along DureyRd Road, and walk about 2 meters from Exit 1 around the island on OrchardRd Road.

day3 itinerary: Akaroa nomadic farm+dolphin watching in the bay

Akaroa is on the Banks Peninsula, located in the east of the South Island. It was originally a place where the French settled. The whole town is also French style and full of romantic feelings. Akaroa is close to the bay and picturesque. When you go to Akaroa, you can go to the pasture to see alpacas, and you can also go to the bay to see dolphins.

Akaroa Ranch

Ranch is a place that integrates knowledge and interest. It is located in the west of Akaroa, about 2 minutes away from Akaroa. You can book your trip online in advance. Alpaca is the protagonist of the ranch. The owner of the ranch will introduce the name of alpaca to you, take them for a walk and direct them into the sheepfold. You will also have the opportunity to touch alpaca and understand the advantages and disadvantages of alpaca hair. Next to the ranch is Akaroa Bay, and the scenery is quiet and charming.

transportation: the ranch is in the west of akaloa, about 2 minutes away, and about 8 kilometers away from Christchurch.

Watching Dolphins

When you go to Akaroa to watch dolphins, you can go out by boat. After reaching the preset point, you can see dolphins and seals on the boat. If you are good at swimming, you can also swim with the Dolphin Pavilion. The swimming time depends on the specific situation. Generally speaking, if dolphins cooperate, the swimming time is 2-4 minutes. Don't touch dolphins while swimming with them, or they will swim away immediately.

time: the whole journey takes about three and a half hours. It is recommended to book the dolphin trip in advance. There are four times a day: 8:3, 11:3, 13:3, 15: 3, (11: 3 is held in May and September, and swimming events are closed in winter in June, July and August. You can choose the time according to your own arrangement.

Traffic

Big traffic

At present, there are no direct flights to Christchurch in China, and they usually enter Christchurch from Singapore, Australia or Auckland as a transit point. Christchurch mainly has flights from Air New Zealand and Jetstar, and accepts flights from North and South Islands of New Zealand, as well as other international routes.

Local transportation

Bus

Bus is an important part of the public transportation in Christchurch. You can learn more about it on the bus network in Christchurch (http://www.metroinfo.co.nz/.

renting a car

renting a car is a relatively quick transportation option. If you rent a car temporarily abroad, you may encounter problems such as language barrier. It is recommended to rent it online in advance, so it is convenient to use the car table at your destination.

Visa

You can apply for it yourself. Log on to the website of Immigration New Zealand (https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas), select the application column of tourist visa, download the application form and check the information required for visa preparation. After the information is ready, you can submit it in person at the local consulate or mail the visa information to the visa center under your jurisdiction. In general, the results can be obtained in one to three weeks. If you are afraid of too much trouble, you can find a reliable travel agency, which will save you worry and trouble.

Precautions

The local shops are closed at around 7: , so it is suggested to go to the supermarket to purchase a wave in advance. When you are in the hotel, Countdown should be the largest supermarket chain in the local area, which can basically meet our normal needs. It is really punctual to buy more kiwi fruits and apples. Red wine and beer are also cheap and delicious. Don't miss it.

Remember to bring your passport when buying wine. They have to check their age. Asians really don't show their age. If you are traveling independently, you must rent a car and get a translator to apply for a car rental online.

New Zealand drives on the right, so be sure to be alert when driving, and never go backwards. You can use Gaud or googlemap when driving, which is very good. It is basically a one-way street, and you can't overtake.

if you don't want to go to akaloa on the third day, you can also choose to go fishing or whale watching in Kaikula. It is also on the east coast of South Island. The most famous thing here is sea fishing. The marine life is very rich. Even novices can catch fish quickly. After the sea fishing, the captain will help you treat the harvested fish into fillets. Besides sea fishing, you can see many other animals. If you are lucky, you can see whales, dolphins, fur sea lions, albatrosses, penguins and all kinds of ocean seabirds in one day, which is very enjoyable.