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kaikoura - christchurch KAIKOURA - CHRISTCHURCH Driver Information Part of the Alpine Pacific Triangle touring route. Enjoy the last day of your self-drive journey along this fabulous part of the South Island as you wave goodbye to the beautiful East Coast and head inland towards Christchurch, New Zealand’s ‘Garden City’. From rugged coastal ranges and thundering seas, to fascinating cliff formations, rolling farmland and extensive vineyards and olive groves, today you get to experience a titbit of all the best New Zealand scenery on offer! The Alpine Pacific Triangle touring route is well signposted and will lead you on a wonderful visual journey back into Christchurch city. Some notable stops along the route to Christchurch include: CHEVIOT GORE BAY DOMETT WAIPARA VALLEY WEKA PASS RAILWAY CHRISTCHURCH Christchurch has something for everyone, from serious shoppers to art enthusiasts, to heritage buffs and party animals! It's all right here in the Garden City. No matter where you chose to stay for the evening, you will not have any problem finding accommodation to suit your tastes or budget. Perhaps you are going to splurge out on your ‘last night’ with a luxury suite in an inner city hotel, or relax in a historic country bed & breakfast? Affordable self-contained inner city apartments, motels and holiday parks are also easily located within the city and surrounds. In regard to dining options… you will find it all here. Every type of cooking style can be found within the city. Highly recommended Christchurch tourist attractions include... Christchurch Botanic Gardens - Founded in 1863 with the planting of an English Oak tree, the Gardens now features one of the finest collections of exotic and native plants found in New Zealand. Located in the heart of the city, enjoy the tranquil oasis of 21 hectares of beautiful horticultural displays, several conservatories, memorials, garden art and walking tracks. All for free! Cathedral Square - Located in the city centre and easy to spot thanks to the large piece of modern sculpture called The Chalice, this is the heart of the city and a great place to watch buskers, have a coffee from Starbucks or book your tours at the Visitor Information Centre. Punting on the Avon - Enjoy a 30 minute guided punt tour as you relax in the velvet cushions of your boat on the Avon River as the Edwardian punter propels you past the trailing willows and leafy banks of the prettiest stretch of the Avon River. Christchurch Tram - Experience the heritage of riding in a restored heritage tram while traveling around the central city's historic buildings and top attractions. The 2.5km track takes approximately 25 minutes and allows you to take in many of the "must see' attractions such as Cathedral Square, Aquarium of Discovery, The Arts Centre, The Art Gallery, Botanical Gardens, Canterbury Museum, Punting on the Avon, New Regent Street and Cathedral Junction. The Arts Centre - This vibrant and exciting part of the city offers a huge range of New Zealand made art and crafts, shopping, education and entertainment, including the famous weekend Art, Craft and Produce Market. With over 40 specialty shops, fine art galleries, world-class theatre, art house cinemas, bars, restaurants and cafes, this is a popular place for tourists and locals to spend an afternoon. Canterbury Museum - Located beside the Botanical Gardens and a short stroll from The Arts Centre, the museum is open every day (except Christmas Day) and admission is by donation only. Enjoy a free guided tour around the museum or spend hours exploring the treasure trove of riches. International Antarctic Centre - Located across from Christchurch's International Airport, visitors to the centre can enjoy a truly powerful, exciting and interactive experience of Antarctica. From the feeding of the live Penguins to a Hagglund Ride, this is the place to experience snow and ice and all things totally cool! |
Travel distance is approximately 184kms (115 miles).