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Updated May 2024
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based on 6807 reviews"Located in the central city of Christchurch New Zealand, the botanical gardens were founded in 1863 with lots of trees and flowers."Christchurch Central1.1km from downtownHighlights: The Christchurch Botanic Gardens was built in July 1863, and the natural wetlands and sand dunes of that year have been transformed into beautiful gardens full of flowers. The botanical garden covers an area of 30 hectares and has 10 subsidiary gardens with different styles, with more than 10,000 kinds of local or introduced plant species, most of these subsidiary gardens are located in the Avon River Basin. Rose garden, herb garden and many other gardens of different styles. If you enter the botanical garden from Rolleston Avenue on the side of the Canterbury Museum, you can enjoy the annual flower bed gardening exhibition, and then walk through the grassy arrowing lawn Arrive at the Rose Garden. There are more than 250 kinds of roses in the garden, which are colorful and fragrant, showing the luxurious beauty of roses. The nearby herb garden, filled with various culinary and medicinal plants, is quite worth a visit. Next to the rose garden is the New Zealand Garden, which showcases the charm of various New Zealand native plants. Seven other greenhouses display exotic plants such as cacti, succulents, tropical orchids and carnivorous plants.Show Less - 8.14.5/5145 ReviewFrom30.87based on 2890 reviews"Really meaningless, 4d effect is not as good as domestic, there are only a few blue penguins, three Huskys, and the bumpy off-road in the middle of a truck really makes me doubt life, blizzard is to experience the wind below minus 20 degrees indoors"Christchurch Airport8.7km from downtownHighlights: Christchurch is an important gateway to understanding the Antarctic. The International Antarctic Centre is located near Christchurch International Airport. It was opened on September 28, 1990 and is operated by the Christchurch International Airport Group. Here, you can learn about the history, geology and other knowledge of the Antarctic Circle through sound, light and electricity. 1. The architecture of the International Antarctic Center is inspired by the special landforms of Antarctica such as icebergs and glaciers. The interior of the museum is also designed according to the Antarctic climate and ice and snow. Walking into the International Antarctic Center, the first thing you see is the outdoor conditions of the Antarctic base and the field photos and information sent back by Scottrade Base that day. 2. The Antarctic storm cabin, which has real snow and low temperature manufacturing fans, allows you to experience the cold of minus ten degrees Celsius in Antarctica, and simulate the strong wind when the snowstorm comes. Before entering, you will need to change into warm clothes and shoes. 3. Watch the feeding show in the penguin introduction area and then go down to the penguin introduction area and the feeding show. Here you will see the world's miniature Omalu blue penguins, very cute. If you are very interested in these blue penguins, you can take a tour of encountering penguins, and walk into the background to understand how the facilities in the penguin isolation area work, the living and eating habits of the penguins, and get close to them.Show Less
- 8.14.5/5192 ReviewFreebased on 663 reviews"Avon River should not to be missed. we will be carried by a punter dressed in traditional Edwardian attire! You will be slowly be brought along the water quietly past woodlands, weeping willows with the leafy banks of North Hagley Park along side the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. You can also take a Punt ride from Worcester Street Bridge through Christchurch’s central city."Avonside3.2km from downtownHighlights: There are seats on the bank of the river section, you can sit down and rest for a while when you are tired from walking. Take an English-style gondola to visit the scenery on both sides of the Avon River. If you have enough time, you might as well take a British-style gondola (Punting) to go boating on the Avon River, swaying slowly on the calm river, and enjoy the pleasant time. At the same time, you can enjoy the charming scenery along the way, which is very romantic. The boarding point is Antigua Boat Sheds, and during the 30-minute journey, the boatman will tell you about the history or anecdotes of the coastal scenery. Blankets, umbrellas and even a thermos are provided on board, so you can go rafting even in the cold winter months. You can also rent rubber boats and kayaks to explore the Avon River on your own.Show Less
- 7.64.4/528 ReviewFrom128.17based on 3577 reviews"It turns out that the scenery is not as good as the online ones, and the scenery on the way to New Zealand is actually not worse than this. In short, it's okay. It was quite quiet when I went out. When I returned, I came up with a Chinese tour group. It was noisy for a long time, so that the train experience was discounted."Addington2.4km from downtownHighlights: The Alpine Scenic Train tour travels between Christchurch and Greymouth, traveling from coast to coast in New Zealand. From the comfort of your carriage, admire the intersecting farmland of the Canterbury Plains, as well as the spectacular gorges and valleys of the Waimakariri valley. The train will then climb the majestic Southern Alps to Arthur's Pass National Park and descend through lush beech rainforest to the west coast town of Greymouth - a great base for exploring Punakaiki and its popular glaciers . The comfortable carriage has huge panoramic windows.Show Less
- 6.84.4/5131 ReviewFreebased on 2800 reviews"To travel to Christchurch, you should visit the Canterbury Museum. The appearance and connotation are worth seeing. Appearance. The museum in the city center, next to the botanical garden. The gray-bottomed white-framed buildings are both elegant and dazzling. In front of the museum is a statue of William Ralston, a distinguished politician and leader in Canterbury. The figure is lifelike. Connotation. Compared with China, the museum is medium-sized. But the rich and varied exhibits fully showcase New Zealand's unique Maori culture and history, showcase New Zealand's natural and colonial development, showcase human exploration and cognition of Antarctica, and can learn more about New Zealand's historical culture."Christchurch Central406m from downtownHighlights: The Canterbury Museum is located in the center of Christchurch. It has an elegant European-style architectural appearance. It mainly displays the history of the Canterbury region and the precious cultural relics of the Eurasian region. You can not only learn about Maori culture and art here, but also see many Antarctic-related exhibitions. 1. Appreciate the various artworks left by the Aboriginal Maori In the Maori exhibition area on the 1st floor, you can enjoy a variety of artworks such as exquisite carvings left by the Aboriginal Maori, and display the vehicles of the pioneering period and reproduce the contemporary street scene. premises. The second floor is the office and is not open for viewing. The third floor is mainly the Antarctic exhibition area. In addition to the relics of Captain Scott, you can also see the extinct giant moa specimens and moa eggs in the bird hall, as well as lifelike sculptures of emperor penguins. 2. Discovery Center to learn about natural history In addition, there is also a Discovery Center for children on the 3rd floor, which is very suitable for parent-child activities. Through various interesting interactive facilities, children can learn about natural history. Knowledge.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do in Christchurch?
Some Best Things to Do in Christchurch include:Christchurch Botanic Gardens|International Antarctic Centre|Avon River|TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth|Canterbury Museum
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Christchurch?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Christchurch include:Christchurch Botanic Gardens:4.6|International Antarctic Centre:4.5|Avon River:4.5|TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth:4.4|Canterbury Museum:4.4
At what locations in Christchurch can Best Things to Do in Christchurch be found?
The Best Things to Do in Christchurch are mainly located in:Christchurch Botanic Gardens:Christchurch Central|International Antarctic Centre:Christchurch Airport|Avon River:Avonside|TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth:Addington|Canterbury Museum:Christchurch Central
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