Christchurch
The Garden City as it is known all around New Zealand and the world. This is the largest of all the South Island cities. You will find Buskers and street stalls, or you can listen to our eccentric and famous "Wizard of Christchurch" speak in Cathedral Square. You may also enjoy the architecture of Christchurch's central Cathedral.
Winding its way through the city is the Avon River, The Avon River is a focal point for relaxation where you can enjoy an afternoon watching various wildlife, the occasional canoeist or the very English Punts as they pass you by.
The city also boasts a fully restored Victorian electric tram. The loop that you take passes many of the sights and is well worth the time to travel back in time to the pace of yesteryear.
With a great number of parks and the mature trees that are everywhere the name 'Garden City' is very apt. Visitors can take a tour around the city and see some of the historic buildings that abound or relax at the Art Centre and enjoy the variety of stall and galleries.
Surrounding the city there are a multitude of activities for all walks of life. Including golf courses and driving ranges, tennis courts, wild life parks, walking tracks, cycle tracks, wind surfing, boating and much more. During the winter there are great ski fields within 1-2 hours drive, and the sea and river fishing.
During the winter there are great ski fields within 1-2 hours drive. Porter Heights is just 90 kilometres from Christchurch airport and approximately one hour's drive from the Garden City, making it the closest ski area to Christchurch. Rising to nearly 2000 metres, Porter Heights offers spectacular views of the Southern Alps with Lake Coleridge sparkling below. Good natural snow, improved snowmaking and extensive grooming keep the slopes and trails in top condition.
NZ$99.00 - NZ$299.00