City break in Christchurch. Active leisure ideas for Christchurch - attractions, recreation and nightlife
Fantastic weather has always been one of the main advantages of Christchurch. The city and its suburbs are rich in numerous beautiful parks and zoo gardens. Orana Wildlife Park is one of the most attractive nature reserves of the region. This land has become home to many species of animals – tigers, kangaroos, giraffes, and typical representatives of local farms – sheep. A mere walk in the beautiful nature reserve will become a fantastic entertainment for the whole family. Young guests will have an amazing opportunity to get acquainted with the friendliest animals in the zoo and even feed them.
The choice of places to relax or have fun is quite significant in Christchurch. In the city, there are hotels of different price categories and properties with an interesting thematic … Open
If you want to buy something in the national style, it will be better to come to the city in November. Several major fairs take place throughout the week as part of the Canterbury Show at … Open
The choice of attractive places for shopping in Christchurch will also not disappoint tourists. Many guests of the city prefer to visit Arts Centre Weekend Market. This street market is located not far from the Arts Center. It’s a fantastic place to purchase interesting souvenirs, items made of copper, handmade jewelry, and many other interesting souvenirs. When it comes to selecting a suitable place to spend an evening in, pay attention to Revival Container bar. This is a charming place with retro style décor and many unusual items like old equipment, creative armchairs made of old chests – it’s easy to spend a couple of hours exploring the one-of-a-kind décor.
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National and city parks around Christchurch
♥ National Park 'Arthur’s Pass' , 103.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Arthur’s Pass' , 103.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sites around Christchurch from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Blue Lake
From the series “The Cleanest Lakes and Rivers of the Planet”
Check on the map: Distance from Christchurch center - 163.9 km.
Its visibility goes up to 80 meters. Year by year the lake fills with the water of the nearby glaciers. The water falls through mountains and goes through the various natural rocks that are like filters in the natural world. Thanks to its clearness, the water has the unique wonderful color. Throughout a day the water varies from the deep blue to the light violet. …
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Are those attractions not “extreme” enough? Then consider trying something really scary like Fly By Wire, during which a person operates a self-drive flying machine with a giant propeller at the foot. Using this fast-moving machine, the person needs to avoid obstacles. Zorbing is another exciting activity. People get into big inflated spheres and roll down a hill using them. Zorb balls can move down really fast at a speed of up to 50 km/h. If you prefer more traditional sports, kayaking is a perfect choice. By the way, it is possible to swim with dolphins in New Zealand - Doubtful Sound Fjord offers this amazing opportunity. … Open
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Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022. Read this
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Guide to your best city break in Christchurch - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Christchurch - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Christchurch?' disappears immediately.