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Christchurch - "The Garden City"
Christchurch, the international gateway to the South Island, is famous of its natural beauty and activities. With the centrally located 161ha Hagley Park and Botanic Gardens, Victoria park, leafy avenues, and spectacular gardens like Mona Vale on the banks of the Avon River, Christchurch certainly lives up to its internationally recognised title of "The Garden City".
Experience a multitude of must-see attractions throughout the city, including the Cathedral Square, Arts Centre, Museum and Art Gallery, Antarctic Centre, take a ride on a tram through the central city, picnic on the grassy banks of the Avon River or ride the Gondola for magnificient views of the Canterbury Plains, Lyttelton Harbour and the Southern Alps.
Other varied attractions include the International Antarctic Centre, Orana Wildlife Park, cruising on Lyttelton Harbour or a stroll through the Cultural Precinct - education, art, science, government, religion, history and recreation all within an area of less than a square kilometer in the heart of the city.
Enjoy An Endless Range of Events & Festivals!
There is so much to do in Christchurch that visitors are spoilt for choice. Whether you are into the arts and cultural activities, events and festivals, shopping and eating out or museums and gardens it is all only minutes from the Racecourse Backpackers Hostel.
Visit the following websites for an up-to-date list of events happening in and around Christchurch:
Up coming events:
- Rugby World Cup 2011
