Christchurch
Attractions
Burnham
- Home of the Burnham Military Camp. It is possible to hear some of the training
exercises at times.
Rakaia
- This town calls itself ‘the salmon capital of New Zealand'. It's also
known for its bridge, which is 1.8 kilometres long. The Rakaia River is one
of the world's best examples of a braided river.
Ashburton
- Ashburton has a total of six museums, including a vintage railway museum,
aviation museum and car museum. Local craft galleries are definitely worth
a look.
Temuka
- This busy service town is the home of Temuka pottery – New Zealand's
very own oven-to-table ware. Visit the factory shop and pick up a bargain.
Lake
Ellesmere (Te Waihora) - Te Waihora is a similar size to Lake Wanaka. It is
an unusual lake - salty and shallow, with an average depth of 1.4 metres and
a maximum depth of 3.6 metres. The lake is one of New Zealand's most important
wetland systems.
Lake
Forsyth - In the past, this lake had a permanent outlet to the sea and waka
(Maori canoes) could travel right into the forested inlet, which was then
known as Maori Harbour.
Barry's
Bay - Here you can sample specialty cheeses at the gourmet cheese factory.
French
Farm - One hundred and fifty years ago French settlers grew grapes at French
Farm. Today, the tradition lives on. Stop at French Farm to buy wines or enjoy
the restaurant.
Hagley
Park, and admire the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Mona Vale Homestead.
International
Antarctic Centre – enter a world of real ice and snow.
Akaroa
(84km southeast of Christchurch) is Canterbury’s oldest village and
New Zealand’s only French settlement. The harbour cruise from the main
wharf offers sightings of rare Hector’s dolphins, blue penguins, yellow-eyed
penguins, fur seals and cormorants.
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