Christchurch Travel Blogs

We finally got a car delivered to our hotel. It's actually an 8 seater van but we will be heading for Queenstown in it so it was at a cheaper rate as they needed it taken back. We headed out for the beachside suburb of New Brighton. We had lunch in a little place called 'Salt on the Pier'. We were …

Our last day is a rainy day. Where better to spend the day than inside the antartic centre.  We drove there and went in to see what there was to offer.  There were interesting displays of equiptment that would be used in the Antartic.  There was even a room that you could go into i…

We rijden om 11:20 uur weer weg en zijn om 12:00 uur terug in Greymouth, ondanks dat we onderweg een keer gestopt zijn bij een View Point. We tanken de huurauto voor de laatste keer vol en gaan dan op zoek naar het treinstation en het Budget Depot. Als we een I-site zien ga ik naar binnen om “dir…

Christchurch is one of the most beautiful cities in New Zealand, certainly it is the largest city in the South Island. The city is built along the lovely Avon River, a wonderful asset to the city, with its willow lined banks and fresh open water ways used by many for punt rides and canooing. Th…

the lack of updates is symbolic of the lack of activities. christchurch is a bit dead in winter. and being poor makes going out a little difficult. kara, rachel and i usually just spend the evenings hanging around the flat watching bad NZ television or syndicated American television. no matter wher…

*****SUN, FEB 8th - Back to Christchurch again*****I got up early & headed out for a sunrise run.  It was so beautiful!  I ran down to the lake & actually just sat along the shore for a little while watching the sky change as the sun rose.  Such a great way to start the day! …

In the morning I went to 'Adventure Centre'. I saw this company in a travelbook about chirstchurch, so I could get some information where to go. There was so much information that it was better to take a lunch and read all the stuff about it. Before I could go back I went shopping first, because it…

The turtle is an interesting metaphor for the traveller. When you wander around with all your worldly possessions stuck to your back you learn very quickly what is valuable and what is not. You proudly display the national flag and other assorted drawings you inscribed onto the rain ‘shell’ of …

January 11, today is the day: We are leaving for New Zealand! Should the stories we have heard be only true for 50%, than a wonderful holiday awaits us. It is Sunday and we have lots of time on our hands to collect some last things and do the last dishes, before we close the door and head off to Am…

My final day in NZ! I woke up at 8am. Saw Helen and some roommates fast asleep. Some had gotten up and gone by 7am itself. I quickly got done with breakfast, took a few pictures around the hostel and rushed to Cathedral Square to catch the airport shuttle. Checkin @ the domestic Qantas terminal was…

I can't believe I am finally going! And not just going but really going to see the real NZ ... also staying with some NZ friends Stay posted for pics and blog!!!! :-)

We visited the Canterbury Mosque near the park and later the Southern Encounter (Aquarium and Kiwi House). It is right in the center of Christchurch. We saw giant electric eel, trout, salmon, turtles and most important KIWI. Cute little nocturnal creature. They are active at night and since we visi…

Monday 22nd May This morning I woke up ridiculously early after an awful sleep and went to Melbourne airport for my flight to Christchurch, for a month in New Zealand. I had been warned that the winters in New Zealand would be particularly harsh compared to the tropics, and as we landed in Christc…

We went through Cathedral Square today (which is a main little part in Christchurch) & there was a bunch of things going on. There was a little "street fair," people chalk drawing, little food vendors & a guy preching some crazy stuff.....oh & also there was a little protest. The protes…

We have made it to new Zealand and it is freezing!! Me and Jane have already brought a woolly hats.  We were so excited to pick up our hire car.  This really does mean freedom for the next 3 weeks.  We spent the first two nights in Christchurch.  Most of the tim…