Christchurch Travel Blogs - Page 4

Coming from Sydney, we went to Christchurch and as soon as i got off the airport, i immediately fell inlove with the place... it was spring so all the flowers were blooming! and a perfect weather (not too chilly)... soon after we checked in from the hotel (holiday inn), we head out for sightseeing!…

The bus journey to christchurch was a long one, especially when hungover. Rebecca was sick on the bus. Went past a very nice lake that was very blue and had Mt Cook on the horizon. Had Zoolander and Napoleon Dynamite put on. Fell asleep during Zoolander and I didnt like Napoleone Dynamite, ver…

All in all an amazing if rushed trip and I cannot wait to get back to NZ!  Plenty more to explore!

Pics from our trip to the South Island of New Zealand

My first overseas adventure couldn't have been more perfect. I met some amazing friends travelling around on a contiki tour. Aside from spending a substantial proportion of my holiday being sick, it will definately take a lot for any future travels to compare to how good of a experience this one was.

Back in Christchurch, we'd planned to end our days in New Zealand by catching up with Maria, a friend from our Gap trip to South America. We stayed in Base, and after a few drinks in the hostel bar we were soon on Oxford Terrace losing all track of time once the drinks were flowing.   After …

This would have to of been one of the most beautiful train rides I've ever been on. Leaving from Christchurch in the early hours of the morning, I remember falling asleep after we departed the station, to then wake up to see the beautiful snow capped mountains, with the clouds rolling in at the bas…

(Jan) We slept really well but had to be up early for kayaking. (It's a hard life!!) This had been cancelled the last few days as it was too windy but today was perfect with clear skies as a bonus. I enjoyed a really good shower in the outside shed with the NZ flag as a shower curtain. The sink was…

All around the world and ayaye eii!! (singing). Yippeeeeee, out and about again! Follow my trip to the ant nest, the nature splash and the rainbow capital! (& the land of the mighty highlanders and the vast North Sea)

Well after Mt Cook there was only one thing to do. Head back to Christchurch, this meant another 6 hours of driving! As you get close to Christchurch, rural scenic New Zealand disappears and become the bland anonymous landscape that could be anywhere in the new world. I really enjoyed my time with …

After an amazing year working & meeting new friends in New Zealand, it was time to start travelling this amazing country. The plan was to start in the South Island, head North & to make my way back home to the UK through Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, South Korea, China & unplanned Taiwan.

Stopped over in Fiji on the way to New Zealand, stayed in New Zealand for 5 and a half months, mainly on the south island...worked 3 and a half of those in Blenheim on the vineyards :)/:S. Made some amazing friends and memories in Blenheim and thats where I truly left my heart. All was well until the crash in collingwood of our car and having to leave it to be wrecked and bus back to our home away from home in Blenheim. Ah traveling...

So Ms. Swanson what did you like most about Christchurch? Sleeping in. Besides that. Something you wouldn’t normally do? I enjoyed walking around the botanical gardens. What made it so special? Seeing the sensational spring flowers and smelling their sweet aroma. Did you go alo…

So I know I have skipped a day or so but I will include all the good stuff that happened. First I drove into christchurch to find out where the hostel and car rental office were for the next day.  After I found my bearings and knew where I was and where I had to be it was time to get lost. So …

From Melbourne to New Zealand where we were joined by my dad to visit my sister who is at the Uni of Canterbury on student exchange.