How to get out Christchurch
Bring the major gateway to the South Island, Christchurch is often the starting or finishing point for touring the whole South Island.
You might want to visit:
Akaroa is beautiful, quaint and packed with good eateries. Try out the "Swim with the Dolphins in the sea" trip.
Arthur's Pass National Park for a bush getaway, a fantastic train journey or via the historic Alpine highway by coach or self drive.
Banks Peninsula is literally on the edge of the city, and offers a quieter a beauty than the Alps, but quite lovely.
Dunedin to cheer the Otago rugby team at Carisbrook, the House of Pain
Hanmer Springs to soak in the hot pools
Hokitika to catch the Wild Foods Festival
Invercargill for Bluff oysters
Kaikoura for crayfish and whale watching
Blenheim for wine and sun
Nelson for sun, wine and art
Picton to take the ferry to Wellington
Queenstown for high-octane prepackaged adventure tourism
Waipara The newest wine region, specializing in some of New Zealand's finest wines
The West Coast Gateway to Glacier Rigion, punakaiki (pancake Rocks) Shanty town, Greymouth and Hokitika
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