All the information you need to have a wonderful holiday in New Zealand
Christchurch is the largest city on the South Island of New Zealand, on the east coast and was founded in 1850. Many of the city's buildings were built taking inspiration from those Victorians, especially churches and civil architecture.
Worth seeing in the city center are the cathedral, theHagley Park, the St. Louis Barnabas Church, il Christchurch Arts Centre, the Canterbury Museum and the McDougall Gallery, an art gallery that houses the works of local artists. Here's what to see in detail.
La Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament it is a very beautiful Catholic church, built around the early 900s. In the Canterbury Museum you can admire interesting geographical maps dell 'Antartide. Lovers of greenery will be able to take beautiful walks in the city park where you can see well-kept English gardens. The city hall, on the other hand, is a typical modern building New Zealand style with references to English architecture.
Nature lovers will be spoiled for choice among the numerous natural parks to visit. Among these we remember theInternational Antartic Centre, theOrana Wildlife Park , Willowbank Wildlife Reserve.
La Christchurch it is a Norman church with neo-Gothic details, whose original site dates back to the 11th century. Another wonderful building to visit is theHighcliffe Castle, built at the beginning of the 19th century in neo-Gothic style; today it has been restored and is open to the public.
Also worth a stop Bournemouth Aviation Museum where you can see collections of the English air force, including parts of a bomber and a fighter.
If you are traveling with children you can go to‘Adventure Wonderland, a very well organized playground.
Beach lovers will be happy to relax ad Avon Beach, a truly enchanting and little-frequented place where you can spend wonderful days. Among the various beaches we also remember that of Highcliffe Beach where you can take long walks by the sea. Sports fans will enjoy a good game of Rugby all’Ami Stadium.
The city is served by a airport international and to get around the city there is a service tram. Details i boats flat-bottomed boats that can be taken to navigate the river. The best time to visit is between December and Februaryotherwise it could be too cold or too hot.
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