The stunning south island of New Zealand has one main port of call, Christchurch! This beautiful elegant city presents numerous attractions and things to see and do at various times throughout the year, making it the ideal place to base yourself from to explore the surrounding region. Christchurch is a hive of activity, where sporting matches, annual festivals, winter snow skiing and plenty of traditional cultures can be enjoyed. From the adrenalin rush of skiing down the mountain slopes for your winter vacation to sipping fine wines in the vineyards and wineries around Christchurch, this holiday spot has it all.

Christchurch went through a devastating shock in early 2011 with a major earthquake hitting the city, but to its credit the city is still in full swing to provide one of the best holiday destinations in the south island. There are still plenty of accommodation properties open for business that boast wonderful places to stay for all travellers, budget conscious to champagne budgets, that will put you in perfect position to enjoy it all. Around Christchurch you can ski down ten different ski slopes during winter, set out for a day of hiking, canoeing or mountain biking during the warmer months or perhaps a dip in a thermal spa appeals to you for some rest and relaxation. With its vibrant appeal, culture and heritage, Christchurch is an amazing and breathtaking holiday destination.

Watch a traditional Maori show, browse through the historic buildings, do some fine shopping or dine in one of the restaurants! There are local performances, international acts, international sporting events from football matches, golfing tournaments and cricket tests. With its fringing National Parks, museums, wildlife reserves and beautiful parks and gardens, Christchurch will certainly capture your heart. Take the kids on a flying fox ride, visit the Air Force of New Zealand or even see how you go at driving your own army tank! From scenic gondola rides, sightseeing, scenic flight and plenty of adrenalin pumping action to fill your days with, Christchurch certainly is a holiday destination where you are going to have to allow more than just a couple of days to really enjoy.

Use Christchurch to visit the beautiful glacier lakes, join a food and wine tour for the day, take the kids to the Arctic Centre where many amazing creatures can be adored, play on championship golf courses or experience the mind blowing adventure of swimming with the dolphins at Akaroa. Everything and more will be right at your fingertips, when you use Christchurch as your main hub form whale watching to wildlife spotting, wine tasting to time wasting! It can be your holiday destination of complete relaxation and rejuvenation or one where every day is filled with exciting adventures, tours and adrenalin pumped action that you will never want it to end. Christchurch is also Canterbury’s best jet boat location where you can speed down raging rivers, where white water rafting awaits you and exploration of might glaciers will take your breath away.

See what is in stall for your next trip to Christchurch and discover a city with so much beauty and strength, it will captivate you. Brimming with wildlife, teeming with natural attractions, boasting numerous fun filled family adventures and plenty of life’s little luxuries to lap up, Christchurch on New Zealands south island will quickly become one of your most favoured holiday destinations.