Free Day in Christchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand
About This Activity
Use a free day in Christchurch to experience the city at its most authentic. Ride the free Avon Loop electric punt. Walk the street art trail through the central city where over 80 murals have transformed earthquake-damaged buildings. Browse the Riverside Market — a glass-enclosed fresh food hall beside the Avon River with local produce, coffee, and seafood. Drive or bus to the Port Hills for the Sign of the Kiwi tea room and outstanding views over the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps. Or head to Sumner beach for a seafood lunch by the Pacific.
See This in an Itinerary
This activity appears in 11 of our curated itineraries.
Best 10 Days in New Zealand — Walking Tours
Auckland → Wellington → Rotorua → Christchurch
Best 10 Days in New Zealand — Without Art & Culture
Auckland → Wellington → Rotorua → Christchurch
Best 10 Days in New Zealand — Without Nature
Auckland → Wellington → Rotorua → Christchurch
Best 10 Days in New Zealand — Solo Travel
Auckland → Wellington → Rotorua → Christchurch
Best 10 Days in New Zealand — Based in Christchurch
Auckland → Wellington → Rotorua → Christchurch
Best 14 Days in New Zealand — Walking Tours
Auckland → Wellington → Rotorua → Christchurch
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