What are the top tips for travelling with children to Christchurch?
Ride the Christchurch Tramway
The Christchurch Tramway loops its way around the CBD. It’s a great way to get from one attraction to the next in between Denpasar to Christchurch return flights, but it’s also fun and educational. The tram makes 17 stops around central Christchurch and offers easy access to attractions like New Regent Street, the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, and the Arts Centre. Riders can also listen to commentary from tram drivers about the places they pass along the way. Hop on and off the tram for a day while holidaying on Denpasar to Christchurch flights. Day tickets cost $25 NZD for adults and are free for children. The tram turns into a sightseeing restaurant serving dinner if you’re looking for a special way to spend the evening when you book flights Denpasar to Christchurch.
Visit Quake City
Christchurch and the Canterbury region are known for its seismic activity. The most serious earthquakes in recent history took place in 2010 and 2011, and you’ll still see evidence of them while holidaying on flights Denpasar to Christchurch. Plan a visit to Quake City when you book cheap flights to Christchurch from Denpasar to find out more about the quakes and recovery efforts. Exhibits delve into what caused the earthquakes and stories of local resilience and also display objects that were damaged in the earthquakes like the spire from Christchurch Cathedral.
See dolphins in Akaroa
Akaroa is one of the best day trips to take when you book cheap flights to Christchurch from Denpasar. The town of Akaroa is set on the banks of Akaroa Harbour, about 80 kilometres (50 miles) from the city, and is surrounded by the remnants of an ancient volcano. There are plenty of things to do around Akaroa when you visit NZ on flights Denpasar to Christchurch, including Akaroa Lighthouse and the Giants House. However, the most popular reason to spend a day in Akaroa is to see pods of Hector’s dolphins. Take a dolphin-watching cruise, or book onto a tour to swim alongside them.
What are the best places to stay in Christchurch?
CBD
Stay in the centre of all the action by booking accommodation in the CBD in between your Denpasar to Christchurch return flights. Christchurch’s city centre is teeming with great restaurants, shops, nightlife, and tourist attractions. The CBD is fairly compact, so you could easily explore on foot while holidaying on Denpasar to Christchurch flights. You’ll also have easy access to Christchurch’s cool suburbs and the wider Canterbury region. Some top CBD landmarks to check out when you book cheap flights Denpasar to Christchurch include the Canterbury Museum, Hagley Park, and Christchurch Cathedral.
Riccarton
If you’re looking to stay somewhere central, but without the busyness of the CBD, look into a Riccarton hotel after booking tickets to Christchurch from Denpasar. Riccarton is a nice suburb that’s separated from the city centre by the sprawling Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic Gardens. It’s known as one of the city’s shopping hubs, and there are also some great restaurants and cafes to check out when you book cheap flights to Christchurch from Denpasar. There are several things to do around Riccarton, including Riccarton House, Brockworth Street Art Gallery, and the popular Riccarton Sunday Market.
Sumner
Experience another side to Christchurch by staying in a seaside suburb when you book cheap flights Denpasar to Christchurch. Sumner is located southeast of central Christchurch and is thought to be one of the oldest European settlements in the Canterbury region. The main draw to Sumner is its beach, where locals head to surf and swim in the warmer weather. The beach is also home to the Cave Rock landmark. Away from the beach, there are restaurants and shops along Wakefield Avenue. Sumner is a popular place to stay for families, particularly if you book Denpasar to Christchurch flights in the summer.
How much time should I spend in Christchurch?
Take some time to see the Canterbury region by booking tickets to Christchurch from Denpasar for 10 to 14 days, spending about three to five of those days based in Christchurch. This allows plenty of time to see central Christchurch and take a day trip or two to nearby destinations like Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula. Once you’ve spent some time in Christchurch, you could also take advantage of Webjet’s cheap flights from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to other NZ cities. Explore the culture of Wellington, the nature around Queenstown, or the big-city atmosphere and beaches of Auckland.