It's time to smell the flowers in numerous gardens around
Christchurch & Canterbury. Notice the flora of New Zealand and
other parts of the world whilst strolling down to the Christchurch
Botanic Gardens; visit Mona Vale and wander around five and a half
hectares of gardens and landscaped lawns or meander down to
Ohinatahi, ranked as one of New Zealand's best formal gardens.
Day 1
Arriving in the city, head to the Botanic Gardens - an oasis in
the heart of the city. Why not jump on a guided Caterpillar Garden Tour around
the gardens.
Then, we suggest a visit to Mona Vane Historic Homestead, for
an expert tour of the rose garden before enjoying lunch from their
tasty summer menu.
For a fresh look at The Garden City, jump on a Segway Tour taking you by
two-wheel moped through garden hotspots. Be sure to book a
departure time with the Christchurch i-SITE Visitors
Centre.
We suggest that you stay at The Classic Villa, centrally located
in Worcester Boulevard a stone's throw from the Botanic Gardens and
Hagley Park.
Day 2
Ease in to your day with breakfast at your accommodation
at The
Classic Villa.
Then, why not take a drive over the Port Hills into Governors
Bay to Miles Warren's renowned garden
Ohinetahi.
On your return to the city, stop hillside to soak up the 360
degree ocean to Alps views over Christchurch. For the
quintessential Garden City experience enjoy lunch at
The
Curators House, beautifully set amongst the flowers in the
botanical gardens.
Then in the afternoon, meander down to the Antigua Boatsheds
for a Punt
on the Avon River through the gardens - the perfect way to take
in the green foliage.
Day 3
Begin your day again with Breakfast at your accommodation, or
why not try nearby Le Café and dine in the
sunshine or the seclusion of the Art Centre north quadrant.
Then wrap up your escape with a CanNZ half-day tour of private gardens,
meeting the gardeners who design and tend these prize winning
gardens and allow us to be called the "Garden City", lunch optional.
Remember - you haven't really seen the city in full-bloom until
you've visited the Ellerslie International
Flower Show. Held in Hagley Park in late summer each year, from
10 to 14 March 2010 - view the Ellerslie International
Flower Show itinerary and be sure to book ahead.
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