Christchurch Tourism after the Earth Quake

While not many will be able to stand nature’s fury, one part of our globe has passed through and yet stood strong against one of nature’s best efforts to cast havoc in the land. Christchurch, New Zealand has exemplified that it would not bow down to nature’s callous attempts for reckoning its attractions and invitations to its visitors all around the world. Therefore, despite being met by a 6.3 magnitude Earthquake in Feb this year, Christchurch stands elevated with still welcoming attractions on its offer- list so that you may book a flight this instance and explore the ravishing ‘city of gardens’, as it is popularly known.

Let us lend you a hand in exploring only a few of the attractions the city has currently made available.

Balloon Adventures, up up and away:

Christchurch is naturally carved and curved in such a way as is ideal for hot air ballooning; stunning mountains, far-reaching and sparkling oceans and green plains, all carters for a perfect high in the air experience. Adding to it, fortunately, is the incredible ballooning services available at Christchurch, courtesy ‘up up and away’ balloon adventure company. Relax your nerves and breathe easy once you rise in the air and see the sun sneaking up from below you’re shoulder,

Also, Hot Air ballooning at Wellington’s basin reserve is extraordinary that can be an additional ballooning adventure if you are fond of the sport. Wellington flights can be booked from Christchurch or other cities in New Zealand.

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve:        

Being one of the top South Island attractions where you will experience New Zealand wildlife first hand and learn about the diversity of this country’s natural environment and history, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve takes pride in conserving the most rare and endangered species of New Zealand.  This place offers a unique experience of watching, touching and feeding the land’s native wildlife and that too in a perfectly natural setting.

Moreover, you have a chance to come in contact with one of the country’s most precious bird, the Kiwi bird, without seeing which your trip to New Zealand is undoubtedly incomplete.

The reserve also offers night time visits which allow you to enjoy the habits of the nocturnal inhabitants just as nature intended.  So come and explore the best wildlife animals in a perfectly natural environment.

Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruises – Black Cat Cruises:

If you have booked your flights to Auckland and have been to the Auckland harbor, which looks like a cousin of Sydney Harbor, well that’s definitely all that New Zealand holds for you.

Stunning sites, delicious eateries, enchanting atmosphere and a lot more bounties are offered by this magnificent French inspired sea-side village, Akaroa, just 90 minutes from Christchurch. The Black Cat Cruise gives you a chance to enjoy all the excitement of a Cruise plus swimming with dolphins in Akaroa, the only place on the planet where you will be able to get up close and personnel with the amazing Hector’s Dolphins in a sheltered harbor. To make you’re trip even more jubilant and comfortable, almost everything is provided at the site including wetsuits, snorkels, goggles and even a free gift pack. This is you’re ultimate chance to practically get close to underwater giants which may only be a dream otherwise.

Where to stay in Christchurch (post earthquake):

Although the Earthquake has had a significant impact over the options available to stay at Christchurch, however there are still a significant number of accommodation providers operating within Christchurch city and you will find full accommodation services available throughout the remainder of the Canterbury region.

Flights to New Zealand arrive in its largest and most popular city Auckland. However there are some airlines offering cheap flights to Christchurch from International airports as well. More or less, whether you are directly flying to Christchurch or using a domestic connection, it is an affordable city, worth visiting.

Many other major tourism attractions in the city are now open for business, including the International Antarctic Centre, Tranz-Alpine rail experience, Airforce Museum, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, and Tanks for Everything. So, if were had decided to hold back a trip to Christchurch due to the fear of inconveniences caused by the earthquake, shun all your fears because the city is still sparkling with many bright opportunities for its visitors.