Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-383 2495; Rolleston Ave; tours $15; 1pm daily) Nonprofit organisation offering informative
two-hour city walks. Buy tickets and join tours at the i-SITE or at the red-and-black kiosk
nearby.
DRIVING TOUR
South Pacific Motorcycle Tours
Jump on a hog for a fully guided or self-guided
(
03-312 0066; www.motorbiketours.co.nz )
multiday road trip.
Festivals & Events
Check www.bethere.co.nz for a comprehensive listing of festivals and events.
Garden City SummerTimes
( www.summertimes.co.nz ) Say g'day to summer at a huge array of outdoor events between
December and March.
MUSIC
World Buskers Festival
( www.worldbuskersfestival.com ) National and international talent entertain passers-by for 10 days
in mid-January. Check the website for locations - and don't forget to put money in the hat.
PERFORMING ARTS
Festival of Flowers
( www.festivalofflowers.co.nz ) A blooming spectacle around Christchurch's heritage gardens for
three weeks in February.
FLORAL
Ellerslie Flower Show
( www.ellerslieflowershow.co.nz ) Hagley Park comes alive in late February/early March with NZ's
biggest flower show.
FLORAL
Christchurch Arts Festival
( www.artsfestival.co.nz ) Midwinter arts extravaganza over a month from mid-August, celebrat-
ing music, theatre and dance.
PERFORMING ARTS
Festa
( www.festa.org.nz ) The spotlight is shone on Christchurch's post-earthquake 'transitional ar-
chitecture' over Labour Weekend in October.
ARCHITECTURE
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