Napier & Hawkes Bay Stay Archives

Avon River walks, trails and activities to do along the river banks

Punting the Avon River with an Edwardian punter allowing you to relax, soak in the city and garden views. Not a jet ...

Halswell Quarry & Findlay picnic reserve things to do

Enjoy family friendly free access to Christchurch public reserves gives visitors plenty of opportunities to explore ...

11 favourite public parks and gardens to visit in Christchurch

Discover New Zealand’s garden city natural attractions. Garden buffs , veterans of nature and cultivated displays ...

Hagley Park attractions, things to do and places to visit in Christchurch

Sprawling Hagley Park is the great heart of Christchurch. The park offers green spaces, dotted with century-old ...

Riccarton House and Bush attractions, things to do in Christchurch

Discover two heritage buildings set among native bush and gardens with the Avon River flowing past the grounds. The ...

Mona Vale Gardens attractions and things to do in Christchurch

A visual feast of classic garden design principles Mona Vale Gardens is on the #nzgardensmustvisit list. Together ...

Christchurch Botanic Gardens attractions and things to do

Christchurch Botanic Gardens, established in 1863, the Botanic Gardens 75 acres host an extensive collection of ...

Heritage tram premier Christchurch hop on and hop off attraction

It’s fun hopping aboard a heritage tram to trundle around the city with an informative guide pointing out ...

Gondola Port Hills – top Christchurch attraction

Whisk yourself to the top of the world (well, anyway the Port Hills) and take in the sweeping views of Christchurch ...

Punt Avon river, Christchurch top scenic attraction

Quiet restful with the city and river gliding into view from your Edwardian styled punt on the Christchurch Avon ...

Canyoning New Zealand guided tours from Queenstown and Wanaka

Adventure starts with Canyoning New Zealand and bring the kids. Awesome fun for everyone with a guided canyoning ...

West Coast ghosts

Discover the story of quirky personalities, ghosty stories and West Coast, abandoned cemeteries and lost towns. The ...