10 days in Christchurch Itinerary

Recovering from the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 was no easy task, but Christchurch has faced the challenges with aplomb.

Venture out of the city with trips to Akaroa (Pot Pourri, Dolphin & Whale Watching, &more) and Waipara (Waipara Springs Winery & Torlesse Wines). On the 25th (Fri), spend the day riding on TranzAlpine Train. Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Canterbury Museum, take in the pleasant sights at Banks Peninsula, don't miss a visit to Cardboard Cathedral, and walk around Hagley Park.

For traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Christchurch road trip planning tool.

In June, daytime highs in Christchurch are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C.