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In 1997, Christchurch was judged 'Garden City of the World' in the Nations in Bloom International Competition.
In spring, daffodils, tulips and cherry blossoms brighten this city's parks and gardens.
Checking out Christchurch's tree-lined boulevards and streets on bike is also a compelling option as much of the city centre is flat, making this form of transport a breeze.
Bike parks (and pebbled walking paths) weave through Hagley Park – a 405 acre site of green fields, tranquil lakes and streams right in the city centre. Broad cycleways will take you to Mona Vale, a historic Victorian homestead, with manicured English-style gardens and rolling lawns.
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Here is a list of unique activities to do while visiting Christchurch:
* Spend an evening strolling around the trendy new city lanes – His Lordship’s Lane & Poplar Lane.
* Take an afternoon walk along the hill top above Taylors Mistake, Sumner Beach
* Indulge in a finely decorated cupcake from the Riccarton House farmers markets
* Sample some of Canterbury s boutique beers at one of the city micro-breweries
* Spot Monarch butterflies resting in the trees along the Archery Lawn in the Botanic Gardens
* Meander through the produce markets in Lyttelton
* Take the ferry to the tranquil Diamond Harbour
* Enjoy Devonshire Tea at Mona Vale gardens beside the Avon River
* Stop and smell the roses… they’re everywhere!
* ...and of course, explore the city on the Christchurch City Bike Tour!
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