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The Garden City was ranked fourth behind Wellington (1) Auckland (2) and Queenstown (3), in the AA commissioned Mood of the New Zealand Traveller survey. Rotorua came in fifth.

Tourism Industry Association NZ acting chief executive Grant Lilly revealed the top picks this week at the tourism trade show, Trenz 2012, in Queenstown.

To read the full article you can click on the link below...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-n ... m-hot-spot]]> http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120511-133950 Stephanie Fitts Fri, 11 May 2012 01:39:50 GMT http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/comments.php?y=12&m=05&entry=entry120511-133950 http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120428-124921
This new website will help people plan their journey. Visitors to the Transport for Christchurch website can navigate around the interactive map to identify where road works are located and how they may affect their journey around the city.

For further information, visit www.transportforchch.govt.nz ]]> http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120428-124921 Stephanie Fitts Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:49:21 GMT http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/comments.php?y=12&m=04&entry=entry120428-124921 http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120216-201847
Residents will be wowed by gardens by Australian designers Rick Eckersley, Scott Leung and Myles Broad with their gold award-winning The Last Australian Garden from the 2010 Singapore Garden Festival and four future inner city Christchurch gardens by Ellerslie gold award winners and top New Zealand designers, Aucklanders Xanthe White and Tim Feather, Wellington’s Ben Hoyle and the Canterbury Horticultural Society.

There will be more than 40 gardens on display, in what will be one of the best shows to be seen in Christchurch.

For more information, visit http://www.ellerslieflowershow.co.nz/



]]> http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120216-201847 Stephanie Fitts Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:18:47 GMT http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/comments.php?y=12&m=02&entry=entry120216-201847 http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120210-124743
1. Swim with the smallest dolphins in the world in
the pictureque Akaroa Harbour (the Hector's Dolphins).

2. Spend a day exploring Waiheke Island - it's beautiful beaches and quiet NZ village life.

3. Visit Milford Sounds, whether it be to hike or cruise by boat - it's magical.

4. Enjoy views from the top of Mount John Obsevatory above Lake Tekapo - the snowy peaks of the Southern Alps and Mount Cook.

5. Book on the Christchurch Bike Tour to see and hear about the city's future plans after the devastating earthquake in February 2010.

6. Visit the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks & Blowholes on the West Coast of the South Island.

7. Tour the vines (whether it be in Central Otago, Marlborough or the Hawkes Bay - there are plenty of options to sample some fine New Zealand wine!)

8. Enjoy a spot of lunch and great New Zealand roasted coffee at Bennetts of Mangawhai (far north).

9. Sandboarding at 90-mile beach (far north). If you are planning to make it all the way to Cape Reinga you will not regret it!

10. Jump from a plane in Taupo, with amazing views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
]]> http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120210-124743 Stephanie Fitts Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:47:43 GMT http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/comments.php?y=12&m=02&entry=entry120210-124743 http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120201-202419 The Complete History of Christchurch (abridged)

Date: Wednesday 1st - Sunday 19th February
Times: 2pm & 7pm performances
Where: Daffodil Lawn, Botanic Gardens

A light-hearted look at Christchurch – recent history, including the current earthquake situation, as well as right back to the colonists and Ngāi Tahu – all done in under 90 minutes.

The show will be performed by The Outwits, a well-known talented group made up of experienced performers: Greg Cooper, Jared Corbin and Andrew Ford. Mark Hadlow has also performed with The Outwits and has taken time out from his work on The Hobbit to direct this unique and inspiring performance as a way, along with the boys, of giving something back to the people of Christchurch.

For more information visit, http://www.summertimes.co.nz/Events/Com ... church.asp]]> http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120201-202419 Stephanie Fitts Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:24:19 GMT http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/comments.php?y=12&m=02&entry=entry120201-202419 http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120125-203728 Christchurch Bike Tours have been included on page 10 of this new guide.

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]]> http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120125-203728 Stephanie Fitts Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:37:28 GMT http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/comments.php?y=12&m=01&entry=entry120125-203728 http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120113-144120
In the eyes of the judges, Air New Zealand was the best airline in the world in the past twelve months.

The ATW judges lauded Air New Zealand’s industry-leading innovation and motivation of its staff, which had resulted in exceptional performance across the airline in market position, customer service, fiscal management and operational safety.

They described Air New Zealand as an industry trendsetter in a number of areas including product innovation and social media.

Judges were also impressed with the airline’s environmental initiatives including its commitment to operating a very young and highly fuel efficient fleet.

Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe, who will travel to Singapore next month to collect the award, said today’s announcement came as a huge thrill.

“Winning ATW Airline of the Year in 2010 was in my view one of the greatest accolades that had ever been bestowed on Air New Zealand - in our industry it’s equivalent to winning an Oscar. To pick up the award again this year is simply outstanding.”

For flights into Christchurch you can book with Air New Zealand by visiting, www.airnewzealand.co.nz]]> http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120113-144120 Stephanie Fitts Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:41:20 GMT http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/comments.php?y=12&m=01&entry=entry120113-144120 http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120111-130517
Hi Stephanie
We really enjoyed the christchurch bike tour and Jacky was a great guide. She really tailored her presentations for us as locals and the Australians on board too. I learned quite a bit. At all times we felt safe with her guidance through the dodgier areas where the roading and traffic flow wasn't as smoothe as it once was.
I will recommend this activity to anyone - visitors to Chch and locals. Well done you for keeping the business going through thick and thin...
Ps - I learnt about the tours after reading the Escape artice in The Press. It has also increased my reading of Escape too.
Keep up the great work!
Helen, Barbara and Ken]]> http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120111-130517 Stephanie Fitts Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:05:17 GMT http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/comments.php?y=12&m=01&entry=entry120111-130517 http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120110-124244
The Breeze Lazy Sundays - 9 Jan till 13 Mar
Where: Bontanic Gardens
Cost: Free event
Enjoy relaxing with a picnic and soaking up some great local musical talent.

The Inagural New Zealand Sandcastle Competition - 21/22 Jan Where: New Brighton Beach
Cost: Free
Head to the beach and check out some amazing sandcastle creations.

Christchurch Farmers' Market - Re-opens 9th Jan (every Saturday)
Where: Riccarton House
Cost: Free (bring money for buying local delights though!)
Set in the stunning grounds of Riccarton
House, the Farmers' Market runs each Saturday morning from 9am to noon. Christchurch Bike Tours run two-hour tours to the market each week for $40 per person which includes a bike, helmet and guide. For more information click here...

World Buskers Festival - 19 till 29 Jan Where: North Hagley Park & New Brighton
Cost: Some performances are free, others require tickets
Christchurch's hugely ppopular buskers' festival has a laugh ready for everyone!

Touring Exhibition - Off the Wall: WearableArt Close Up - till 18 Mar
Where: Canterbury Museum
Cost: Free
This exhibition showcases a selection of the very best garments from the WOW® historic collection. A collection of these garments will also be accompanied by a significant New Zealand artist's painting, including Bill Hammond, Grahame Sydney and Timo Ranneli, adding another level of story telling within each piece.]]> http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120110-124244 Stephanie Fitts Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:42:44 GMT http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/comments.php?y=12&m=01&entry=entry120110-124244 http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry111221-210544
Visit http://popupcity.co.nz/

The blog show's you just how Christchurch city – the third largest in New Zealand with some 380,000 inhabitants – is recovering from what the experts all agree was a unique set of circumstances never before witnessed world-wide in the form of a series of high magnitude earthquakes between September 2010 and June 2011.

If you would like to see what activities there are to do in Christchurch visit, http://popupcity.co.nz/movin%e2%80%99-a ... ristchurch]]> http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry111221-210544 Stephanie Fitts Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:05:44 GMT http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/comments.php?y=11&m=12&entry=entry111221-210544