New Zealand has just about everything to satisfy the different palates that traveler might have. For those who are quite comfortable with comfortable cuddles, champagne breakfasts in bed followed by lazy morning strolls amid lush and beautiful scenery, there are rolling hills and rich green plains, the perfect location for romantic picnics.
As you fly into South Island’s largest city and main international gateway of Christchurch, you will be swept into the cosmopolitan feel of the city. There are 19th-century grey stone buildings, tree-lined avenues and extensive leafy parks. The Cathedral Square is where the heart of all the action is. Here, you will definitely not miss The Wizard, New Zealand’s only human attraction.
Christchurch offers a vast array of shopping malls such as Riccarton Mall which is the largest on South Island; to the numerous antique shops spread throughout the city. Be sure to also check out the markets that often offer the best bargains.
For a romantic rendezvous at the break of dawn, ballooning is an experience not to be missed, especially in Christchurch’s ideal geography and climate. Take off from any park in the city and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the endless ocean, the majestic mountain peaks and the undulating plains. However, where the balloon is launched is dependent on weather conditions.
Two hours drive from Christchurch will find you in the Canterbury region at Arthur’s Pass, heart of the Southern Alps. Take in huge gulps of fresh air; feast your eyes on the blue glacial lakes of Tekapo and Pukaki among the blooming wild flowers.
