Christchurch and Akaroa — 3 days

Christchurch in depth, then a day trip to Akaroa. Day-by-day itinerary: Christchurch Botanic Gardens; Avon River; Akaroa.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 — Christchurch Botanic Gardens

• Christchurch Botanic Gardens — Christchurch
• Cardboard Cathedral — Christchurch
• Canterbury Museum — Christchurch

Day 2 — Avon River

• Avon River — Christchurch
• Christchurch Art Gallery — Christchurch
• Earthquake memorial — Christchurch

Day 3 — Akaroa

• Trip to Akaroa — Christchurch → Akaroa
• Akaroa village — Akaroa
• Akaroa Harbour — Akaroa