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Best Things To Do in Christchurch, New Zealand

In the Winter post-pandemic

sign outside a cafe in Christchurch June 2022 —© image taken by the author

Fortress New Zealand is opening. After being locked up for two years, Aeoteroa is getting ready to welcome visitors and it is not a moment too soon.

This café sign says it all.

But what is it like visiting Christchurch post-pandemic?

My reasons for being in New Zealand were not touristy at all.

Despite the personal sadness going on, my sister and I decided to take a few days away. It was the space we needed to unwind. This would probably be our last trip to New Zealand. And my sister had yet to set foot on the South Island.

So, let’s get on with what to do in Christchurch in a day.

We took an early morning flight to capitalize on having an extra day, basing ourselves in Christchurch for four nights.

Getting into the city

You can take the local bus service from the airport; it has regular schedules and will take you into the CBD (Central Business District).

We opted for convenience and to save time, so had booked a shuttle at NZ$15 per person each way.