Having lunch at Red Bowl Restaurant located in Riccarton.
Visiting Chrischurch CBD, restoration or demolition of buildings were underway. Road closure was still in effect and uneven road surfaces could be felt when passing by.
Strolling along the banks of Avon River and watching the wild ducks paddling was so relaxing. This river flows through the centre of the city of Christchurch, and the walkway would lead the tourists through to the trailing willows and leafy banks of the stunning Botanic Gardens.
Dinner at friend's home.
2012-5-6 -- Cloudy/Sunny
Visiting Cookie Time (a cookie factory), this factory had baked the world's largest cookie and broken the Guinness world records.
Having lunch at Kohan Japanese Restaurant located in Tekapo.
The church of the good shepherd is located at the lakeside, a small church which can accommodate for about twenty people, a good place for wedding ceremony.
A magnificent lake with clear water and sky, nice scenery in every angle.
There are stunning views of the Mackenzie Basin on the summit of Mount John. It is one of the best situated observatories for viewing the southern night skies.
Dinner at Redcliffs Chinese Restaurant in Redcliff.
2012-5-7 -- Sunny
Wine tasting at Mud House Winery located in North Canterbury, the Gewurztraminer was impressive.
Visiting a development site of new homes, a lot of new homes were built after the earthquake.
Heading towards Kaikoura, Kaikoura means "meal of crayfish" in Maui, a little town lying along the sea side.
Having lunch at Thai SIAM Restaurant, the steamed crayfish was delicious.
Heading to the Fyffe House which was built on the bones of the Whale.
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These pups were born in November and December on the rocky seashore either side of the stream mouth and start coming here in April. They stay in the stream for several day at a time but must return to the coast to feed on their mother's rick milk. Between April and October these pups explore their surroundings, developing their swimming and social skills. They make their own way up to the waterfall and are not lost. This energetic physical activity builds powerful muscles and develops coordination, attributes needed to become effective marine hunters.
Dinner at Five Star Vietnamese located at Bryndwr.
2012-5-8 -- Sunny
Heading to the top of Akaroa to see the crater of an extinct volcano. The scenery is spectacular and there are a lot of amazing rock formations.
Arriving Akaroa, a French town in New Zealand.
Having lunch at Bully Hayes Restaurant, the oysters and cheese are delicious.
Heading to Barrys Bay Cheese factory, tasting and purchasing different kinds of cheese.
Strolling on Poranui Beach, a quiet beach full of black pebbles.
Having a cup of coffee on the way home at Coffee Culture Lincoln.
Dinner at friend’s home.
Christchurch is New Zealand's second-largest city and the gateway to the South Island. Bordered by hills and the Pacific Ocean, it is situated on the edge of the Canterbury Plains that stretch to the Southern Alps. The Central City and some eastern suburbs have suffered earthquake damage but the city as a whole continues to operate and Christchurch is still a great place to live, work and play.
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