Christchurch is the second-largest city in New Zealand. It is also referred to as the Garden City and houses some the most admired collection of plants in NZ at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. It is also close to exciting holiday destinations like the vineyards of the Waipara Valley, Hanmer Springs, Canterbury Plains, Southern Alps and more. Its unique and exquisite marine life is a visual treat. For a heritage lesson, you can visit the Cathedral Square and learn about its numerous stories. You can also indulge in a variety of outdoorsy activities like skiing, golfing, bungy jumping, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, wind surfing, whale watching and more.