⛪️ Christchurch, New Zealand

📍 "Off-season adventures start HERE!" 🚘 How to Get Around ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rent a Car! Why? Freedom to explore the scattered South Island gems. Must-haves: Int’l license + translation + passport + bank card. NZTA website: Brush up on left-side driving rules! 🚗 Rental Hack: Apex Car Rentals: 6 days ≈ $650NZD (full insurance = peace of mind). 🚌 Public Transport: ❌ No AT Hop cards/Apple Pay—cash only ($4) or buy a metro card ($2 card + $2/ride). 📸 Must-Dos 1️⃣ Christchurch Art Gallery "Floating house" 3D illusion + rotating art exhibits 🎨 2️⃣ Riverside Market Food court vibes ("meh" for locals, fun for visitors!). 🚂 Heritage Tram: Ride before 5PM (we missed it—next time!). 🌮 Eat Here: Chiwahwah $30-40pp: Crunchy fried chicken tacos 🌮 Must-order: Chili beef + NZ kumara (sweet potato) 🍠 Tropicana: Rum-spiked tropical smoothie 🍹🍍 ⚠️ Heads Up! Winter is coming! Layer up—Christchurch winds bite! ❄️ "Chill city, but dig deeper for hidden gems." #Christchurch #NZTravel #SouthIsland #WinterInNZ