🇳🇿 Christchurch Travel Guide | Type-A Perfectionist's Itinerary 📝✨

🗓️ 3-Day Perfect Itinerary Day 1-2: Explore Christchurch + Akaroa French Village 🦙 Day 3: Kaikoura Whale Watching 🐋 ("Seasickness pills = MUST!") 🚗 Transport Hacks • Tram: $40 day pass 🚋 (covers all downtown spots!) • Private Car Hire (Chinese-speaking drivers) = cheaper than taxis for groups! • Avoid short taxi rides – *"Our 5-min ride cost a latte’s worth!"* ☕ 🚶♀️ Iconic Citywalk Route Botanic Gardens 🌸 → 2. Arts Centre 🎭 → 3. Avon River Punting 🚣♂️ → 4. Bridge of Remembrance ⚔️ → 5. Riverside Market 🍣 → 6. Cardboard Cathedral 📦 → 7. Heritage Tram 🚃 → 8. New Regent St. 🌈 🍽️ Foodie Hits • Smokey T’s: Meat sweats welcome 🥩 • Bistro Gentil: "Fancy French vibes on a budget" 🥖 • Waffle Haus: Banana-choc waffles = "Worth every calorie!" 🍌🍫 • Amazonita: Date-night gold 💘 ("Order the lamb!") 💡 Pro Tips • Free attractions rule here! • Street art = Instagram gold 🎨 • Slow travel > rushing – *"3 days = ideal for soaking it in."* #ChristchurchUnlocked #NZTravelHacks