Christchurch, NZ 🇳🇿 | The Perfect City for a Walking Adventure

With year-end holidays approaching, here’s a one-day itinerary for exploring Christchurch on foot! The city center is compact but packed with charm—ideal for a leisurely CityWalk. Recommended Route: Cathedral Square → Heritage Tram → Cardboard Cathedral → Riverside Market → Bridge of Remembrance → The Arts Centre → Botanic Gardens 1️⃣ Cathedral Square ChristChurch Cathedral is under reconstruction (fully wrapped), but the nearby library is worth a quick visit. 2️⃣ Heritage Tram 🚋 (Must-do!) $40/person | Unlimited hop-on/hop-off at 18 stops. Super retro and photogenic! 3️⃣ Cardboard Cathedral ✝️ Designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban—the world’s only cardboard-built church! Dreamy and unique. 4️⃣ Riverside Market 🍴 Foodie heaven! Cafés, snacks, and restaurants (no bad options here). Pro tip: View the lantern-lit ceiling from the 2nd floor—magical! Don’t miss: Cured Salami (home to the "best sausages in town," per an airport security guard’s recommendation!). 5️⃣ Bridge of Remembrance 🌉 Right by the market. A serene spot where locals lunch by the river with coffee. 6️⃣ The Arts Centre 🎨 Free entry! Famous for its "floating house" installation and historic architecture. Across the street: Christchurch Botanic Gardens 🌿—don’t miss the fountain at the entrance (perfect photo op!). 7️⃣ Bonus: Punting on the Avon River 🚣♂️ Glide past willow trees with boatmen in traditional attire—pure relaxation! #BudgetFriendlyTravel #HolidayEats #NZTravel #CityWalk #HiddenGems #Christchurch