Monday 13 February 2012

Visiting New Zealand : A visit to the Canterbury Museum, Christchurch



Christchurch, is one of New Zealand’s most visited city with a population of over 350 000. It is a modern day city fully laced with all facilities you can expect from a 21st century metropolis. However, what makes it more than just a well developed cosmopolitan attraction is the rich history and perseverance of the art, culture and architecture.

The city is in am easy accesses through the air as many airlines offer cheap flights to Christchurch to boost tourism in the regions. Also, there are many settlers of New Zealand in the UK that keep the flights busy and cheap fares keep on moving in and out of the market. To check the available cheap flights to Christ church and ongoing promotional fares  see cheap flights to New Zealand

Not only for the tourists, but also for the locals Christchurch proves to be a great place to live, work, visit and do business as it also serves as an international gateway to the South Island. This also adds to the fame of the city and its global significance. Christchurch is a friendly, pleased and relaxing holiday destination for those seeking a fresh beginning to their life. Also, for family holidays, honeymooners and school trips it is not only a splendid city to get amazed of but also provided information and education on many historical and scientific prospective through its museums and galleries. One of the most popular locations in Christchurch, worth a visit is the Canterbury Museum.

Canterbury Museum is recognized round the globe for having some of the finest cultural and natural collections in New Zealand. Also, it is a great place of interest by dint of its creative and imaginative displays. Canterbury Museum offers a world class display of geology, zoology, Maori, Asian and European collections, vital for people from all groups and ages…after all…one is never too old to learn !
Another prospective of the Canterbury Museum is that, it is housed in one of Christchurch’s finest historic buildings, the building it self is worth a visit and bow that it is laces and ornamented with some of the world rarest collections of art and history…it is a double treat. Other attraction of the museum is the late 19th century Christchurch Street, the very exciting hands-on Discovery Centre for children of all ages, the world’s top stories from Antarctica’s heroic era of discovery and exploration. Also, "Living Canterbury” provides a look at what makes our environment special and how we can protect it something we always leave on others to do…

Apart from the food for thought, it also offers food for you stomach, you can enjoy a rest in the delightful Museum Cafe overlooking the Botanic Gardens, or browse around the Museum Store. As an addition you can make you boring afternoon a relaxing and refreshing experience by including a visit to the nearby Botanic Gardens and the Arts Centre.

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