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Eating out can be one of the highlights of a holiday in Christchurch. You can expect to find wonderful examples of edible excellence throughout the country, and the high standard of food offered by cafes and restaurants can be attributed to an unlimited supply of fresh, quality ingredients. The cuisine style known as Pacific Rim is New Zealand's point of difference. Pacific Rim blends the flavours of South East Asia, the Pacific and Japan. Seafood, the traditional Maori hangi (an earth oven), fresh fruit and locally produced venison and beef are just a selection of the must-try cuisine on offer. Combine this with world-class locally made wines and you have a memorable dining experience.

Known as the Garden City, Christchurch is a place of colour, atmosphere and world-class attractions. After the devastating earthquakes of 2010/11, it has also acquired a second reputation for resilience in the face of adversity. As many of Christchurch’s leading attractions are situated outside the stricken CBD, the effect on visitors is minimal. In fact, the city’s drive to rebuild itself has led to an exciting transitional period, with new shops and centres popping up regularly, so there’s always something fresh to see and do.

The unique International Antarctic Centre is open for business and has twice been acclaimed New Zealand's best visitor attraction. The Christchurch Art Gallery, currently closed for repairs after the earthquakes, is a testament to the creative and cultural foundations upon which the city rests. All of this is set against the backdrop of Hagley Park, more than 150 hectares (395 acres) of beautiful inner-city parkland.

It is a relaxed lifestyle – the shopping is excellent and restaurants provide a multi-ethnic culinary mix topped off with a uniquely New Zealand flavour. From great-tasting food to festivals, Christchurch and the surrounding Canterbury region provide a number of unique events and festivals – the Festival of Flowers, the International Buskers Festival, Showtime Canterbury and the Winter Carnival to name a few.