5 Days in Christchurch

📍 Itinerary Overview ✈️ My Christchurch #travel Trip with Trip.com 🇳🇿
I booked my flight tickets from Australia to New Zealand with Trip.com – great prices and super easy booking! 🙌
After landing at Christchurch Airport, I picked up my rental car from YES Car Rental (also booked through Trip.com 🚗). Everything was smooth and convenient.
🌊 Day 1–2: Lake Tekapo
I stayed two nights at Skyrim Lodge – an amazing place with stunning views! From there, I visited Tasman Glacier and Mount Cook – breathtaking scenery everywhere. In the evenings, I enjoyed magical stargazing at Lake Tekapo ✨.
🌸 Day 3: Timaru & Akaroa
On the way, I stopped at the Timaru Botanic Gardens, then explored the Ashburton area and the Rakaia Gorge Lookout before returning to Christchurch.
That night, I stayed at Akaroa Village Inn – such a charming place! The Wright Lookout was perfect for sunrise and sunset 🌄🌅. The drive along Long Bay Road back to Christchurch was also beautiful.
🏙️ Day 4: Christchurch City
I stayed at 311 Motel Riccarton – very nice and comfortable. I explored Christchurch City, enjoyed the Christchurch Gondola 🚠, visited the Botanic Gardens, and had fun at the International Antarctic Centre.
💺 To end my trip, thanks to Trip.com, I enjoyed free access to the Manaia Lounge at Christchurch International Airport – the best way to relax before my flight.
🙏 Big thanks to Trip.com for making my trip so smooth, affordable, and unforgettable. From cheap air tickets to car rentals, hotels, and lounge access – everything was perfect! Highly recommend Trip.com for your next adventure 🌍💙

🚩 Sightseeing Route My Christchurch Sightseeing Route with Trip.com
✈️ Flight: Australia → Christchurch (booked on Trip.com – best price!)
🚗 Car Rental: YES Car Rental Christchurch (booked via Trip.com)
📍 Day 1 – Arrival & Lake Tekapo
Pick up rental car at Christchurch Airport
Drive to Lake Tekapo
Stay: Skyrim Lodge (2 nights)
Evening: Stargazing at Lake Tekapo ✨
📍 Day 2 – Tasman Glacier & Mount Cook
Drive to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
Visit Tasman Glacier
Explore Mount Cook Village & viewpoints
Return to Lake Tekapo for another night 🌌
📍 Day 3 – Timaru, Ashburton & Akaroa
Morning: Visit Timaru Botanic Gardens 🌸
Stop at Ashburton Area
Stop at Rakaia Gorge Lookout 🏞️
Drive to Akaroa
Stay: Akaroa Village Inn
Sunset/Sunrise at Wright Lookout, Akaroa 🌅🌄
📍 Day 4 – Christchurch City
Scenic drive back to Christchurch via Long Bay Road
Stay: 311 Motel Riccarton
Attractions:
Christchurch Gondola 🚠
Christchurch Botanic Gardens 🌿
International Antarctic Centre ❄️
📍 Departure
Return rental car at Christchurch Airport
Manaia Lounge access (free with Trip.com 💺)
Flight back to Australia ✈️

🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions Lake Tekapo , Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park,International Antarctic Centre, Akaroa,Christchurch Botanic Gardens,Christchurch Gondola, Christchurch City.
🚇 Transportation Yes Rentals Christchurch Branch
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