A lakeside lawn offers a great place to chill and recharge. A Hong Kong woman filmed a blockbuster while charging.

A must-see in Christchurch! Botanical Park "Heavenly Staircase" check-in + large grassland to relax, Hong Kong girls half-day tour guide with transportation

Seriously, don’t just shop around in Christchurch, this “Christchurch Botanic Gardens” is a real treasure for relaxation and photography! It's big enough to walk for half a day, has a breathtakingly beautiful "Heavenly Staircase", and a large grassland suitable for picnics, even cultural and historical installations. Hong Kong girls must have taken pictures of their mobile phone battery red!

Must-see "Heavenly Staircase": Zero-waste photography by the lake

The most anticipated thing when entering the park is the "Stairway to Heaven" by the lake! This staircase is right next to the botanical garden "Hagley Lake" (Hagley Lake), white staircase extends all the way to the lake, behind the green glowing woods, when the sun is good, light and shadow sprinkled on the staircase, whether sitting down, walking, or from across the lake, it seems to blend with nature.

When I went to see many foreigners are there to check in, and my father with the children running up and down the stairs, the atmosphere is very chill ~ remember to go early, 9-10 am the sun is the softest, not too sun, the skin condition is particularly good!

The big grass is empty: Hong Kong girls' "recharge time"

After hiking the stairs, be sure to go to the big grass next to you and sit down! The grass is so big that you can't see the end, all soft green grass, and many big trees to shade, bring a picnic mat and the small dim sum you bought before, sit there blowing in the wind, looking at the lake in the distance and swimming with ducks, is simply Hong Kong work back to crazy Hong Kong girl "charging artifact"!

When I went, I saw locals with dogs for a walk, and students doing group projects. The sun fell on the grass, and even the air felt warm. If you were afraid of trouble, there was also a small dining cart selling coffee and sandwiches in the garden.

Culture + Historical Installation: Turns out botanical gardens have stories

Don't think that the botanical garden is just beautiful scenery, there are many historic installations inside, let me tell you secretly, this botanical garden was in 1863, is considered Christchurch's "old-fashioned" green space!

• Maori cultural markers: There are several traditional Maori installations made of wood and stone in the garden, next to English and Chinese explanation signs explaining the meaning of these installations

• Centennial Greenhouse: There is also a “Canterbury Glasshouse” filled with tropical plants, the greenhouse itself is a century-old building, wooden frame and glass top have a nostalgic feel, small pools and ferns inside, like entering another tropical world!

Address + ride route: Lazy direct copy assignments

Address: 7 Rolleston Ave, Christchurch Central City (right next to Christchurch Central City, super convenient!)

• Bus Direct: The most labor-saving way! Take bus No. 28, 29 or 135, get off at Botanic Gardens stop, and walk for 2 minutes to the main entrance. The bus fare is about NZ$3-4, with Octopus card or cash

• Walking/Cycling: If you live in the city center (such as near the Riverside Market), walk north along Colombo St for about 15 minutes and you can see the street view of Christchurch along the way;

• Driving: There is free parking in the park, but crowded on weekends, it is recommended to go early to grab a seat ~

Tips for Hong Kong girls

1. Remember to bring sunscreen and a sun hat, the grass doesn’t have much shade, too much sun at noon will affect the “empty experience”;

2. Wear light-colored clothes to take pictures, white, light blue and grass, stairs super match, photography more outstanding;

3. The park is very big, it is recommended to pick up a free map at the main entrance before entering the park, do not get lost (I almost couldn't find the heavenly steps last time, luckily I asked the staff!)

In truth, this botanical garden completely subverted my impression of the "park", not only beautiful scenery, but also culture and history, whether you want to take pictures, relax, or learn about the local culture, it's great! Next time you visit Christchurch, remember to leave half a day here, it will definitely make you feel “super worth it”! #RegisterSeptemberHotelSleeperTestSleeper2025 #New Zealand #New Zealand What's trendy?