CHRISTCHURCH

Stay: Heritage Christchurch ( heritagehotels. co.nz) is a gorgeous, century-old building, with stately hallways and a wide, sweeping staircase.

Do: Go punting on the River Avon, walk the ‘new’ CBD, pay respects at the city’s earthquake memorials, admire the plentiful street art, stroll the Botanic Gardens.

Eat: OGB, food trucks in Cathedral Square and the Christchurch Tramway Restaurant.