Christchurch Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Christchurch, NZ, South Island.
Orana Wildlife Park brings wildlife from around the world to Christchurch. Animals from Africa, South America, Australia, and New Zealand , including the native Kiwi, are housed at the park.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve consists of three areas, displaying animals from New Zealand and the rest of the world. Exhibit areas include the New Zealand Experience, the Farmyard, and the Exotic Wildlife Area.
Central in Christchurch, the Christchurch Botanic Gardens displays an enormous variety of trees, shrubs, and flowering plants, helping to maintain Christchurch as the Garden City.
Victoria Square
Long ago known as Market Square, this attractive plaza was once the city's bustling commercial heart. Today, it is an attractive park with fountains, well-manicured lawns, leafy shade trees and statues of Queen Victoria and Captain Cook. The square is a popular venue for outdoor events.
