Trips to Christchurch
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A tour operator you can trust. 5 week tour of New Zealand and Australia, everything went as agreed and as stated in the itinerary. Great job Asko and Project tours. Really professional operation and service
A very well-organized trip to Australia and New Zealand. Thank you!
The concept worked perfectly for us:Peaceful vacation: We appreciated that it wasn’t a group trip. We were able to explore the destinations at our own pace, but the schedule and advance reservations gave the trip a clear framework.Reservations in order: All hotel and tour reservations worked flawlessly in principle.Safety net: When there were twists and turns along the way – such as flight cancellations – the office handled the situations for us nicely. It was relaxing to know that someone else would take care of the logistics if the original plan changed.
A 2-week tour of Australia tailored for us. Interesting destinations and good hotels. Exceptions to the planned program were handled very well. I highly recommend!
The trip went well. The destinations were interesting and the transportation was handled as planned. I definitely recommend this trip organizer.
Asko listened to our wishes and tailored the package to our needs. Highly recommended!
We had a wonderful 4,5 week tour across Australia and Project Matka made excellent job planning the trip and made all needed reservations including all travel, accommodation and activities. The schedule and all activities were really well planned and we saw a lot of Australia, its nature and animals and the culture during our trip. We absolutely loved our trip!
Big thanks to Asko and Project travel! I was on a 3-week vacation in Australia. All the details were carefully and carefully planned and thought out. The trip went without a hitch. I got to see amazing places and have new experiences. Super thanks. I can warmly recommend Asko and Project travel!
Many thanks to Asko and Project Matka. A wonderfully planned and executed three-week trip to Australia, during which we got to explore great city destinations and above all, wonderful nature, from rainforests to fabulously beautiful sandy beaches and, as the cherry on the cake, snorkeling on the reef. The arrangements were really well made. With the written and verbal instructions from Asko, it was easy and safe for even the most relaxed traveler to travel. I recommend Project Matka, with their help you can tailor a trip to your own preferences.
I can really recommend Projekt Matka. They planned a memorable New Zealand and Australia tour for me, everything went smoothly. Asko was always available quickly when I needed advice or directions. A well thought out trip!
The travel program was as tight as we had hoped, but it ran smoothly and every detail was carefully thought out. The arrangements exceeded our expectations in every way.
My experience with Project Matka was absolutely outstanding! From start to finish, they provided exceptional services that went above and beyond my expectations.First and foremost, the planning process was a breeze, thanks to their invaluable tips and recommendations. Asko, from Project Matka, not only designed our dream holiday but also added incredible value by suggesting fantastic restaurant options and local gems that truly made our trip unforgettable. It's the little details like these that make all the difference.Moreover, the communication with Project Matka was superb. Asko and his team made sure we felt like we were in exceptionally good hands throughout our entire journey. They were responsive, attentive, and always ready to address any questions or concerns we had, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable experience.Thanks to Project Matka, we had a dream holiday that exceeded our expectations. I can't recommend them enough for their top-notch services, thoughtful planning, and outstanding communication. Asko, you delivered our dream holiday, and we're incredibly grateful. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
If you are considering a trip to Australia and/or New Zealand don’t hesitate to use Project Matka. We are experienced travelers and never used an agent prior to this trip. Project Matka not only listened to our wants, preferences, style, likes and dislikes, but provided guidance and suggestions we hadn’t consider. Our final itinerary not only met but exceeded our expectations. The cities, hotels, tours which was a combination of self guided, private and semi-private tours was seamless and absolutely perfect. We spent 30 days between the two countries and it was a trip of a lifetime primarily due to the support we got for Project Matka.
Asko Project Matka helped me plan and implement a wonderful holiday in Melbourne. However, in a relatively short time I managed to see a lot. Thanks to the useful tips I received from Asko. His local knowledge of Melbourne is in a class of its own. I can warmly recommend Project Matka if you are looking for a holiday in Australia!
A thousand thanks to Asko and Project Matka for the absolutely fantastic arrangements for our trip to central Australia. Everything went perfectly, and the experiences were one after the other. We asked for an active itinerary with hiking in stunning landscapes as the main focus, and that's what we definitely got. Other highlights included dinner under the stars, a camel ride at sunrise, and the light art installation Field of Lights. Warm recommendation to Asko and the Project Matka team.
Experience Christchurch’s stunning gardens
Christchurch is best known for its many beautiful gardens, and for good reason: with over 1200 parks and gardens, the city is traditionally thought of as a ‘garden city’. Christchurch is the largest city on the South Island and offers visitors beautiful views from the top of the surrounding green hills to the Pacific Ocean and the Canterbury Plains. The majestic Southern Alps can also be seen in the distance.
For your trip to Christchurch, we recommend a visit to the majestic Christchurch Botanic Gardens, a guided punting tour on the River Avon, a historic tram ride around the city or a gondola ride up the surrounding hills.
Christchurch is also often referred to as the most English city in the world outside England. Its Englishness is evident in its parks and old Gothic-style buildings, and the people here are proud of their British heritage. If you want to get to know the city’s culture better, its many heritage sites, museums, galleries and lively restaurant scene are well worth a visit.
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Christchurch city is convenient to explore
When you’re in Christchurch, you should make a point of taking in the scenery, for example by taking a scenic ride above the valleys in the Christchurch gondola, which offers stunning panoramic views.
The best way to discover the natural beauty of Christchurch’s famous botanical gardens is on a guided botanical garden tour using electric vehicles. This way you can see as much as possible in one tour.
Christchurch’s evolving city centre is easily accessible by the beautifully restored trams, one of the city’s most beloved attractions. Christchurch also offers city tours of the area devastated by the 2011 earthquakes, the Botanic Gardens, Mona Vale House, the Museum and Arts Centre and many other places of interest.
For the shopper and food lover Christchurch
With modern shopping malls, charming boutiques and open-air markets, Christchurch’s shopping opportunities offer social, unique and fun experiences for the traveller. Restaurants, bars and breweries offer plenty of options to recharge your batteries after hours of shopping.
Inspired by unique European shopping and dining, Colombo Street is a chic shopping district that combines the iconic and distinctive character of Christchurch with an effortless European vibe. There’s also an art cinema and nice cafes, restaurants and bars. It’s the place to go if you want to explore the city’s leading fashion stores and brands.
The charming Christchurch Farmers’ Market takes place every Saturday at the historic Riccarton House. There you can treat yourself to locally produced meats, cheeses and many other delicacies. On Sundays, the same venue hosts a craft market, where Christchurch visitors can buy local arts and crafts. The Riverside Market in the heart of Christchurch is also a good destination for visitors.
When in Christchurch, make the most of the dining options, where you’ll find everything from cosy cafes and relaxed neighbourhood bars to romantic fine dining. Dare to sample all the flavours this culturally diverse area has to offer.
Day trips from Christchurch
The Canterbury area is worth enjoying over several days, so you can spend time at each of its unique attractions. A great way to see Canterbury is to take a world-famous train journey on the Tranz Alpine. Bursting with awe-inspiring scenery, the journey takes you through the magnificent Waimakariri Gorge, and from there you’ll reach the enchanting high mountains of the Southern Alps and Arthur’s Pass, where your guide will meet you. Once you have experienced the beauty of the journey, you will return by luxury vehicle.
As you travel across the vast Canterbury Plains, you are surrounded by the rugged mountain ranges of the high country. The landscape changes dramatically as you head towards the incredible Southern Alps, where you can watch the unique Waimakariri River flow. In Arthur’s Pass National Park, you can take short walks and experience the beauty of the forests, rivers and mountain scenery. Following an old bus route, you can see the breathtaking Otira Gorge, a reminder of the road builders of the 1860s and the Maori routes as they searched for precious greenstone.
You can travel through an area fringed by limestone cliffs, gorges and mountain landscapes. This is the area where the film version of C.S. Lewis’s famous Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was shot. Here you can also view the incredible Castle Hill cliffs, which have been beautifully weathered by the elements.
The return journey takes you through Porters Pass, where you can enjoy spectacular views of the Canterbury Plains before returning to Christchurch.
Getting around Christchurch
When travelling in Christchurch, public transport is easy to use, with a well-established bus network. You can also travel to your destination by train, bus or ferry. You can pay for your bus journey with a Metrocard or cash.
Ready to plan your dream journey to Oceania?
I am a qualified travel professional from Finland, living in Australia for over 20 years. Because I am based locally in the destination, I will tailor-make your itinerary with the best insider tips and provide reliable on-the-ground support throughout your trip.
Get in touch, and let’s make your travel dreams come true! Read more >
Asko Meriläinen
Your travel planner, entrepreneur
A tour operator you can trust. 5 week tour of New Zealand and Australia, everything went as agreed and as stated in the itinerary. Great job Asko and Project tours. Really professional operation and service
A very well-organized trip to Australia and New Zealand. Thank you!
The concept worked perfectly for us:Peaceful vacation: We appreciated that it wasn’t a group trip. We were able to explore the destinations at our own pace, but the schedule and advance reservations gave the trip a clear framework.Reservations in order: All hotel and tour reservations worked flawlessly in principle.Safety net: When there were twists and turns along the way – such as flight cancellations – the office handled the situations for us nicely. It was relaxing to know that someone else would take care of the logistics if the original plan changed.
A 2-week tour of Australia tailored for us. Interesting destinations and good hotels. Exceptions to the planned program were handled very well. I highly recommend!
The trip went well. The destinations were interesting and the transportation was handled as planned. I definitely recommend this trip organizer.
Asko listened to our wishes and tailored the package to our needs. Highly recommended!
We had a wonderful 4,5 week tour across Australia and Project Matka made excellent job planning the trip and made all needed reservations including all travel, accommodation and activities. The schedule and all activities were really well planned and we saw a lot of Australia, its nature and animals and the culture during our trip. We absolutely loved our trip!
Big thanks to Asko and Project travel! I was on a 3-week vacation in Australia. All the details were carefully and carefully planned and thought out. The trip went without a hitch. I got to see amazing places and have new experiences. Super thanks. I can warmly recommend Asko and Project travel!
Many thanks to Asko and Project Matka. A wonderfully planned and executed three-week trip to Australia, during which we got to explore great city destinations and above all, wonderful nature, from rainforests to fabulously beautiful sandy beaches and, as the cherry on the cake, snorkeling on the reef. The arrangements were really well made. With the written and verbal instructions from Asko, it was easy and safe for even the most relaxed traveler to travel. I recommend Project Matka, with their help you can tailor a trip to your own preferences.
I can really recommend Projekt Matka. They planned a memorable New Zealand and Australia tour for me, everything went smoothly. Asko was always available quickly when I needed advice or directions. A well thought out trip!
The travel program was as tight as we had hoped, but it ran smoothly and every detail was carefully thought out. The arrangements exceeded our expectations in every way.
My experience with Project Matka was absolutely outstanding! From start to finish, they provided exceptional services that went above and beyond my expectations.First and foremost, the planning process was a breeze, thanks to their invaluable tips and recommendations. Asko, from Project Matka, not only designed our dream holiday but also added incredible value by suggesting fantastic restaurant options and local gems that truly made our trip unforgettable. It's the little details like these that make all the difference.Moreover, the communication with Project Matka was superb. Asko and his team made sure we felt like we were in exceptionally good hands throughout our entire journey. They were responsive, attentive, and always ready to address any questions or concerns we had, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable experience.Thanks to Project Matka, we had a dream holiday that exceeded our expectations. I can't recommend them enough for their top-notch services, thoughtful planning, and outstanding communication. Asko, you delivered our dream holiday, and we're incredibly grateful. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
If you are considering a trip to Australia and/or New Zealand don’t hesitate to use Project Matka. We are experienced travelers and never used an agent prior to this trip. Project Matka not only listened to our wants, preferences, style, likes and dislikes, but provided guidance and suggestions we hadn’t consider. Our final itinerary not only met but exceeded our expectations. The cities, hotels, tours which was a combination of self guided, private and semi-private tours was seamless and absolutely perfect. We spent 30 days between the two countries and it was a trip of a lifetime primarily due to the support we got for Project Matka.
Asko Project Matka helped me plan and implement a wonderful holiday in Melbourne. However, in a relatively short time I managed to see a lot. Thanks to the useful tips I received from Asko. His local knowledge of Melbourne is in a class of its own. I can warmly recommend Project Matka if you are looking for a holiday in Australia!
A thousand thanks to Asko and Project Matka for the absolutely fantastic arrangements for our trip to central Australia. Everything went perfectly, and the experiences were one after the other. We asked for an active itinerary with hiking in stunning landscapes as the main focus, and that's what we definitely got. Other highlights included dinner under the stars, a camel ride at sunrise, and the light art installation Field of Lights. Warm recommendation to Asko and the Project Matka team.
24/7 support at every stage of your journey, before, during, and after your trip
Free travel planning
Submitting the form does not commit you to anything