{"id":9018,"date":"2025-03-30T22:58:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T14:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freeneasytravel.com\/?p=9018"},"modified":"2025-07-05T17:30:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T09:30:13","slug":"new-zealand-self-drive-2024-day-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freeneasytravel.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/30\/new-zealand-self-drive-2024-day-11\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand Self-Drive 2024 Day 11"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Riverside Market<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

In the morning, we visited the Riverside Market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The indoor area is full of food stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shopping is outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The tram still operates here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After the Riverside market, we came to this Farmer’s Market. Look at all the fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Christchurch Botanic Gardens<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Our next destination was the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is just across the road. It is a beautiful building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The place was quite big. And it’s free.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Christchurch Gondola<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The final place for today is the Christchurch Gondola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There were sheep on the side of the hill.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Christchurch Gondola<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

At the top of the mountain, there is a walk-around outdoor viewing level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We had some light snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Christchurch Gondola<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Before heading outdoors for a walk. It was quite windy and cold.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Christchurch Gondola<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

And we had to be careful not to step on the sheep poo……<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Modern Eatery<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Our dinner for the night was at The Modern Eatery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The next morning, we took an early flight back home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So long, New Zealand. Until next time……………<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the morning, we visited the Riverside Market. The indoor area is full of food stalls. Shopping is outside. The tram still operates here. After the Riverside market, we came to this Farmer’s Market. Look at all the fruits and vegetables. Our next destination was the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. 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