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We are 100% operational and open for business. We have suffered no structural damage. We have power, water and all facilities are working – this includes the toilets and hot showers, so it’s business as usual for us. We are handing out large doses of relaxation and sunshine as required.
Northlands Mall, service stations and supermarkets are all open, it is our central city and eastern suburbs – not our side of town, which has been effected by the aftershocks.
Since 1994, summer in Christchurch has meant the Buskers Festival—ten days in late January when downtown Christchurch comes to resemble a circus. Buskers from across New Zealand and around the world come to town for a massive, captivating, colourful display of street performances. It’s hugely popular with locals and visitors alike, and draws over 300,000 spectators each year. Absolutely a can’t-miss event.
With more than 500 performances by jugglers, acrobats, comedians, dancers, musicians you’ll be entertained and amazed by the talented buskers. The atmosphere in Christchurch is also worth experiencing, as the central business district transforms into a hub of music, movement, laughter and gasps of awe. After the earthquakes that rocked downtown last year, the city definitely deserves a week to let loose and have fun—we can’t wait! Read the rest of this entry »
Here in Christchurch, we have some beautiful summers. With long sunny days and the occasional tropical breeze blowing in from the north, we just love being outside!
Fortunately, Christchurch has plenty of places to go to enjoy the weather. Some of our favourite summer picnic spots are:
New Brighton Beach. Photo by Eli Duke with permission under Creative Commons
All of these places can be reached by the simple and efficient Christchurch bus system. Guests at Christchurch Top 10 can catch the bus from Northlands Mall, just a five minute walk from the gate.
Summer is also festival season in Christchurch, and we’re treated to a selection of events featuring live music, fireworks and family activities. Be sure to take advantage of these, which are free of charge and a guaranteed great time for the whole family. So pack your picnic basket and head down to… Read the rest of this entry »
Photo by N1NJ4 through a Creative Commons attribution license
Christmas in New Zealand may not feature snow or roaring fires, but that’s never stopped us from enjoying the holiday. Here in the southern hemisphere, we’re lucky enough to have Christmas during the summertime and we’ve adapted it appropriately. To Kiwis, the Christmas season means backyard BBQs and camping trips. Not a bad way to celebrate!
The Top 10 Holiday Park is fully equipped for you and your family to make the most of your Christmas holiday, with our pool, playground and BBQ areas. In addition, there is plenty going on in Christchurch to keep you busy this Christmas. Here are just a few of the activities around town this season: Read the rest of this entry »
Cranford Street Entrance
Landscaping our Cranford St entrance is well underway with the fence up and lots of huge rocks in place! Steve and the team have spent 3 days with a crane placing rocks.
Next week the plants arrive and we continue our native plant theme. Our gardener Niki can’t wait to get planting and will have 300 new plants under her wing.
Hi everyone,
If you are booked in with us or need accommodation in Christchurch, we just wanted to provide an update after the large earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday, September 4.
This was a huge event for the city, and it has taken a while for things to start returning to normal. We have had structural engineers inspecting the park, and are happy to say that we have passed with flying colours and minimal damage.
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Summer 1980 - queuing for the pool
Some of our readers and guests have noticed over the years the change from motor camps and camping grounds around New Zealand to the new name of “holiday parks”.
If your idea of a camping holiday brings back childhood memories of tents in a row by the beach or a river somewhere, lots of grass, long drop toilets and cold showers … you need to take a look at what is now on offer at holiday parks around New Zealand.
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Back in the 1960s, Ian and Daphne Gamble bought 12 acres of land in Christchurch to start a motor camp. They called it Meadow Park (after the street address) and proceeded to develop the property to attract campers of all ages from around New Zealand.
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