
Canterbury Museum
Coming to Canterbury Museum and need Christchurch accommodation? Roma on Riccarton Motel is ideally positioned for an easy walk to here thru the lovely Botanical Gardens and Christchurch’s Cultural Precinct, is housed in a beautiful stone building that was first opened in 1870.
The Museum is world renowned for its natural and human history collections and has a changing programme of exhibitions and events complementing the permanent displays.
Website: http://www.canterburymuseum.com/
Directions: Google Map To Museum

Botanic Gardens
The Christchurch Botanic Gardens, located in the central city of Christchurch, New Zealand, were founded in 1863 when an English oak was planted to commemorate the solemnisation of the marriage of Prince Albert and Princess Alexandra of Denmark. Wikipedia
They contain a cafe, fountains, ponds, picnic areas and are located next to the Museum and art gallerys in the arts precinct area
- Located: Rolleston Ave, Christchurch City Centre, Christchurch 8013
- Open 7am to 8.30pm everyday
- Free entry
- 2.8 km By Car. 1 km on foot