Christchurch, New Zealand Still a Top Holiday Spot
According to a new survey, Christchurch remains one of the top New Zealand destinations for domestic travel, despite the devastating earthquake in February that caused damage to many parts of that city. Wellington topped the list of favorite travel destinations in the country, followed by Auckland, Queenstown, Christchurch, and Nelson.
Christchurch, also known as the Garden City, did drop in the ratings from third place following the quake. Christchurch still has much to offer tourists, and with the ski season approaching it will likely see an even greater increase in holiday visitors. The city remains an important gateway to some of the South Island's top ski runs. Of those New Zealanders living outside of Christchurch, 28% said they plan to visit the city within the next year, and 60% said that the earthquake had not affected their desire to visit Christchurch.