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Christchurch is a city in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. There are varied
options of recreation in this city. It has a top selection of National Parks and
Wildlife Reserves. A national park is a reserve of land, usually declared and
owned by a national government, protected from most human development and pollution.
A nature reserve (natural reserve, nature preserve, and natural preserve) is a
protected area of importance for wildlife, flora, fauna or features of geological
or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and
to provide special opportunities for study or research.
Common indigenous birds are found all over the National Parks and Wildlife
Reserves in Christchurch, including bellbirds and fantails. You can also look
out for the cheeky green alpine parrot – the Kea. These inquisitive birds
are infamous thieves, and will try to steal anything that takes their fancy!
Kiwi can also be found in the National Parks and Wildlife Reserves, though their
nocturnal habits make them hard to spot.
National Parks in Christchurch
National Parks in Christchurch cover a huge area of land and a rich and diverse
living plant encyclopedia. Christchurch Botanic Gardens is well known for its
magnificent collection of specimen trees. The gardens ever changing plant collections
always offer a different perspective and attraction to suit. Linton garden,
another National Parks in Christchurch, is a blooming delight, with surprises
everywhere. Artwork, sculptures, mosaics are found around every corner. Here
you can see birdie garden stakes, colorful gardens of roses, vegetables, citrus,
and flowers create a very unique environment. The Fern tree Gardens Bed and
Breakfast set is a unique, award winning 3 acre NZ native garden setting.
Wildlife Reserves in Christchurch
Plenty for visitors enjoy Wildlife Reserves in Christchurch. Orana Wildlife
Park specializes in getting visitors “up close and personal with the animals”.
Some animal encounters are not offered anywhere else in the world! Here you
can even hand feed a Giraffe. An extensive collection of New Zealand native
species is of particular appeal for visitors. Observe New Zealand Kiwi, Tuatara
and a range of endangered, endemic birds such as Kea, the only alpine parrot
in the world. Visitors can walk through the Wildlife Reserves in Christchurch
or ride on the complimentary Safari Shuttle, driven by a wildlife expert who
provides a commentary.
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