I learned my lesson a few years back. We had left for vacation, and found that during the peak season, you do not want to leave your rooming plans up in air. You might find like we did the city having a special celebration and all lodgings full. This year, though we are headed back to New Zealand and I booked our Christchurch hotels ahead of time. Have you ever ridden the quaint trolley? Oh it was so much fun. The towns are so clean, and there are so many things to do for the day. Whether just lulling sleepily on a beach, or strolling through the gardens for a leisurely day, it’s a fine time at either. I like to head home and feel rested, not stressed, so this area is the perfect place to spend a relaxing vacation instead of rushing about every hour of the day.