So on to Christchurch, and after dropping off our rental car, we check into the Muse Art Hotel on Manchester Street. A nice hotel in a perfect central location.
The weather is warm and windy, and in fact there is a fire blazing out of control in the Port Hills. A wander around the city features lunch from the busy Riverside Markets.
Dinner is at Rascal Bistro and Bar, literally around the corner from our Hotel. They specialise in small plates, and the food is excellent.
After breakfast at the Hotel, we walk through the city, the Botanical Gardens, back through the city then to Little High for lunch. Warm, sunny day and lots of people around, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Lots of construction going on in central Christchurch, including the new Rugby and Events stadium.
Dinner is at Francesca’s Italian Kitchen, one of our local favourites. It delivers once again! We are all set for our cycle journey, starting tomorrow.