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Auckland to Christchurch
Christchurch Events
One thing to do when you fly Auckland to Christchurch is go to a Christchurch festival! A festival to plan to attend when you fly Auckland to Christchurch is The Culture Galore! Multicultural Festival which is held in March at the Ray Blank Park, Maidstone Road, Christchurch. A wide 
range of musical acts entertain the international crowds, including local DJs, blues, pop folk and classical performers. If you love your festivals this Christchurch festival is definitely one to go to when you fly Auckland to Christchurch!
The Ellerslie International Flower Show is held every year in March. Out of the list of Christchurch events this is a world renowned Christchurch show and an international attraction which caters for all. The Ellerslie International Flower Show is held in Hagley Park where you can expect to see a showcase of everything to do with gardens. The show holds events everyday and night so there is always something exciting to see and do and is one of the popular Christchurch events.
'Style Christchurch' is a fashion exhibition at the O-Tautahi Gallery. Another must see on the Christchurch events calendar especially for the creative types and for the avid fashionista this is an exhibition worth going along to. If fashion is your thing make sure you make it to the New Zealand Cup and Show Week too, which is an annual fashion and horse-racing event.
Lyetton Harbour Festival of Lights. This Christchurch festival is held down on the harbour and is a dazzling array of beautiful lights at night. The harbour festival has an array of different events so there is something for the whole family.
More Christchurch Festival Events
Classical Sparks is another great Christchurch Festival event. This Christchurch festival event sees some of New Zealand's most loved performers and the Christchurch Symphony providing incredible live music, with one of New Zealand's best fireworks shows. This is one of the Christchurch festival events that the whole family can enjoy and all those music lovers won't want to miss out on! This is one of the Christchurch events that is very popular drawing crowds of over 100,000 turning out to picnic in Hagley Park, plan this one for your trip from Auckland to Christchurch
Speight's Coast to Coast is the world's premier multi-sport event. The Speight's Coast to Coast is the benchmark by which multi-sports events are judged in New Zealand, and overseas. This sports event goes from coast to coast over 243km!
World Buskers Festival. This Christchurch festival event has locals and visitors alike being entertained by street performers. There is also circus acts and stand-up comedians from around the world. Another Christchurch festival that has something for the whole family.
The Christchurch International Film Festival is held every year. This christchurch festival will satisfy the pallet of the film buff in everyone with a taste of international film from around the world. There is something for all ages at this Christchurch festival.
Anytime of year you visit Christchurch you are likely to attend a Christchurch festival of some sought. This great city has so much to do and see. Make sure you make the most of Christchurch events!