Christchurch is truly a garden city with over 1200 parks and gardens. At it's heart is Hagley Park - 165 hectares (407 acres) of beautiful landscape including one of the top Botanic Gardens in the world. The many paths and cycleways are enjoyed by residents and tourists alike.
Since the early 1900's, Christchurch has been known in New Zealand as the 'Garden City' and over the years many competitions have been run such as best street frontages and all-round gardens. Colourful beds of flowers are common throughout the city with beautiful displays of blossoms and daffodils being famous in Spring.
In October 1997 Christchurch won the premier section of the international Nations in Bloom competition. Voted 'Best Garden City in the World'.
https://newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/garden-city-name-has-long-association
https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/hagley-park-and-the-christchurch-botanic-gardens/
Photo: Bernard Spragg
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