Christchurch is on the Road to Recovery

Christchurch ....New Zealand's second largest city, has been very shaken over the last 10 days. The 7.1 Richter earthquake has done plenty of damage, but fortunately due to the hour the big quake happened, around 4.30 am on Saturday 4th September, there have been no deaths and surprisingly few injuries.

With well over 300 after shocks it has taken a few days for the city to get up and running again.But this week the children are back at school...except for 2 schools that will have to be demolished and rebuilt.Businesses are all back bar 81 that have no where to go.These were mostly housed in old, often historic buildings, which are the buildings where the worst damage has occurred. The remaining businesses are looking forward to getting back to normality.

The government has set in place agencies to help, and freed up laws to give people the opportunity to start repairs and rebuilding without the usual hindrance from consents. The city is buzzing as every hand is on deck to get buildings either demolished or repaired.There is years of work ahead....but as far as tourists are concerned.... they can plan to visit Christchurch as they would have before the earthquake.

There are a few places that will not be open. Th Arts Centre is closed with damage, and some of the inner city may be a little less attractive. But the Botanic Gardens will be bursting into spring flowers, the Gondola is back in action,and the beaches and mountains still beckon.Wild Life Parks, wineries,and dozens of other activities and attractions are up and running. Christchurch needs tourism to help them recover.

You will probably be surprised to see that the televised photos give a slightly false idea of the state of the city....as most of the city survived unscathed.Many of the buildings were earthquake proofed years ago. So include this lovely city in your holidays in New Zealand itinerary. Have a look at all the possible activities and attractions you can enjoy http://www.holidays-in-newzealand.com/christchurch-travel.html