New Zealand's Cherry Blossom Season: Catch the Last Wave During October's National Day!

New Zealand's weather is warming up, bringing hints of spring! Cherry blossoms in the North Island started blooming in late August, and within a month, the country will be blanketed in a sea of flowers. Make sure to bookmark this 🌟! During the National Day holiday, you can catch the final wave of pink romance! [Before heading out, check the latest blooming updates to avoid disappointment.] 📍[South Island Recommendations] 1⃣️ Hagley Park, Christchurch Known as the "Garden City," Christchurch transforms into a pink paradise during cherry blossom season. Stroll along the Avon River, where delicate pink petals float gently on the water. 2⃣️ Christchurch Botanic Gardens Just across the river from Hagley Park, the century-old cherry trees in the Botanic Gardens create a canopy of blossoms. When the petals fall, it feels like stepping into an anime scene—purely therapeutic. You might catch the last blooms during the National Day holiday! 3⃣️ University of Otago, Dunedin Every year, cherry blossoms bloom in front of the historic clock tower. The combination of the clock tower, European-style architecture, and cherry blossoms evokes a nostalgic campus vibe. Full bloom typically occurs in early to mid-October, perfect for reading or taking photos under the trees. 4⃣️ Queenstown Cherry blossoms paired with snow-capped mountains make New Zealand's spring breathtakingly beautiful. The scenery is bathed in pink hues. Take the Skyline Gondola 🚡 to the mountain top for a panoramic view of Queenstown. ▪️ Lake Esplanade Walkway: Stroll along the lakeside trail from Queenstown to Glenorchy Road, enjoying the cherry blossoms blooming by Lake Whakatipu. 📍[North Island Recommendations] 5⃣️ Cornwall Park, Auckland Cherry blossom groves at the foot of One Tree Hill are still in bloom. ▪️ Pōhutukawa Drive: A vast sea of flowers perfect for photos. ▪️ Pūriri Drive: Quiet and less crowded, ideal for picnics. 6⃣️ Aston Norwood Gardens, Wellington This 14-acre Blossom Valley features hundreds of cherry trees growing freely. Late-blooming varieties can last until early October. 🌷[Other Spring Flowers in Bloom] Besides cherry blossoms, October is a great time to see: → Rhododendrons: Pink and purple flowers covering the hills. → Camellias: Elegantly blooming in Dunedin Botanic Gardens. → Bluebells: Dreamy purple bell-shaped flowers in the woods, rivaling cherry blossoms in beauty. And don’t miss the famous lupines in November (p8-9). 🌸 Practical Tips: ✔ Wear light-colored clothing! Dresses and shirts look great in photos. ✔ Bring a jacket for temperature changes and sunscreen for protection. ✔ Pack a picnic mat to relax under the trees (last year, we enjoyed burgers under the cherry blossoms). 📷: p2 Taken recently in Christchurch p3 Photos from last year's group tour