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Make plans to stay in Christchurch hostels even more fulfilling by heading to New Zealand during the city's festival season. Christchurch is a popular destination for many holidaymakers for its beautiful location on the South Island's east coast, its charming atmosphere and the variety of things you can do here. Known as the Garden City, you will not be short of parks to stroll through and green spaces in which to enjoy outdoor activities, while you can also make the most of its ocean views and head out on to the water. Indeed, Christchurch has plenty to offer tourists staying in budget accommodation, with many attractions to visit and sports to take part in. However, the best way to see the true nature of the region is to visit while its festivals are taking place in November. One event not to miss is the New Zealand Cup and Show Week. While this annual festival is focused on the horse races that are held during the eight-day period, it is also when other celebrations are held to showcase the best that New Zealand has to offer. Every year, more than 150,000 people come to watch the races during the Cup and Show Week, with Christchurch seeing more than 50,000 visitors to the city as events unfold. As well as having the opportunity to watch the horses, you can also listen to live entertainment and taste the best of local produce, as many other exhibitions are put on. One such event is the Canterbury A&P Show, where you'll get to see how important agriculture is to this area. More than 3,000 animals are brought to Canterbury Park, while over 7,000 people take part in competitions to be named the best woodchopper or sheep shearer, among other titles. You will have the chance to witness many locals turn out in force at this show, giving you a unique insight into past agricultural traditions of New Zealand, as well as what rural life is still like here. If you're looking for something to entertain you as the evening falls, you might be interested in heading to the New Zealand International Jazz & Blues Festival, which takes place during the same week. Here, you will be able to listen to the seductive sounds of blues groups, jazz soloists and orchestras, enabling you to hear some of the best talent in the country. Alternatively, you might want to take part in the New Brighton Carnival, being held over the same weekend. This carnival will give you the opportunity to let your hair down and hop on a ferris wheel and other theme park rides, take part in a number of games and watch a firework display over the city. With so many things to do during Christchurch's festival season, you'll need to make sure you leave plenty of time to see it all. Christchurch offers lots for holidaymakers to do and never more so than during its busy festival period in November. People staying in budget accommodation will have the chance to sample local food, see the races and listen to jazz music by visiting the different events. And if you're looking for somewhere to stay during your trip, Hostelbookers has a range of Christchurch hostels for you to choose from, so you can be sure you are in the heart of the activity during this busy time.
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