Hagley Park is a 405 acre greenspace. Together with the adjacent Christchurch Botanic Gardens, they justify Christchurch’s nickname The Garden City. Established in 1856, the park is partially defined by the man-made Victoria Lake – named to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee – and the winding course of the Avon River. A popular attraction is a scenic ride on a flat-bottom boat navigated by a punter in Edwardian clothes.
