Flowers follow romance in Christchurch

The day after Valentine's Day and the closing of Christchurch's Festival of Romance, the city becomes vibrant with colour for the week-long Festival of Flowers.

Floral events include evening walking tours at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, tours of private gardens, street parades, a floral carpet and inner-city walk, and a giant flower basket, big enough to walk through. Most events are free, and the event runs from February 15 to 24.

Contact: for venues and times, Garden City Festival of Flowers

Tel: (03) 365 5403, fax: (03) 366 2767

E-mail: festival.flowers@xtra.co.nz