This popular southern New Zealand city is a great destination for tourists looking for simple English-style charm. Take a boat across Avon Banks, explore the Cathedral Square, check out the wooden villas in Akaroa, or try skiing on mount Hutt.
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In quaint, English Christchurch | Dec 08 08'
Everywhere you hear that Christchurch is the most English city in New Zealand... and it's true!! You can punt along the river Avon, stroll over Ca... Continue reading »
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Fear of Falling | Aug 13 06'
Day 22:Another beautiful day as we left Nelson. If we were going to move here, I think this would be the city. Cathy talked to a women from Atlant... Continue reading »
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Into New Zealand at Christchurch | Dec 31 05'
"A place full of stinkin backpackers"
And onto New Zealand we went after a brief flight across the Tasman Sea we plopped down into Christchurch. I´d always pictured Oz and NZ bein... Continue reading »
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Christchurch | Sep 29 07'
Christchurch is a beautiful English-style city, lots of old stone buildings and cobblestone streets with a cathedral to top it off (although wherev... Continue reading »
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Christchurch | Oct 03 06'
"Last day in New Zealand !"
I'd made the decision to spend only an afternoon in Christchurch, as there were loads of better activities I could be doing in Queenstown. I was pr... Continue reading »



