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For 20 years, the City New Life Church has been meeting in the historic former Majestic theatre. There is seating for 1100 people in the two-tiered auditorium, which often plays host to seminars and conferences.The church plays... more
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Generations of Cantabrians (locals) have promenaded down the Esplanade, which overlooks this idyllic stretch of ocean, renowned for safe swimming and good surfing. Dominating this patrolled beach is Cave Rock, a protrusion of v... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Ralph Beth Downunder said
… blizzard (not much different than an Alberta blizzard). We drove to Sumner beach and enjoyed watching a… continue reading »
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The Heathcote Riding School offers horse treks and riding lessons for all ages and abilities. Disabled riders are welcome and ramps are provided for those requiring wheelchair access, although the owner says that these are best... more
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The quintessential cultural venue of the city is housed within grand Gothic revival buildings, and linked by a maze of courtyards. The buildings were gifted to the people of Christchurch in 1974 to use as a community arts centr... more
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The Christchurch Gondola may not have quite the same breathtaking impact as the Queenstown equivalent, but for unparalleled views westward over the city and the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps, and for the full sw... more
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Si and Jem said
… out of town a little distance and did the first 'Must do' activity in the city. Christchurch gondola… continue reading »
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The gothic stone buildings of Christ's College, New Zealand's oldest school, reflect Christchurch's strong early-settler links with England. First planned in 1850, this prestigious independent school has all the hallmarks of a... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Liz from NZ said
… to get anywhere. The traditional buildings of the arts center (which was the old university), Christ… continue reading »
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Orana Wildlife Park is an acclaimed conservation wildlife park, dedicated to saving many endangered species like the white rhino and cheetah. Time your visit to coincide with the animals' feeding time, including handfeeding the... more
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Coffee Culture is a specialty coffee house that roasts its own aromatic blend on the premises. Enjoy fine espressos and friendly service in bright, cheerful surroundings. Plenty of bar stools are perched by the window where you... more
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This is a stylish Merivale bar situated just behind the mall. Atmospheric lighting within the large windows is a welcoming sign of good times inside. Dark leather booths, funky chrome stools and a back-lit bar give Zanzibar an... more
Akaroa Travel Experiences
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Christchurch
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... Continue reading »
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Road Trip - Banks Peninsula
As renting a car proved so easy to do in Queenstown, we decided to do the same again in Christchurch. We again rented for four days,plann... Continue reading »
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Back to tranquility
We decide that we should really look at Christchurch City Centre, so drive in. It is all very strange, with old beautiful buildings... Continue reading »
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Botanic Gardens and S'mores
Nothing too exciting to report about the first week of classes. I decided to drop my mythology class since I wasn't a big fan of my profe... Continue reading »
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In charming, French Akaroa
We took the shuttle bus from Christchurch to Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula, which was formed following three volcanic eruptions. James C... Continue reading »
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