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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
Mike & Madeline said
… fish and chips (or Kiwi style – ‘fush n chups’) then headed to Sumner beach for a surf. Had a great… 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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Copley Family said
… finished unpacking in the car park and headed off to the Christchurch gondola. Nice views and coffee… 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
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Jamie and Tal said
…, with the boys at Christ's College still wearing their striped blazers as well as the sight of punts along… 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
Christchurch Travel Experiences
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Christchurch
Christchurch is a beautiful English-style city, lots of old stone buildings and cobblestone streets with a cathedral to top it off (altho... Continue reading »
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New Zealand - Akaroa and Christchurch
The drive back to Christchurch didn't get off to the best of starts. A stickler for rules and regulations, and known for hating 'bloody s... Continue reading »
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In quaint, English Christchurch
Everywhere you hear that Christchurch is the most English city in New Zealand... and it's true!! You can punt along the river Avon, stro... Continue reading »
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kenny ken
Still haven't seen any orcs yet? Thought they owned the place. I'm in queenstown aren't I! But prior to that I was literally having a bal... 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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