See what the experts are saying about Christchurch. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Over 150 years ago some hardy English settlers scrambled up the steep slopes of the Bridle Path to the summit of the Port Hills and looked down on their new home, a vast stretch of unattractive muddy swampland. It must have been a discouragin... Continue reading »
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History
Christchurch (Otautahi) is a paradox. Spreading outwards from the brown shoulders of the Port Hills, with the sea to one side and the Southern Alps in the distance, it is a typically colonial city of wisteria-decked verandahs and wide streets... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Outwardly a genteel English town of meandering rivers and tasteful gardens, Christchurch's appearance belies its adventure-seeking heart. Conveniently nestled at the base of an outdoor adventure playground, you can travel from the beach to th... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Bursting into culinary life in the late 1980s, Christchurch is fast developing a reputation for the dazzling range and sophistication of its cuisine and locally produced wines. From the rolling hills of the Banks Peninsula to the vast central... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Despite its conservative and sleepy reputation, Christchurch has plenty to keep its guests entertained. Indeed, the city boasts some of the New Zealand's most respected theatre, classical and pop music as well as some of the country's most su... Continue reading »
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Tours
It is not surprising that Christchurch is called the Garden City; one third of its public land is devoted to reserves and parks. It was Anglican ideals that instigated this lavish spread of greenery, yet New Zealand's third largest city remai... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air The Christchurch International Airport (+64 3 358 5029 / http://www.christchurch-airport.co.nz/) is the major gateway to New Zealand's South Island. The airport provides direct service and connections to domestic an... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Christchurch Location: South Island Country: New Zealand Christchurch by the Numbers: Population: 365,000 Elevation: 112 feet Average Annual Precipitation: 25.5 inches Average January Temperature: 63 degrees F Average... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Christchurch may have a reputation for being the most English and the most conservative of New Zealand's major cities, but it's far from quiet and subdued -- and let's not get carried away with hype: It's not that English. A river, a few park... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Visitor Information The Christchurch & Canterbury i-SITE Visitor Centre is in the Old Chief Post Office Building, Cathedral Square West (tel. 03/379-9629; fax 03/377-2424; www.christchurchnz.net). It's open Monday through Friday from 8:30a... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- The office at 773 Colombo St. (tel. 0800/734-245 in NZ) accepts mail for cardholders, issues and changes traveler's checks, and replaces lost and stolen traveler's checks and American Express cards. Area Code -- The tel... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane -- Christchurch has frequent air service from all major centers via Air New Zealand (tel. 0800/737-000; www.airnewzealand.co.nz) and Air New Zealand Link. Christchurch International Airport is 10km (6 miles) from Cathedral Square and... Continue reading »
Christchurch Travel Experiences
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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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Delightful...
Arriving in Christchurch was just like arriving in Oxford or Cambridge. It is a delightful town (well they call it a city but its not rea... Continue reading »
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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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Fear of Falling
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 f... 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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