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 July Temperature: 44 degrees F
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: agriculture, tourism, technology Ethnic Mix: 89.8% New Zealand European, 5.1% Maori, 4% Asian, 1.1% Other
Electricity: 230/240 volts, 50Hz, angled two or three-pin plugs
Time Zone: UTC/GMT+12
Country Dialing Code: 64
Area Code: 03
Did You Know?
Christchurch has been a key departure point for Antarctic expeditions. The Christchurch International Airport is the major base for United States, Italy and New Zealand Antarctic programs.
Orientation:
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and is located on the central east coast of the Island on the Pacific Ocean.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000
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Christchurch Travel Experiences
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The Rest of New Zealand
Another Day, Another IslandNew Zealand consists of two major islands of approximately the same size. One island to the north and one to t... 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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Into New Zealand at Christchurch
And onto New Zealand we went after a brief flight across the Tasman Sea we plopped down into Christchurch. I´d always pictured Oz a... Continue reading »
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South Island - New Zealand (Part 2)
WARNING: Do not start reading this if you are in any way busy or important!! We apologise in advance because this is quite long... but we... 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 »
Popular Christchurch Hotels
- Hotel So
- Base Christchurch - Hostel / Backpacker
- The Old Countryhouse
- Heritage Christchurch
- Jailhouse Accommodation
- Millennium Hotel Christchurch
- Off the Square
- Thomas Hotel - on Hereford
- YHA Christchurch City Central
- Copthorne Commodore Airport
