Location
Christchurch city is located midway down
the east coast of the South Island, just north of Banks Peninsula.
General
The South Island's largest city (population
337,000) and main international gateway is a vibrant, cosmopolitan place
with exciting festivals, theatre, modern art galleries, great shopping,
award-winning attractions and a host of activities.
It has all the amenities of a modern city, but is still very much a
regional centre serving the rich rural hinterland, with a laid-back pace
to life. Its Gothic revival cathedral, grey-stone nineteenth century
buildings, tree-lined avenues and extensive leafy parks have preserved the
grace and charm of an earlier era.
Christchurch is a convenient base from which to explore the surrounding
rural countryside and the natural attractions and activities of the
region. After spending a day in the countryside visitors are able to enjoy
international nightlife back in the city.
Main Attractions / Activities
Alive with colour,
atmosphere and world-class attractions, Christchurch is a graceful city
that values its culture and heritage, but offers a year round range of
fresh and exciting adventures and activities.
The city is full of delights, from the beautiful neo-gothic Arts
Centre, to the historic tram which loops the city centre, to the
Christchurch Gondola and unique attractions like the International
Antarctic Centre. The shopping is superb and the restaurants are a
celebration of fresh, natural New Zealand foods and fine wines.
Known internationally for its award winning gardens, Christchurch is
also a place for events and festivals. Whatever the season, you'll find a
non-stop programme of entertainment with events like the Festival of
Romance, the International Buskers Festival, winter carnival, and Showtime
Canterbury in November.
Christchurch also has New Zealand's finest purpose-built Convention
Centre (which caters for 10 to 2500 people). You will also find the
Christchurch Town Hall (the main venue for performing arts) and the
Westpac Trust centre, a multi-purposed indoor venue for major sporting and
entertainment events.
Don't Miss
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Historic tram ride
- Punting on the Avon River
- Canterbury Museum
- International Antarctic Centre
- The Arts Centre and market
- Anglican and Catholic cathedrals
- Wildlife Park
- Christchurch Casino
- Gondola ride up Mount Cavendish
- Nga Hau E Wha National Marae (Maori meeting place)
Main Centres
- Christchurch - the South Island's largest city and provincial city
for Canterbury
- Lyttelton - main Banks Peninsula town and port of Christchurch
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