Christchurch

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Mighty mountains, green parks, and picturesque river abound the city’s landscape. A modern and vibrant city, the touch of nature is everywhere.

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Christchurch in New Zealand is located on the Canterbury Plains and bounded by the hills and the Pacific Ocean, Christchurch is a city of many hues. Mighty mountains, green parks, and picturesque river abound the city’s landscape. A modern and vibrant city, the touch of nature is everywhere. Christchurch is a city full of fun-filled activities. Set your course to …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE English CURRENCY New Zealand Dollar BEST TIME TO VISIT November to April NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Christchurch Railway Station NEAREST AIRPORT Christchurch International Airport (CHC) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 111 INTERNET ACCESS Christchurch City Council offers free wi-fi in its libraries (no membership required), and Spark telecom company has set up numerous free wi-fi hot spots around the city. A limited …

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Getting Around

Hire Most major car- and campervan-rental companies have offices in Christchurch, as do numerous smaller local companies. Operators with national networks often want cars from Christchurch to be returned to Auckland because most renters travel in the opposite direction, so you may find a cheaper price on a northbound route. Local options include the following: Ace Rental Cars Hitch Car …

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History & Culture

Archaeological evidence indicates that the Christchurch area was first settled by moa-hunting tribes about 1250 CE. Over a period of many centuries, different aborigine tribes settled in this area, each replacing the predecessor – the Waitaha tribe, the Ngati Mamoe tribe and the Ngāi Tahu tribe. The Ngāi Tahu tribe were the last settlers among the tribes before the arrival …

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Top Attractions

Avon River With a length of 14 kilometres (8.7 miles), the Avon River meanders right through Christchurch, and out into the Pacific Ocean via the Avon Heathcote Estuary. Also known by the Māori name Ōtākaro, meaning ‘the place of a game’, the river was given its English name in honour of the Scottish Avon. River punting is one of the …

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