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Christchurch - New Zealand
Christchurch has been on a steady growth for cultural diversity, change and a cosmopolitan outlook towards its society and the International arena. With beautiful sceneries around its snowy and beach areas, the city has capitalized well on these natural aspects to build the foundation of a multi billion dollar tourism industry. Being the second largest city of the country, Christchurch houses a major chuck New Zealanders together with enough room for traveling personnel!
Being host to a multitude of festivals and events, the city has developed greatly in infrastructure, easy access to facilities and a...Read More

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Hotels In Christchurch

A modern six story tall building housing about 100 units is the YMCA accommodation. This lodging is...
Set in the Christchurch suburbs of Papanui, AAA Northlands Motel is 15 minutes drive away from the...
Located close to the Hagley Park, Merivale Mall and a few boutique shops, Heartland Hotel is built...
If the grand presence of its architectural beauty and its central location fails to impress you,...
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Riding a bicycle is a popular way ...		 Car
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In Christchurch, buses leave major ...		 Tramway
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Christchurch, New Zealand

 

 

Christchurch History
Christchurch’s name was coined on 27th March 1848 by John Robert Godley who named it after one of the constituent colleges of Oxford University in the first meeting of the Canterbury Province. It was elevated to the status of the oldest established city of New Zealand on 31st July 1856 after the early inhabitants of the Ngai Tahu were driven out by the European settlers.

After these hunting tribes had evacuated the area, ownership of the area now called Christchurch passed the hands of the Weller Brothers in 1840 to the Dean Brothers in 1843. From this time onwards till 1850... read more

Elm Tree House
Built along the ancient European architecture, The Elm Tree House is arguably the coziest and...		 The Heritage Christchurch
Experience the best of both, the Colonial Era as well as the contemporary living styles at The...
Crowne Plaza Christchurch
If the grand presence of its architectural beauty and its central location fails to impress you,...		 Hadleigh
A lovely two story house located peacefully in the residential area of the city, Hadleigh is the...
Peppers Clearwater Resort
A high class airport facility, Peppers Clearwater is a resort spread across 465 Acers of land...		 The Weston House
A pampered stay by all means, Weston House offers its guests a bundle of extras that take guests to...
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Untouched World
A classy and upbeat apparel store, the Untouched World is full of glamour and stylish clothes...		 Wild South Adventure Clothing
The Wild South Clothing culture is hard to go unnoticed. Raw fashion and wild beauty are the...
Map World
A haven for travelers and adventurous people, the Map World is full of accessories and necessities...		 Decodence
Decodence is an art deco shop on High Street in Christchurch. Most of the visitors here either have...
Inform (National) Jewelry
One of the leading jewelry designers in Christchurch, Koji Miyazaki, runs this lavish store on High...		 W. Holliday & Sons
No other New Zealander has better knowledge of antiquity and vintage histories than Barry Holliday,...
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Christchurch Writers Festival
Organized and run by a team of professional writers and broadcasters, the writers festival’s...		 The Press Kite Day
Very popular among teenagers and adults alike, the event gains most of its popularity with the...
Ellerslie International Flower Show
Taking inspiration from London’s Chelsea Flower Show, this one in Christchurch is no less than a...		 Rick Armstrong Motors Classical Spark
New Zealand celebrates the summer festivities with a lot of outdoor music at the Rick Armstrong...
ASB bank Starry Nights
A musical gala under the night sky is all that New Zealanders wish for in mid February. Held at the...		 ANZAC Remembered
In the memory of the war days, Christchurch commemorates with a concert full of nostalgic songs of...
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Canterbury Tales
Canterbury Tales is known to serve its diners with the best of everything. From pleasant...		 Pedro’s
Tastefully decorated on traditional Spanish crockery are New Zealand’s most divine Spanish dishes...
Pescatore
An attentive service, an ambient place and a superb menu are what Pescatore prides itself on to...		 Rotherams
Let yourself be spoiled by the most hospitable service, tasteful food and a very impressive wine...
Aiki
An organic restaurant in Christchurch, Aiki rates very highly among New Zealanders when it comes to...		 The Santorini
The hustle bustle inside this small but high class restaurant is duly credited to the musical and...
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Fast Facts
Location: Christchurch is the largest city in the Southern Island of New Zealand. Located one third of the way down the east coast, it is the second largest urban city of the country that enjoys a view of the sunny beaches as well as the snowy ski resorts. To the south of the city is the Bank Peninsula.

Dialing codes: International dialing code: +64 ; area code: 3
Emergency numbers: Police, ambulance and firefighters: 111
Airport enquiry:  Phone: +64 (3) 358 5029, Fax: +64 (3) 353 7730
Population: Territorial- 376700 ; urban- 390300
Density:  Territorial-  264.2/ sq km; Urban- 863.5/sq km
Language: English
Time zone: NZST (UTC+12) Summer zone: NZST (UTC+13)
Annual rainfall: 648mm
Highest summer temperature: 23 degree
Lowest winter temperature: 7 degree
Exchange rate: NZ$
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When To Go

When to go
The beauty of the Garden City is that every time of the year is the best time to visit! All seasons in Christchurch are pleasant and have attractions of their own that lure tourists from around the ...

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Canterbury Museum

A thorough exploration of the Canterbury Museum is ...

Health & Safety

Health and Safety
Christchurch is a safe city apart from provoked drunk strangers in dark alleyways. Aggressive acts of violence are rare and tourists feel ...

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