Christchurch, New Zealand
Christchurch is the largest city on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located on the edge of the Canterbury plains and is a major stepping off point for touring the South Island. Mountains, ocean beaches, rivers, lakes and wide open spaces can be found less than an hour from the city centre.
The Avon River, a spread of Victorian architecture, and the avenues and squares, are a responsible for Christchurch's reputation of "Englishness". Internationally famed 'The Garden City', one-eighth of its area is devoted to public parks, reserves, and recreation grounds, with the 186-hectare (459-acre) Hagley Park smack in its center.
It is a place where its residents continue to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle amidst a natural environment world-renowned for its beauty. Because of its excellent transport facilities, bountiful water supply, and inexpensive hydroelectric power, Christchurch is one of the most important centres in New Zealand.
Things to See & Do
- Views from the Summit road
- International Antarctic centre
- Christchurch Cathedral
- Punt along the river Avon
- Hagley Park
General Information
- Cruise Season
- Jan - Dec
- Currency
- NZ Dollar (NZ$)
- Language
- English & Maori
- Population
- 376,00 approx
- Electricity
- 2 angled pins and 1 flat pin centred below Australian style
- Time
- GMT plus twelve hours
- International Country Telephone Code
- +64
Port Location - Christchurch is 12km's from its seaport satellite town of Lyttelton. Christchurch can be reached by car using the Lyttelton Road Tunnel or bus.
Transport Links - Christchurch International Airport is a major transit airport for international and domestic travellers and there is a bus service to the city center. Buses, trains and hire cars are available. Bikes are commonly used to get around the city, there is also a bus service and the Christchurch tramway.
