Christchurch

The largest city on the Southern Island and the second largest of New Zealand is known as "Garden City" because of it's many parks. Some tell about at least 740 parks and gardens in the city.

The main history of the town started in 1850. About 800 immigrants arrived with four ships from England. They planted 4 oak trees at Cathedral Square. You can find their story on displays below the trees.

Christchurch was New Zealand's first city by Royal Charter in 1856.

www.christchurchnz.net
www.culturalprecinct.co.nz

Historic Tram

The tram ride needs 25 minute to complete the 2.5 km circuit.
A historic tram pass is available which is valid for two days.

Christchurch Cathedral

You can't miss the English Victorian Gothic-style church at Cathedrals Square.

It's possible to climb the tower to have a birds eye view of the surrounding streets.

New Regent Street

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Port Hills

There is a road to the summit or you can go by the gondola. Port Hills are 500 metres above sea level and it's a good point to have panoramic views of Christchurch and the surrounding.

Christchurch Pier - New Brighton

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International Antarctic Centre

Most of the international scientists fly to Antarctica from the International Antarctic Centre.

www.iceberg.co.nz

Willowbank

Watch Kiwis in their natural surrounds.

www.willowbank.co.nz

Rutherford's den

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www.rutherfordsden.org.nz

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www.link_1.co.nz

Markets

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Riccarton Market at Riccarton Racecourse

Sundays from 9am to 2pm
The largest market in Christchurch with around 300 stalls. Selling all kind of things.

St. Albans Community Market 127 Cranford St.

A smaller market selling organic meats and veges, clothing as well as some arts & crafts.

The Arts Centre

The first Commonwealth College to admit female students is now home of galleries, studios and workshops of arts and craftmen. The former Canterbury University was built in the Gothic Revival Style at 1877.
On Weekends during the summer month 10am to 5pm
An outside market selling arts & crafts between the old buildings.

www.artscentre.org.nz

Cathedral Square Market

Wednesday and Saturday 9am to 4pm
Arts & crafts

Museums

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Christchurch Art Gallery

A large collection of New Zealand contemporary and 20th Century Art.
The Gallery was opened in 2003.
Free entry

Canterbury Museum

Early Maori life and colonial history

Parks and Gardens

Christchurch is known as "the garden city", so you'll find a lot of parks around city centre. Here are just two fine examples:

Hagley Park