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Christchurch ( / ˈkraɪstʃɜːrtʃ /; Māori: Ōtautahi) is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Christchurch lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula on Pegasus Bay.
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Christchurch is a great family destination. For once in a lifetime nature experiences, visit the Pōhatu Penguins or join Black Cat Cruises to swim with Hector’s Dolphins. To see the city’s best sights, take a Christchurch Tram or the Christchurch Gondola (opens in new window) to the Port Hills.
- Punting on the Avon. Drifting through the Christchurch Botanic Gardens on a punt is one of the best things to do in Christchurch. This 30-minute tour is one of the most relaxing, scenic things to do in the city.
- The Christchurch Botanic Gardens & Hagley Park. The first English oak was planted in 1863, founding the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Since that time, native and exotic plants have been added to the gardens, including a massive redwood tree.
- Visit the Canterbury Museum. This museum is located just north of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens on Rolleston Avenue. It is located inside of a historic building that was built in a Victorian Gothic style and on display are Māori artifacts, the skull of Haast’s eagle, sledges used in expeditions to Antarctica, and the skeleton of a South Island Adzebill.
- Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū. Housed inside a modern building constructed of concrete and glass is one of New Zealand’s most important public art collections.
Apr 25, 2023 · April 25, 2023. • 6 min read. This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Framed by the Pacific to the east and the snowy Southern Alps to the west, Christchurch (or Ōtautahi...
- Juliette Sivertsen
Ōtautahi Christchurch is the gateway to the South Island and home to spectacular experiences. Make some time to play and discover hidden gems around every corner. This is a city with a thriving tech sector, world-class universities, and an innovation eco-system like none other.
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Christchurch lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula on Pegasus Bay. The Avon River (Ōtākaro) flows through the centre of the city, with an urban park along its banks.
Apr 11, 2024 · Christchurch, city, Canterbury regional council, eastern South Island, New Zealand, on the Avon River. Much of the city’s land is devoted to parks, public gardens, and other recreation areas. Christchurch was struck by major earthquakes in both 2010 and 2011. Learn more about the city, including its history.
