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Christchurch Travel Guide

Established by stiff upper lipped English settlers and known as the Garden City for its abundance of trees. Christchurch is a friendly city situated at the edge of the Canterbury plains. In February of 2011, this hardy city on New Zealand's South Island was destroyed by an earthquake. The recovery is in progress and bolstered, by the historic strength of the inhabitants. The business student youth culture and tourism industry are sure to assist in the rebuilding of the town. The top attractions in town are Cathedral Square, The Botanic Gardens, and Sumner Beach.
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Experience Christchurch

What to Do

Looking for things to do in Christchurch? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

9.3
4.6/5259 Reviews
"Botanical Gardens"
Avon River

Avon River

8.8
4.5/5192 Reviews
"Rivers"
International Antarctic Centre

International Antarctic Centre

8.4
4.5/5142 Reviews
"Museums"
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth

TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth

8.0
4.4/528 Reviews
"Other Sightseeing Tours"
Canterbury Museum

Canterbury Museum

7.2
4.4/5131 Reviews
"Museums"
Shamarra Alpacas
Nearby City

Shamarra Alpacas

7.8
4.5/574 Reviews
"Farms"
Cathedral Square

Cathedral Square

6.8
4.2/5138 Reviews
"Squares"
Christchurch Tram

Christchurch Tram

6.7
4.5/516 Reviews
"Other Sightseeing Tours"
Christchurch Transitional Cathedral

Christchurch Transitional Cathedral

6.4
4.3/539 Reviews
"Churches and Cathedrals"
Christchurch Gondola

Christchurch Gondola

6.3
4.4/540 Reviews
"Cable Cars"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Christchurch, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers.
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Wigram Hotel

Wigram Hotel

4.4/529 Reviews
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

4.6/540 Reviews
ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch

4.3/5137 Reviews
Airport Palms Motel

Airport Palms Motel

4.6/596 Reviews
Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel

3.6/534 Reviews
The Bealey Quarter

The Bealey Quarter

4.0/57 Reviews

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Christchurch dishes and foodie spots.
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TMR Restaurant & Bar

TMR Restaurant & Bar

4.0/58 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD31
"Western-style"
Southern Asian Restaurant
Curators House Restaurant

Curators House Restaurant

4.8/57 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD32
"Western-style"
Pedro's House of Lamb

Pedro's House of Lamb

4.5/519 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD35
"Fast Food"
"Open Late"
Burgers & Beers Inc. Colombo

Burgers & Beers Inc. Colombo

4.0/59 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD12
"Bars/Bistros"
"Open Late"
Great Wall Restaurant

Great Wall Restaurant

4.2/55 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD22
"Barbeque"
Cafe SisMo

Cafe SisMo

4.0/55 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD13
"Coffee Shops"
"Afternoon Tea"
Mosaic by Simos Deli

Mosaic by Simos Deli

3.8/510 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD18
"African Cuisine"
Volstead Trading Company

Volstead Trading Company

3.9/515 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD12
"Bars/Bistros"
Christchurch Tramway Restaurant

Christchurch Tramway Restaurant

4.1/534 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD91
"Western-style"
"Spectacular Views"
Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar

Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar

4.4/512 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD24
"Western-style"
Dimitris Greek Food Riverside

Dimitris Greek Food Riverside

4.3/58 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD17
"Fast Food"

Discover the Real Christchurch With a Local Expert

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NZ is a great place to visit. Different airlines fly there, but sadly Qantas who used to be a good airline, are now a budget airline. Choice magazine named Qantas the " "}Spirt of Disappointment" "} in Nov 2022. From my experience with Qantas over the last few years, Choice magazine has provided a fair assessment. Fortunately, NZ still remains a great place to visit. I especially like their winter, where snow is great in the South Island. Time to start using other airlines than Qantas until Qantas can live upto the " "}Spirt of Australia" "} logo, which they have failed to do over several years. Still, thank you New Zealand for being a great place to visit for business and also for pleasure.
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