Christchurch
The city was founded as a religious settlement in 1840.
The famous Christchurch Cathedral is in the city center and was built between 1864 and 1910, is an excellent example of Victorian Gothic style. The Roman Catholic Cathedral is of Renaissance style. The town is between the Pacific Ocean and the rivers Avon Heathcote and Waimakakiri and the Port Hills. Christchurch is also known as the Garden City due to the open spaces as the Botanic Gardens and the Victoria and Hagley Parks. Do not miss the Encounter Aquarium, the Kiwi House, Orana Park and the Wild Life Willowbanf Wildlife Reserve. The views from Mount Pleasant Trig are breath taking. Hotels in Christchurch
What to visit in Christchurch: Christchurch Cathedral; Roman Catholic Cathedral; Arts Centre; Christchurch Art Gallery; Cathedral Square; Mount Pleasant; Kiwi House; Botanic Gardens;
Transports in Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport (CHC): There are domestic and international flights.
By bus and train: There are buses and trains to/from several cities in South Island.
Maps of Christchurch
Map of Christchurch
Christchurch on Map of New Zealand