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Christchurch

The garden city of New Zealand's South Island, and the start of many road trips.

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About Christchurch

In short

  • Punting on the River Avon
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens
  • Riverside Market
  • TranzAlpine train
  • Akaroa dolphin cruises

At a glance

Country
New Zealand
Region
Australasia
Local time
GMT+13
Time difference
7 hours ahead of Dhaka6 hours ahead in July
Currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Languages
English
Main airport
  • CHCChristchurch International Airport
Best time to visit
December to March
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Christchurch has rebuilt itself after the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 with new architecture, street art and food markets. The Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park sit at its heart, and punts drift along the River Avon.

The city is the gateway to the South Island: the TranzAlpine train crosses the Southern Alps, Akaroa offers dolphin cruises, and Kaikoura is known for whale watching.

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