Visitor Information - About Christchurch
With a population of 360,000, Christchurch is the largest city
in New Zealand’s South Island. Described as "the most
English city outside England ", Christchurch is situated
on the placid tree-lined Avon River and features many fine stone
buildings, parks and gardens. It has all the facilities expected
of a population centre of this size, including theatres, cinemas,
night clubs and a casino.
The city of Christchurch looks across the Canterbury Plains to
the majestic Southern Alps, which
run the length of the island, and are the location of many internationally
acclaimed ski-fields. The West Coast of the South Island offers
fine examples of temperate rainforest, while Fiordland, on the
Southwest corner, is a wilderness area with World Heritage status.
Christchurch is one of the most popular destinations for visitors
in New Zealand. Many short tours are available into the Canterbury
countryside for activities including skiing, whale watching, bungy
jumping and jet boating. There are many places of interest in the
city, including museums, the I nternational Antarctic C entre,
excellent botanical gardens and a casino. The gondola on the Port
Hills offers superb views of Lyttelton Harbour, the Canterbury
Plains and the Southern Alps. Christchurch has an active theatrical
and cultural life and a wide variety of restaurants and cafes.
Christchurch International Airport is situated
approximately 5kms from the University of Canterbury and 10 kms from the city
centre. Christchurch is well served by domestic air connections and regular
flights to the east coast of Australia. Several major international airlines
give good access to Christchurch.
The climate is relatively temperate. For information
on Christchurch and New Zealand weather, go to Meteorological
Service Web Page.
www.christchurchnz.com
What's On Christchurch
A comprehensive guide to the city www.whatson.org
Discover New Zealand magazine
Information on travelling to and within New Zealand,
as well as an interactive events' calendar and dining guide www.discovernewzealand.com
100% Pure New Zealand
New Zealand Tourism Board website www.newzealand.com/International
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