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Christchurch (/ ˈ k r aɪ s tʃ ɜːr tʃ / ⓘ; Māori: Ōtautahi) is the largest city in the South Island and the second-largest city by urban area population in New Zealand, after Auckland. Christchurch lies in the Canterbury Region, near the centre of the east coast of the South Island, east of the Canterbury Plains.
- 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.
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.
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6 days ago · Christchurch, city, Canterbury regional council, eastern South Island, New Zealand, on the Avon River. It was the last and most successful colonizing project inspired by Edward Gibbon Wakefield and his New Zealand Company.
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Apr 25, 2023 · Framed by the Pacific to the east and the snowy Southern Alps to the west, Christchurch (or Ōtautahi in Māori) is the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island and nicknamed the Garden...
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.
