Discover these places worth visiting in Christchurch and select a hotel nearby for ultimate convenience
Christchurch Botanic GardensSSatisfied guestLocated in the central city of Christchurch New Zealand, the botanical gardens were founded in 1863 with lots of trees and flowers.
Avon River / ŌtakaroSSatisfied guestAvon River should not to be missed. we will be carried by a punter dressed in traditional Edwardian attire! You will be slowly be brought along the water quietly past woodlands, weeping willows with the leafy banks of North Hagley Park along side the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. You can also take a Punt ride from Worcester Street Bridge through Christchurch’s central city.
Cathedral Square旅旅の径Cathedral Square is located in the downtown area of Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand. It is the historical center of Christchurch and was once the main place for citizens to gather. It is now the transportation center of the city and the activity center for tourists (especially pedestrians). It is a must-visit place for visiting Christchurch.
The most vicissitudes. The Christchurch Cathedral (the square is named after it), which was built from 1864 to 1904, encountered two earthquakes during its construction. After its completion, it became a classic landmark of Christchurch with its elegant shape and 63-meter-high Gothic spire.
The 6.3-magnitude earthquake in February 2011 caused serious damage to Christchurch. The spire of the cathedral collapsed, half of the tower remained, and only the nave was completely preserved. The damaged building has not been repaired yet and is tightly surrounded by cold scaffolding.
The most eye-catching. In the center of the square, there is a memorial statue of John Robert Cordley, the founder of the Canterbury region where Christchurch is located.
The most literary. On one side of the square, there is a giant chessboard, with red/black chess pieces 50-80 cm high. Each piece looks very heavy and difficult to move (two masters were concentrating on playing chess and learning chess skills. The author was not able to experience the weight of the chess pieces in person, which was a pity).
The coolest. In 2001, in order to welcome the arrival of the millennium and celebrate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Christchurch and Canterbury, the "Millennium Holy Grail" sculpture was placed in the square. The 18-meter-high sculpture is in the shape of a slender cone, with abstract shape, concrete decoration, hollow outer circle, silver-gray outer wall and azure inner core. Between the layers, the leaves of 8 native plants such as the leaves of New Zealand's national flower-silver fern, are intertwined and stretched upward, symbolizing vitality and prosperity.
The most convenient. The retro tram has a station on one side of the square, which has become a beautiful landscape. The retro tram with a 2.6-kilometer operating route and 17 stops can easily reach the main attractions in the city.
International Antarctic CentreAAnonymous UserOverall it is quite good. According to the process, I will play it. First, I will take the armored car, a little thrilling experience, and then it will be indoors. Watch the staff feed the penguins and watch some Antarctic stories.
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth999mmIt turns out that the scenery is not as good as the online ones, and the scenery on the way to New Zealand is actually not worse than this. In short, it's okay. It was quite quiet when I went out. When I returned, I came up with a Chinese tour group. It was noisy for a long time, so that the train experience was discounted.
Canterbury Museum旅旅の径To travel to Christchurch, you should visit the Canterbury Museum. The appearance and connotation are worth seeing. Appearance. The museum in the city center, next to the botanical garden. The gray-bottomed white-framed buildings are both elegant and dazzling. In front of the museum is a statue of William Ralston, a distinguished politician and leader in Canterbury. The figure is lifelike. Connotation. Compared with China, the museum is medium-sized. But the rich and varied exhibits fully showcase New Zealand's unique Maori culture and history, showcase New Zealand's natural and colonial development, showcase human exploration and cognition of Antarctica, and can learn more about New Zealand's historical culture.
ChristchurchSSwC_TWThe dusk in New Zealand has a particularly charming purple color, which makes you feel like you are abroad.
It's very comfortable to walk in the city center. The roads are spacious, there are not many people, there are few cars, and the scenery is beautiful everywhere.
Christchurch Transitional Cathedral多多多We stood there, speechless, watching the earthquake damage to the once-stunning old cathedral. The only life to see is the many birds perched on the remains of this once proud prayer site, one of the locals telling us it was being rebuilt and the damaged clock was once again sent to British manufacturing companies for repairs, which is good news for the cathedral.
New Brighton BeachYyangduoduo17We stayed 2 nights in South Brighton, less than a block from the beach and across the dunes to the sea. Black sand beaches are rare and there are lots of driftwood and locals turn them into interesting pieces. There are many shells on the way to the pier. This area is perfect for families, elderly people, couples to sit, relax and enjoy, there are some small restaurants, coffee shops nearby, not bad. The coastal streets are displayed with fantastic sandstone and other materials sculptures. You must have a good stroll around them. There are outstanding works by locals. I recommend staying here if you want to stay away from the city, and it’s not too far to go to the city if you want. You can enjoy the essence of both worlds.