Christchurch Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
largest city in the South Island of New Zealand
About Christchurch
Christchurch is located on the Canterbury plains on the eastern coast of the South Island, just north of Banks Peninsula. The city has a population of 385,000 (2023), increasing to 520,000 people when including its commuting zone. Whether Christchurch orWellingtonis New Zealand's the second-largest urban area is debatable and depends on where people draw the boundaries; however, the boundaries as used by Statistics New Zealand clearly give Christchurch the title in all measures. Christchurch has a rich English heritage. This especially shows in the older buildings, especially in the cultural precinct along Worcester Boulevard (which is open from the Avon River towards the west), where most heritage buildings remain. The Avon River flows through the central city and disrupts the regular rec
Top Attractions in Christchurch
Explore the best things to see and do in Christchurch:
- ★185 Empty Chairs
- ★Air Force Museum
- ★Antigua Boatsheds
- ★Arts Centre
- ★Bridge of Remembrance
- ★Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
- ★Canterbury Museum
- ★Cardboard Cathedral
Where to Eat in Christchurch
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Addington Coffee Co-Op
- 🍴Afghan Restaurant
- 🍴Aha Wildlife Bakery
- 🍴Countdown
- 🍴Dux Dine
- 🍴Fresh Choice
Where to Stay in Christchurch
- 🏨AAA Northlands Motel
- 🏨Addington Court Motel
- 🏨Airport Christchurch Motel
- 🏨City Central Motel Apartments
- 🏨Classique Lodge Motel
- 🏨Designer Cottage
Christchurch Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: