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New Zealand ( Australia And Pacific Islands )
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Christchurch is categorised as Heritage / Business and Transit


Photo Courtesy Greg O'Beirne
KiwiRail TranzAlpine (Photo Courtesy: Johannes Vogel)
TranzAlpine Train Interior (Photo Courtesy: Maxim75)
Arthur's Pass Train Station (Photo Courtesy: Maxim75)
Hagley Park in Autumn (Photo Courtesy: Greg O'Beirne)
Hagley Park in Winter (Photo Courtesy: Greg O'Beirne)
Canterbury Museum
Gruman Avenger at the Museum (Photo Courtesy: Winstonwolfe)
Air Force Museum Entrance (Photo Courtesy: Winstonwolfe)
Horse-drawn carriage at the museum (Photo Courtesy: Grant Cooper)
Feeding Lions at the Orana Wildlife Park (Photo Courtesy: Greg Hewgill)
International Antarctic Centre (Photo Courtesy: Steffen Sledz)
Photo Courtesy Greg O'Beirne
Flountain inside Botanical Garden - Photo Courtesy JohnstonDJ

Reasons to Visit
  • Christchurch is a distinctly English town in New Zealand being home to many Gothic Architecture monuments, parks, gardens and walks
  • Christchurch is visited for its heritage and its gardens.
Know It
  • Christchurch is renowned as city of Gardens
Access Information
  • Nearest Airport -Christchurch
  • Christchurch is connected by Air with Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad

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2 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Christchurch

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Short Break (4-6 nights)1
Holiday (7 or more)1

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List of Holidays for Christchurch

Short Break

  • Essential New Zealand (6 Nights)

Holiday

  • Best of North & South Island (10 Nights)

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Destination Ideas

  • Christchurch - A Fun filled family Getaway

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  • Places to Visit
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)

    Canterbury Museum is housed in a heritage building, the museum displays a stunning collection of natural and human history. Some of the distinct collections include Maori and Eurpoean exhibits and the Decorative Arts Collection.

    Museum
    Heritage Museum, History
    2
    Hagley Park is one of prominent Central Parks in Christchurch. The park has wide-open spaces, mature trees, sport avenues and a golf club
    Gardens
    General
    2
    Christchurch Botanic Gardens are located in the centre of the Christchurch city spread over 75-acres. The garden comprises old trees, exotic and native plants with Avon River winding through the garden.
    Gardens
    Thematic
    2
    Air Force Museum of New Zealand displays around 28 classic aircrafts and a paraphernalia of items related to the Air Force of New Zealand
    Museum
    Aerospace Museum
    9
    International Antarctic Centre is where one can experience Antartica and the unique continent. Some of the topics covered here include the human impact on the Antartica, the wildlife and plant systems and Antarctica's effect on the globe. One can also experience a stimulated Antartic Cruise in 4D Extreme Theatre.
    Institute
    Research Centre
    10
    A unique museum that collects and exhibits the modes of transport from the past to present. Apart from a great collection of vintage classic cars, the highlight of the museum is the collection of horse drawn carriages use in the country
    Museum
    Car Museum
    12
    Set in around 200 acres, Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand's only open range zoo. Here you can spot some of the endangered species such as kiwi, a variety of native birds and reptiles. The park also offers unique experiences such as hand feeding the giraffe, meeting the rhino up close and watching tigers search for food etc.
    Zoo
    Nature Park
    20
  • Activity
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    TranzAlpine Train is one the greatest scenic passenger train trips by KiwiRails running across the dramatic contrast of dry beech forests, tussock land and covers beautiful spots from Christchurch to Greymouth.
    Activity
    Heritage Train Journies
    4
    Arthurs Pass is the highest pass over Southern Alps. The pass is surrounded by beech trees and river beds. It is also known for its skiing in winter and for the many camping sites in summer
    Activity
    Walking, Snow Experience
    145
    Activity
    Marine Life watching
    450
  • Places visited Enroute
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Mt Cook national park is home to Mount Cook mountain which is New Zealand's highest mountain at 3,753 metres. Apart from tall peaks, the national park is covered by glaciers. The park has a variety of indigenous and rare fauna and flora. This is also a popular stopover on the Queenstown - Christchurch driving route.
    View Point
    Valley Views, Countryside
    323

Destinations within reach from Christchurch

  • Kaikoura ( 180 Km )

    Kaikoura lies in South Island 180 kms from ChristChurch and is renowned for Whale Watching, Bird more

  • Greymouth ( 241 Km )

    Greymouth is set on River Grey at a foothills of Southern Alps. Mount Cook is clearly visible from more

  • Dunedin ( 362 Km )

    Dunedin has a rich Scottish history and is often referred to as the Edinburgh of the South. more

Average Day / Night Temperature of Christchurch, New Zealand

January
23°C / 11°C
February
23°C / 11°C
March
21°C / 10°C
April
17°C / 7°C
May
14°C / 5°C
June
11°C / 3°C
July
12°C / 4°C
August
12°C / 5°C
September
14°C / 5°C
October
15°C / 5°C
November
16°C / 5°C
December
22°C / 10°C

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