Destinations · Christchurch

Discover Christchurch: The Garden City

A CITY ON THE RISE

Reinvented, and thriving

Welcome to Ōtautahi Christchurch - the vibrant gateway to the South Island. New Zealand’s oldest city and a hub of innovation, blending heritage charm with a modern urban soul. Christchurch has become a city of street art, innovative public spaces and a bustling hospitality scene - best explored on foot or by tram through its revamped central laneways and along the willow-lined Avon.

MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS

Gardens, gondolas and good coffee

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Blossoms and beauty

Enjoy the changing seasons in Christchurch - from blossoms to blooms.

Orana Wildlife Park

The Garden City

Explore Christchurch’s ‘jewel in the crown’ - the expansive Botanic Gardens.

Margaret Mahy Playground

Margaret Mahy Playground

Fun for children and adults of all ages in this innovative central city playground.

Central-city laneways

Central-city lanes

Revamped laneways full of dining, boutique shopping and murals at every turn.

Christchurch in pictures

Family at a Christchurch market
Family at a Christchurch market
Christchurch Tramway Restaurant
Christchurch Tramway Restaurant
Punting on the Avon River
Punting on the Avon River
New Brighton pools
New Brighton pools

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