Christchurch
city is located midway down the East Coast of
the South Island, and is the South Island's
largest city. Christchurch City area is 45,240
Hectares. Temperature range 21ºC ~ 12ºC
at summer , and 10ºC ~1ºC at winter.
Christchurch was established as a city nearly
150 years ago and has a population of over 320,000.
Renowned the "Garden City of the World",
is an ideal educational base and a thriving
business center. The city landmark Christchurch
Cathedral, an outstanding example of Gothic
Revival architecture. Other grey-stone nineteenth
century buildings, tree-lined avenues and extensive
leafy parks give the city an elegant, rather
English atmosphere.Other central city attractions
include the beautiful Neo-Gothic Arts Center,
the historic tram which loops the city center,
the Christchurch Gondola and the International
Antarctic Center. Christchurch is also a great
place to go shopping - look for Ballantynes,
New Zealand's oldest department store.
Christchurch is also a place for events and
festivals. Whatever the season, you'll find
a non-stop programme of entertainment with events
like the Festival of Romance at summer, the
International Buskers Festival at January, Winter
carnival at winter, and Showtime Canterbury
at November.
Christchurch offers a wide range of excellent
cuisine experiences. One of the best places
in New Zealand to enjoy lamb.