Christchurch – the oldest city in New Zealand

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the third-most populous city in the country. Christchurch is also the oldest city in New Zealand, having being established in 1856. An important port city throughout its history, Christchurch is an important center of agriculture, commerce, and trade in New Zealand. Christchurch is a melting pot of different cultures. Although it is a distinctly English city, there exist some intertwined mixes of European and Maori elements in its architecture. Among its many attractions are cinemas, theaters, music performance halls, venues for large events, and Parks and natural wooded areas. The city also embraces New Zealand’s fervent passion for sports and has several of its own sports teams.

Here are some of the top places to visit in Christchurch

1. Botanic Gardens
2. Quake City
3. Christchurch Art Gallery
4. Riccarton House & Bush
5. Canterbury Museum
6. Hagley Park
7. Orana Wildlife Park
8. Cathedral Square
9. International Antarctic Centre
10. Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Things to do in Christchurch

1. Visit the entertainment hubs of Victoria Street, St Asaph Street, Strange’s Lane and Poplar Lane
2. Find out what it’s like in the middle of an Antarctic storm at the International Antarctic Centre.
3. Ride the Waimakariri river in a jet boat
4. See New Zealand’s rarest dolphin
5. Ride the Weka Pass historic railway from Waipara to Waikari.
6. Discover heritage icons such as Maori rock art, historic hotels, and cob cottages.
7. Go whale-watching by boat or air at any time of the year.
8. Get away from it all in a hot air balloon.
9. See the filming location of Edoras, the fortress city of the Rohan people in the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.
10. Go rafting on the Rangitata River and launch yourself down the thrilling grade five rapids.

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Kane Parker

I'm a fellow at the Travel Center in London, which is a leading European travel company established in 1987 by Moresand Ltd. I have been writing contents based on holidays and tours for the last five years at Travel Center. My passion is to help people who love travelling and are looking for the ideal travel tips on destinations all around the world. Like a lot of people, I hoped travel would solve everything. I set off - convinced my trip would be all about incredible, life-changing moments; ones full of sunsets and rainbows and meaningful experiences. Instead, I stumbled headfirst into a disaster.