NEW ZEALAND’S MOST ‘ENGLISH’ CITY

Christchurch

Holidays in Christchurch

Christchurch is the largest city on the South Island. It was best known for its beautiful cathedral, which was sadly destroyed in the 2011 earthquake. As interim solutions, the ‘Cardboard Cathedral’ (made of cardboard) and the new ‘RE:Start’ shopping district, housed entirely in shipping containers, were created. Besides these new sights, you can take a short boat trip on the Avon River, ride the gondola up the nearby extinct volcano or visit the Canterbury Museum.

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Self-drive tour – the fascination of the South Island

Christchurch is the ideal starting point for discovering the countless natural wonders of the South Island. You travel at your own pace, safe in the knowledge that your overnight stays are already booked.

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Discover Christchurch

Discover the highlights of Christchurch on a guided tour. You will learn a great deal about the earthquake-hit city and how its residents have coped.

Hotel Annandale

Not far from Christchurch, the luxurious Annandale villas stand on a working farm amid magnificent coastal scenery.