Welcome
Christchurch offers the best of the past and the present, from traditional buildings like the Canterbury Museum to modern facilities like the Christchurch Art Gallery. Just a short drive from the city and you’re among the excellent Canterbury ski fields.
The city is very flat so cycling is a great way to get around. Christchurch enjoys a thriving arts scene which attracts artists and performers from around the world to the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island.
Christchurch is often the first stop for visitors going on to the Southern Alps or the natural coastal wonderland of Kaikoura, where diving, surfing and whale tours are popular.