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    1 day ago · As a city with a major international airport and the largest city in the South Island, Christchurch is a gateway for international tourists visiting the South Island attractions of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, Queenstown, the West Coast and Kaikōura.

  2. Jun 30, 2024 · Christchurch, city, Canterbury regional council, eastern South Island, New Zealand, on the Avon River. Much of the city’s land is devoted to parks, public gardens, and other recreation areas. Christchurch was struck by major earthquakes in both 2010 and 2011.

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  3. Jun 30, 2024 · Christchurch City. Me at International Antarctic Centre. Historic tram. Punting on the Avon River. International Antarctic Centre: Experience the wonders of Antarctica, including adorable penguins, an Antarctic storm, a 4D movie, and an exhilarating Hagglund ride.

  4. 2 days ago · Book a table at The Lane. The Lane is a modern, all-day Canterbury bistro serving up delicious, relaxed fare.

  5. Jul 1, 2024 · The Christchurch Botanic Gardens boast a rich history that began in 1863 with the planting of a single English oak to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince Albert and Princess Alexandra of Denmark. From that symbolic gesture, the Gardens have blossomed into a sprawling 21-hectare sanctuary.

  6. 2 days ago · From the 12 th to the 14 th of July 1945, a record amount of snow fell in Canterbury. In Christchurch alone 28 cm of snow blanketed the city whereas the Canterbury Plains had 45 cm. Electricity was cut off for a week in some areas and schools were closed. The farmers on the Canterbury Plains experienced stock losses and property damage, one of ...

  7. Jul 9, 2024 · Parts of Christchurch are off-limits for further housing development because the sewage system is full. The city council has been pushing back on new central government rules for housing intensification, but its exemption runs out next year. An independent investigator was appointed and the council held hearings earlier this year on the ...