Christchurch is the internationally famed “Garden City”. Christchurch's well established expansive parks and public gardens owe much to the planning and foresight of the city's founding fathers. The centrally located Hagley Park covers 161 hectares including the Botanic gardens, Victoria square and Mona Vale, the extraordinarily beautiful gardens on the banks of the Avon River.
With a population of over 350 000 Christchurch is the international gateway to the South Island. A bubbly entertainment scene, strong cultural heritage, great shopping, and numerous sporting facilities guarantee an exciting stay.
Among the ‘must sees’ are the weekend Arts Centre market, Christchurch Cathedral and Botanic Gardens.
Christchurch's large variety of amenities and attractions include the International Antarctic Centre, Orana Wildlife Park, cruising on Lyttelton Harbour or a stroll through the Cultural Precinct - education, art, science, government, religion, history and recreation all within an area of less than a square kilometre in the heart of the city.
The surrounding area of Christchurch is a large undiscovered playground, full with endless options for exploring. The varied landscape includes rugged ocean beaches, wide braided rivers, spectacular gorges, fertile plains, and beyond to the majestic Southern Alps. For the more adventurous, try your hand at bungi-jumping, jet boating, skiing, hiking in the Port Hills, or, for a more relaxing holiday, visit award winning wineries or punt on the Avon. Christchurch has it all.
Christchurch Attractions
- Air Force Museum
- Arts Centre
- Botanical Gardens
- Canterbury Museum
- Christchurch Art Gallery
- Christchurch Casino
- Christchurch Cathedral
- International Antarctic Centre
- Mona Vale Gardens
- Mount Hutt Ski field
- Orana Wildlife Park
- Tamaki Heritage Village
- Wineries
Christchurch is home to a number of fantastic bars restaurants.
Within walking distance of Colombo in the City:
- Strawberry fare
- Sol Square
- Poplars Lane
- Indochine
- Café Valentino
- Bodhi tree (Burmese)
- 205 (cocktail bar, 205 Manchester St)
- Le Plonk
Please enquire at reception for guidance
