Introducing Christchurch
Traditionally the most English of the NZ cities, Christchurch has been slower than Auckland and Wellington to embrace the increasingly multicultural nature of urban NZ society. Change is now coming through more diverse immigration and a cosmopolitan tinge is being added to the city’s earlier conservatism. There’s still plenty to remind visitors of Christchurch’s English past though, such as the punts gliding down the sleepy Avon River. Most recently, the recovery of the city since the February 2011 earthquake has added an energy and changeability to the city. See Tips & articles below for Lonely Planet's updates on what's happening in NZ's second largest city.
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Last updated: May 21, 2012
Tips & articles
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Free download: Lonely Planet’s new Christchurch chapter
22 May 2012
Since the quake of February last year, central Christchurch has changed drastically. And in the year since, as LP author...
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Return to Christchurch
22 May 2012
More than a year after the devastating Christchurch earthquake of February 2011, the return of two Canterbury icons is again...
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What to do in Christchurch: your post-quake guide
22 May 2012
After two weeks on-the-ground research in Christchurch recently– Lonely Planet’s third visit since the February 2011 earthquake – we’re confident...
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Recent posts
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Mid-July South Island Trip Plan. Please kindly offer ANY suggestions =)
by christyhrw 27 May 2012
We're a group of 6, plan to drive all the way down from Christchurch on 10th July, then return to Christchurch and head home on 18th July.…
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Returning to the first country I ever visited.
by timalex 26 May 2012
It was October 1993 when I arrived in New Zealand and roamed about for 4 months (I overstayed my visa). Before this, I was living in Seattle…
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RE: 16-night trip to New Zealand covering both islands - updated itinerary
by neverwinter 25 May 2012
new itinerary looks much better; time to see things as well as driving. You can never assume that roads won't be closed but the odds of…
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Akaroa – New Zealand’s Only French Settlement
Blog: Brilliant Tips Travel Blog - 2 February 2012
The charming township of Akaroa sits at the edge of a pleasing harbor inside the eroded crater of a gigantic, extinct volcano. Akaroa is located an hour and a half drive southeast of Christchurch on Banks Peninsula, the South Island’s most impressive volcanic feature. The peninsula has two prevailing craters which form Lyttelton and Akaroa [...]
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Christchurch: A City on the Mend
Blog: Aerohaveno: A Travel Blog - 30 October 2011
I've spent the past week in New Zealand, and my first stop was Christchurch as part of a group of journalists invited by Tourism New Zealand.It's been a mere eight months since the major earthquake which devastated its historic city centre, so I was interested to see what the situation was like now, especially for travellers who might like to visit.
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How to Explore Christchurch in a Day – Penguins, Punts and Cheese
Blog: Landlopers - 12 August 2011
Christchurch in a Day Christchurch has an international reputation for being a vibrant, fun community with a lot of English flair. It has also traditionally served as the gateway to many other tourist destinations on the South Island including the gorgeous West Coast. The...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
