Christchurch travel tips and 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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Back to Christchurch: the latest post-quake update

04 July 2011

A recent trip back to Christchurch confirmed what we’ve been hearing: that while still bearing the scars of February’s quake,...

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Return to Christchurch: after the earthquake

16 May 2011

On 22 February 2011, the New Zealand city of Christchurch was ripped apart, almost literally, during a 6.3 magnitude ‘vertical’...

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Blog for New Zealand: a Twitter call to arms

21 March 2011

New Zealand is coming to terms with the earthquake of 22 February, which devastated Christchurch on the South Island.Travellers on...

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Too soon? 5 questions to ask when disaster strikes your travel plans.

07 March 2011

Has a disaster ever forced you to rethink travel plans drastically?When calamity strikes, it’s tough to think of yourself. Earthquakes,...

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Christchurch earthquake: updates and useful links

23 February 2011

A 6.3 earthquake hit Christchurch city on 22 February, causing a large number of fatalities and extensive damage to structures...

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Travel advice: New Zealand after Christchurch’s earthquake

08 September 2010

At 4.35am on 4 September, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch in New Zealand. There were no fatalities and the...

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