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The South Island's largest city, Christchurch is perfect as a pleasant jumping-off point for the mountains, ocean beaches, rivers, lakes and wide-open spaces less than an hour from the city centre. But Christchurch is more than just a springboard.
Fast Facts
Population
344,100
Currency
Name: New Zealand Dollar
Code: NZD
Symbol: NZ$
Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: English, Maori,
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +12
Country Dialing Code
+64
Weights & Measures
Metric
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