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Christchurch Garden City
RENEW. REFRESH. REPEAT. IT’S WHAT CHRISTCHURCH DOES BEST. THAT AND HERITAGE, CULTURE, COLOUR AND FUN!
The city centre’s new lease on life has brought about an edginess and youthful energy as much of Christchurch is rebuilt to make its mark on the world stage. It’s being done with courage and creativity.
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Visitors will delight in seeing a city transitioning to a new normal. That involves cuisine with various international accents as Kiwi chefs put their spin on the world’s food bowl – Mexican, Asian fusion, Brazilian, French, Italian – and entertainment from arthouse cinema to live music and Broadway productions. If you want to kite surf, ride the gondola or hike a stunning trail, you’ll find an opportunity to fill every minute of your time here. Christchurch has a strong and proud tradition of supporting art and culture in the community and the famous Christchurch Art Gallery, Arts Centre, museum and libraries are free to enter. Street art is also making a big name for itself. Grab an interactive map online and embark on a self-guided walk.
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is the cultural heart of Christchurch. Housed in the Gothic revival buildings of the former University of Canterbury site, the centre is a national landmark.
With over 740 parks and gardens, Christchurch lives up to its title as the Garden City. Lush green spaces such as Hagley Park allow for outdoor recreation, as does the Avon River, which runs through the city's very heart.
