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Christchurch (New Zealand)

 
Description: Christchurch is the regional capital of Canterbury, New Zealand. It is the largest city in the South Island, as well as ... more
Christchurch (New Zealand) ... the second largest city in the country. / A coastal city, it is situated just north of Banks Peninsula, midway down the South Island's eastern coast. The city is named after the Christ Church cathedral, which was in turn named after Christ Church, a college at the University of Oxford, and the Cathedral of Oxford. The usual Māori name Ōtautahi is a shortened form of Te Whenua o Te Potiki-Tautahi - named for the seasonal dwelling of Ngai Tahu chief Tautahi of Port Levy on a bank of the Avon River, which winds through the city.

Newest Review: ... or relaxing on the beaches. But remember to cover up, Slip, Slop, Slap as the rays are pretty powerful. Visit the Wimakariri river where you can be thrilled with White Water Rafting or the infamous Jet Boat rides. Within the City Centre itself there are numerous parks that are safe, clean, and child friendly. Within Hagley park you can chill out, and watch the Summer festivities. Take ... more

 ... you're children swimming in the free Swimming Pools, go punting on the River Avon with champagne, and a light lunch(very romantic), or there are always the horse drawn surry rides.The night life is diverse, and multi-cultural with the usual theme bars, you ...more

kirstenb
Premium Review Christchurch (New Zealand): Christchursch is Greeeeeeeeeat!! (503 words)
by kirstenb - written on 02/10/01 (Useful, 76 readings)
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Christchurch is an 'Absolutelty Fabulous' City.It has a touch of everything for everyone. From infants to pensioners, the lifestyles are unlimited! I am personaly biased as a true blue born, and bred Kiwi,I have experienced all the life-styles from being a toddler, to a teen to a parent(except from being a pensioner that is!)Living in a safe, eco friendly enviroment, that has the benefits of a City. With beaches 15 minutes from the city centre, ski fields just over an hour away, and the superb views of the City from an ancient volcano that outskirts the Canterbury Plains below. In the Summer you can, experience from the choices of beaches, windsurfing, ...

grizzlyj
Premium Review The big smoke.  (564 words)
by grizzlyj - written on 17/08/01 (Useful, 55 readings)
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Christchurch, top place. I lived there for about a year and had a great time. The place is layed out in a block formation, so is real easy to find your way around. Interesting streets. Colombo st, this is the drag strip of chch, and all the young hoons whizz up and down there at night, and especially at weekends, till they get nicked. By the way if you follow Colombo st out of town away from Bealey Ave, you go up a dirty great hill, and some windy bends. Stick with it, because when you get to the top, you can see all of chch sprawling below you, and at night it is breathtaking. Manchester street, hmm interesting, this is where the ladies of the night ...

christa
Premium Review Christchurch (New Zealand): the garden city (209 words)
by christa - written on 31/10/00 (Useful, 47 readings)
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Christchurch is known as the garden city, with no fewer than 16 parks the floral displays are breathtaking and beautiful. A warm welcome awaits you wherever you venture, even strangers stop you in the street to welcome you to their city. The cathedral which dominates the centre of the city is very impressive and provides an ideal starting point for a tour of the city, along with the old fashioned tram that trundles around the streets. The standard of accommodation is excellent wherever you go, and good value for money. There are restaurants a plenty to choose from, a three course carvery costs around £5 a head, or you may prefer to sample more ...

 

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