Christchurch is located in the South Island of New Zealand, right on the coast of the Pacific Ocean.  It enjoys a reputation being both a modern but also an historic city, with many fine examples of English architecture such as the Cathedral, the Arts Centre and many historic homes around the city. 

With a population of close to around 350,000 the city has all the conveniences of a large city, but is small enough to still find your way around and feel at home. The international airport connects you to the world, and is only a 1 hr 20 minute flight from Auckland. 

Christchurch is a tourist hub and often regarded as the gateway to the heart of the New Zealand, the famous South Island.  Within several hours of the city, you can enjoy such a wide range of fun activities:

• Snowboarding & skiing in the Southern Alps
• Hot thermal pools at Hanmer Springs
• Kite-surfing at Ferrymead
• Kayaking or sailing on the Lyttleton Harbour
• Swimming with dolphins in Akaroa
• Surfing or Scuba diving at Taylor’s Mistake
• Bungy jumping and jetboating
• Galleries & exhibitions at the new Art Gallery
• Shopping in Cashel Mall or Riccarton Mall, one of the biggest in the city
• Lively nightlife in Sol Square or Poplar Lane

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