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<b>The city of Christchurch is located just north of Banks Peninsula, on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is New Zealand's only predominantly flat major city, and with a population of 300,000, it is the South Island's largest city. Because Christchurch is flat, getting around is easy, whether walking or cycling.

Christchurch has extensive parks and gardens in the inner city, including the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park, and is also known as the Garden City. Christchurch has also been called the most English city outside England, which is reflected in local styles and architecture. A neo-gothic Anglican cathedral lies at the centre of the city, Cathedral Square, where crowds gather to listen to buskers and speakers, including the Wizard of Christchurch.

There are also many tourist attractions within easy reach of the city, including world-class skiing available 90 minutes by car from Christchurch and whale watching at Kaikoura.</b>

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