"CHRISTCHURCH" Christchurch by dmirebella


Christchurch Travel Guide: 1,381 reviews and 2,531 photos

Adelaide's sister city .

A day at Christchurch .. its simply not enough! Unfortunately, a day is all I had to explore this magnificient city.

With plenty to do and with so little time - I really did not want to leave.. and in fact .. I am pretty certain that I will be making several trips to the South Islands.

Personally - I find Christchurch quaint - a city of contradictions perhaps. It has a feel of a developing city - but yet - there really isn't any modern skyscrappers.

Instead, we get large bontiful gardens, greens, heritage buildings and friendly folks all around. A visitor easily adapts - walking around the city is a breeze and should one get thirsty - a HUGE assortment of cafe's, food courts and restaurants pepper the city scape by the dozen.

As I read in another site - "its has a growing cosmopolitan ambience that also adds a touch of excitement without overt flashiness."

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  • Pros:Everything ...
  • In a nutshell:A must go.
  • Last visit to Christchurch: Sep 2004
  • Intro Updated Sep 25, 2004
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  • Vi_Traveller Feb 8, 2010 at 4:59 PM Report Abuse

    At least in Auckland you don't need to pay that tax from July,2008.

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    Martin_S. Dec 3, 2007 at 4:15 AM Report Abuse

    I envy you having actually met my VT friend Rose, waiting for her to come and visit here in Israel. Martin

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    BlaTboy Nov 8, 2006 at 12:53 PM Report Abuse

    WAH!!!! U so lucky ah! Goin ta see my man Russ... I heard a RUMOUR that Mr BB will being going to S. Asia early next year lah. Headlining in SQ, and SPECIAL Appearance in "KL" unfortunately may not reach Aus. Cheers B-out, & hav a GWEAT DAY lah

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    sprdak11 Jun 10, 2006 at 4:00 AM Report Abuse

    Great, interesting page. Best wishes.

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    ATXtraveler Feb 5, 2006 at 1:33 AM Report Abuse

    Wow... we need to put you in charge of the next meet... that food looked good!

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    mizzzthanggg Jan 16, 2006 at 11:43 PM Report Abuse

    baru finish yr christchurch page now u tell me new caledonia! sigh... ;-)

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    CandS Dec 5, 2005 at 10:33 PM Report Abuse

    Great pages! I'm going to Christchurch for Christmas...can't wait! :)

  • alejandro_s Jun 16, 2005 at 5:23 PM Report Abuse

    For the BEST punt tour go to the Antigua Boat Sheds next to the Botanic Gardens on Cambridge Terrace. It's more beautiful, away from the traffic (through the gardens) and you can book on 64 (0)3 366 0337 or email info@punting.co.nz Way better!

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    knerten Dec 24, 2004 at 6:14 AM Report Abuse

    Ah..seeing your Chch pages brought back all the memories of my wonderful stay there...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

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    pepples46 Dec 3, 2004 at 1:09 AM Report Abuse

    I'll be back......I should be a bit cross with you ^..^ but just can't leave the house in the evening. but, you done a great job about CHCH. thanx, greets from across the ditch Wal

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