About Christchurch
Christchurch is one of New Zealand's major cities, home to around 419,200 people.
Best time
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors
Weather
Mild to tropical, with plenty of sunshine
Experiences
Things to do in Christchurch
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Arts Centre
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Christchurch Art Gallery
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Centre of Contemporary Art
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Cardboard Cathedral
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St Michael and All Angels Church
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Air Force Museum
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Canterbury Museum
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International Antarctic Centre
Budget travel
Free things to do in Christchurch
Christchurch Art Gallery
Cardboard Cathedral
St Michael and All Angels Church
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
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Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Arts Centre
- Visit Christchurch Art Gallery
- Visit Centre of Contemporary Art
- Eat at Fresh Choice
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Cardboard Cathedral
- Visit St Michael and All Angels Church
- Visit Air Force Museum
- Eat at Woolworths
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Canterbury Museum
- Visit International Antarctic Centre
- Visit Antigua Boatsheds
- Eat at New World
Where to eat
Fresh Choice
Woolworths
New World
Pak'n'Save
Aha Wildlife Bakery
Funky Pumpkin
Holy Smoke
Perry's Cafe
Where to stay
- Dorset House Backpackers
- Jailhouse Accommodation
- Haka House Christchurch
- Drifter Christchurch
- AAA Northlands Motel
Shopping
- Riverside
- Ballantynes
- Christchurch Farmers' Market
- New Regent Street
- Northlands Shopping Centre
- The Palms
Nightlife
- Aikmans
- Bealey's Speight's Ale House
- The Craic Irish Bar
- No. 4
- Speight's Ale House Tower Junction
- The Beer Library
Museums & culture
- Christchurch Art Gallery
- Cardboard Cathedral
- St Michael and All Angels Church
- Air Force Museum
- Canterbury Museum
In pictures
Christchurch gallery
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