Best short-haul holiday destinations: Christchurch
With a spectacular natural playground on its doorstep, this big small-city has undergone a revitalisation of unimaginable scale..
Sydney Morning Herald
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Christchurch lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula on Pegasus Bay. The Avon River (Ōtākaro) flows through the centre of the city, with an urban park along its banks.
With a spectacular natural playground on its doorstep, this big small-city has undergone a revitalisation of unimaginable scale..