Christchurch
・Paper church
・Typical English townscape
【City description】
Christchurch is the largest city in southern New Zealand, but it is also called the “Garden City” because it has more than 740 parks. It is also known as the most English cityscape outside of England, and New Regent Street is a fashionable shopping street.
【Overall rating】
★★★★★
【Time required】
7h
【Budget】
25 NZD
【Fatigue】
★★★☆☆
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【Contents】
★=Must-see spots
◎=Recommended spots
- How to get to the City from the Airport
- Itinerary Map
- ①Bus Stop; Christchurch Bus Interchange
- ②Christchurch Transitional Cathedral★
- ③Christchurch Cathedral◎
- ④Christchurch Art Gallery★
- ⑤The Arts Centre◎
- ⑥Ravenscar House Museum◎
- ⑦Christchurch Botanic Gardens★
- ⑧New Regent Street★
- Enjoy Ice Cream at a Famous Gelato Shop!
- Useful Links for Travel
- Check Out New Zealand Tourist Information Here!
How to get to the City from the Airport
It takes about 20 to 30 minutes by car from Christchurch Airport to the city. There is no train, so you can take a taxi or rent a car, but here we will introduce how to get there by public bus. Most buses stop at the Bus Interchange in the city center, so we will introduce this as the destination here. There are three routes from the airport to the Bus Interchange.
Route 3: Bound for Sumner
Route 8: Bound for Lyttelton
Route 29: Bound for Fendalton
The fare is 4 NZD and you pay the driver in cash to purchase a ticket.
Please check the timetable for each route by selecting the appropriate route from the following website.
【Public Bus Website】
https://www.metroinfo.co.nz/timetables/
Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Bus Stop; Christchurch Bus Interchange
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Exit at the exit near bus stop C and turn right ⇒ Turn left at the end ⇒ You will see the church on your right
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Leave the cathedral and go straight into the park ⇒ Turn left in the center of the park ⇒ Continue straight into the town and you will see another church.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Go straight along the road in front of the cathedral and you will see the modern-looking museum on your right
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Continue straight along the same street ⇒ You will see an old grey building on your left, so go inside
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Continue along the same street ⇒ Turn right at the end ⇒ You will see the museum on your right
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Go back the way you came and continue straight until you see the park on your right
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Leave the park and go straight ⇒ You will come to a tram line ⇒ When the line turns right, turn right and you will enter a fashionable street.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
When you leave New Regent Street, turn right along the railway line ⇒ Turn left at the fork in the cathedral you already passed ⇒ Turn left at the third junction ⇒ Return to the first bus terminal
Bus Stop; Christchurch Bus Interchange
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【Start】
①Bus Stop; Christchurch Bus Interchange
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Exit at the exit near bus stop C and turn right ⇒ Turn left at the end ⇒ You will see the church on your right
②Christchurch Transitional Cathedral★
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 NZD
Opening hour: 9 am – 4 pm
(7h30 am – 5 pm on Sunday)
Closed: No
This cathedral features a distinctive triangular roof and a large stained glass window can be seen from the outside at the front. It was built to replace the cathedral that collapsed in the 2011 earthquake, and architect Shigeru Ban made it famous as a church made from cardboard.
When you go inside, you can see the roof structure made from cardboard, and if you look closely you will see that the chairs and altar are also made from cardboard.
The number of victims of this earthquake reached 185, and since the second largest number of victims were Japanese, after New Zealanders, a thousand paper cranes are displayed inside the church. Previously, white chairs were placed on the grounds next to the church, one for each victim, but they have now been removed.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Leave the cathedral and go straight into the park ⇒ Turn left in the center of the park ⇒ Continue straight into the town and you will see another church.
③Christchurch Cathedral◎
※Closed for renovation work
This cathedral was built in the late 19th century and is in the Gothic Revival style, which originated in England. It was destroyed by the 2011 earthquake mentioned above, and restoration work is still ongoing.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Go straight along the road in front of the cathedral and you will see the modern-looking museum on your right
④Christchurch Art Gallery★
Time required: 2h
Admission fee: 0 NZD
Opening hour: 10 am – 5 pm
(until 9 pm on Wednesday)
Closed: No
This is a modern-looking museum that was remodeled after the 2011 earthquake. It exhibits a wide range of works, including paintings, sculptures, and modern art, with a focus on New Zealand works. Special exhibitions are also held, and you can see different works from time to time. Bags and other luggage must be left at the reception desk.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Continue straight along the same street ⇒ You will see an old grey building on your left, so go inside
⑤The Arts Centre◎
Time required: 1h
Admission fee: 0 NZD
Opening hour: 10 am – 5 pm
Closed: No
What was originally used as a university building is now used as an art-themed complex. The courtyard is reminiscent of an English university, and it houses about 40 art-related museums, ateliers, and shops. Some of the buildings are still used as university buildings.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Continue along the same street ⇒ Turn right at the end ⇒ You will see the museum on your right
⑥Ravenscar House Museum◎
Time required: 1h
Admission fee: 25 NZD
Opening hour: 10 am – 5 pm
Closed: 12/25
This is a museum where you can see the artworks that Wakefield, a businessman and collector, collected during her lifetime. After her house was destroyed in the 2011 earthquake, she decided to build a modern museum to display her artworks.
You can see paintings, antiques, furniture, etc. that match the atmosphere of her home, which has been recreated. There are only four exhibition rooms, but the diverse genres of artwork on display give it a different feel from a museum.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Go back the way you came and continue straight until you see the park on your right
⑦Christchurch Botanic Gardens★
Time required: 1h
Admission fee: 0 NZD
Opening hour: 7 am – 8h30 pm
April – September: until 6h30
November – February: until 9 pm
Closed: No
This park, a place of relaxation for the citizens of Christchurch, boasts a large area of 21 hectares. The park is divided into areas with different themes, such as a rose garden and a greenhouse. You can take a boat ride on the Avon River that runs through the park.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Leave the park and go straight ⇒ You will come to a tram line ⇒ When the line turns right, turn right and you will enter a fashionable street.
⑧New Regent Street★
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: 0 NZD
This is the most fashionable street in the town, and has a cute English townscape. There are many restaurants lined up, so it’s also a great place to take a break. The scene where the tram that goes around the tourist spots of the town passes by here is photogenic.
Enjoy Ice Cream at a Famous Gelato Shop!
Christchurch has a famous gelato shop called Rollickin Gelato, located on New Regent Street, which offers a variety of delicious flavours made with a blend of various ingredients.
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★Route Time required: 10 minutes
When you leave New Regent Street, turn right along the railway line ⇒ Turn left at the fork in the cathedral you already passed ⇒ Turn left at the third junction ⇒ Return to the first bus terminal
【Goal】
Bus Stop; Christchurch Bus Interchange
Useful Links for Travel
【Hotel Reservations】
ExpediaThere is a lot of great hotel deals listed, and you can read comments from people from all over the world. You can also book these together with your flight.
Hotels.comThere is also a lot of hotel information here. Another great thing is that many of them offer no cancellation fees.
This world-famous hotel booking site has a huge number of listings, so you can find the hotel you like. If you become a member and stay many times, you can get discounts and get even better deals.
【Flight Reservations】
ExpediaIt is a world-famous travel site. It is convenient because you can also purchase domestic air tickets.
【Attractions and Tours】
klookThis is a convenient site where you can book tickets and tours to tourist spots around the world. Be sure to check it out as they sometimes offer discounts.
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