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Christchurch Accommodation

Christchurch is the South Island’s largest city and is built around the picturesque Avon River which flows through the city centre. Established by English pioneers in 1850, Christchurch still retains a strong flavour of its original settlers. From Cathedral Square to the many parks and botanical gardens, which give Christchurch the name “the Garden City”, there is still a strong English influence to the city. Christchurch also has a great shopping precinct and is the gateway to numerous other destinations in the Canterbury area, including Akaroa, Hamner Springs, Kaikoura and the Southern Alps. Read more...