Christchurch

Built around a planned English settlement on the Avon River / Ōtākaro, Christchurch grew into New Zealand’s second-largest urban area and the principal city of Canterbury. The river winds through central parks and the Botanic Gardens, while the volcanic Port Hills rise immediately south of the city and Banks Peninsula extends beyond them. The 2010 and 2011 earthquakes reshaped the centre; rebuilding has brought new public spaces alongside Gothic Revival landmarks such as the Arts Centre, formerly Canterbury College. Christchurch is also a base for journeys across the Canterbury Plains and towards the Southern Alps. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Christchurch and Canterbury.

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