Christchurch city central directory

Christchurch Central City - Gateway and central hub of the South Island

Christchurch central city has so much to offer in terms of it's diversity, supporting well over 450 individual unique  retail businesses. You will find over 130 cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs and 122 service based specialty stores There are three major parking facilities in City Mall alone, making parking easy and convenient.

Christchurch city centre is rich in culture and natural heritage with many wonderful aspects to enjoy while visiting. 
See below for information on other attractions available here in the city.

Christchurch Cathedral

Knowledgeable guides introduce and explain the history and fabric of this fine English Victorian Gothic Cathedral.

To go on a tour, please gather in the body of the Cathedral by the entrance to the Visitors' Centre a few minutes before the tour is due to commence. For more information, please see the Visitors' Centre staff.

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Christchurch Tram

A unique way to view the heart of Christchurch City, in the South Island of New Zealand.

Ride through the city centre in our delightful restored vintage trams, while your tram driver gives an informative commentary. You can leave the tram at any one of the 11 stops, rejoining it later.

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Southern Encounter
Aquarium and Kiwi House

We welcome you to visit the Southern Encounter Aquarium and Kiwi House, where we can provide you with an exciting glimpse of what lies within our locally focused attraction.

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Christchurch Arts Centre

The Arts Centre is an easy five minute walk from Cathedral Square and is located directly across from the main entrance to Christchurch Botanic gardens.

You can also catch the tram, which will pick you up and drop you off at the Arts Centre on Worcester Boulevard as it loops around the central city's attractions.


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Christchurch Art Gallery
Te Puna o Waiwhetu


Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu features a flowing glass and metal sculpture wall evoking the sinuous form of the koru and the River Avon that flows through Christchurch. Curved pools of water at the base of the wall also echo the River Avon and create an impression of constantly changing light.

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Canterbury Museum

See a moa in a minute or spend hours exploring New Zealand’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Canterbury Museum is in the heart of Christchurch City, within strolling distance of the Botanic Gardens, The Christchurch Arts Centre, Christchurch Art Gallery and Cathedral Square.

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