Christchurch Travel Articles

The ABCs of traveling in New Zealand

Inspired by her indie road and rail trip across New Zealand, Arundhati assembles an alphabetic account of the country’s many attractions ranging from glowworm caves to glaciers, interspersed with geothermal attractions, lakes, and a few million sheep.

Our Trip to New Zealand and Australia: Part I – New Zealand, Australia, Australasia

Tom Fisher and his wife booked a commercial tour for this S-W get together. From this account, it appears they made the right decision.

Christchurch, New Zealand – May 1999

Introduction to Christchurch and some great things

Christchurch Nutz and Bolts

City Name: Christchurch Where is it located?: Christchurch is located on the east coast of the South Island, on the South Pacific Ocean. It is about a third of the way down the coast of the south island. Why do people go there?: There’s a lovely central square and cathedral and a number of duty [...]

Christchurch December 2002 – Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand

Fancy a day out with the animals? Try Orana Wildli

Christchurch October 2002 – Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand

Ferrymead Heritage Park is a great place to step b

Christchurch September 2002 – Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand

Take a wildlife cruise and catch a glimpse of one

RTW Honeymoon #14: Christchurch, Cannibalism and Kava – Christchurch, New Zealand and Fiji

Or...Fine Young Cannibals: Not just an 80's pop band! Sean and Kim enjoyed Fijian hospitality and kava ceremonies as part of their final stop of their RTW Honeymoon.

What Do Travellers Do All Day?: #19 – Dropped Amongst the Sheep Shaggers – Christchurch to Dunedin, New Zealand

The South Island is Megan's as she drives her own Miss Daisy and learns the fine art of counting sheep to stay awake.

Chasing Horizons #37: Canterbury, Christchurch and the Crusaders – New Zealand

It was time to explore the Land of the Long White Cloud that is New Zealand. Phil began in Christchurch and headed south.