Christchurch (/ ˈkraɪs.tʃɜːrtʃ / ⓘ; Māori: Ōtautahi) is the largest city in the South Island and the second-largest city by urban area population in New Zealand. [a] Christchurch has an urban population of 415,100, and a metropolitan population of over half a million.

Feb 26, 2025 · Christchurch, city, Canterbury regional council, eastern South Island, New Zealand, on the Avon River. Much of the city’s land is devoted to parks, public gardens, and other recreation areas. Christchurch was struck by major earthquakes in both 2010 and 2011.

Jan 14, 2024 · Christchurch sits on the east coast of the South Island from New Zealand. It’s the second largest city in New Zealand, with Auckland taking the #1 spot. This city sits to the north of Banks Peninsula, and taking a day trip to Akaroa is one of the best things to do in Christchurch. Christchurch was first settled by the Māori people.

Christchurch is a great family destination. For once in a lifetime nature experiences, visit the Pōhatu Penguins or join Black Cat Cruises to swim with Hector’s Dolphins. To see the city’s best sights, take a Christchurch Tram or the Christchurch …

Ōtautahi Christchurch is the gateway to the South Island and home to spectacular experiences. Make some time to play and discover hidden gems around every corner. This is a city with a thriving tech sector, world-class universities, and an innovation eco-system like none other.

From Ōtautahi Christchurch, explore the region’s scenery and be prepared to lose yourself in stunning landscapes, otherworldly vistas and the magic of Tolkien’s Middle‑earth™ brought to life.

Apr 25, 2023 · Framed by the Pacific to the east and the snowy Southern Alps to the west, Christchurch (or Ōtautahi in Māori) is the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island and nicknamed the Garden...

Dorset's Christchurch offers the perfect solution with a choice of award-winning beaches, coastal nature reserves and heritage attractions. Two delightful rivers to boat upon and walk along, two historic Quays to discover and two Castles to explore - it's twice the fun in Christchurch!

Ōtautahi Christchurch is the gateway to the South Island and home to spectacular experiences. Make some time to play and discover hidden gems around every corner.

Christchurch (Māori: Ōtautahi) is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the second most-populous urban area in the country. As well as having the most attractions of any place in the South Island, it's the major international entry point for visiting the rest of the island.