Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch is located on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It has just over 400,000 people. Christchurch is a very safe city with an English heritage and rivers, beautiful green parks and gardens. Mild climate and clear blue skies. Average temperatures - Jan 22°C (Summer), July °10C (Winter).

There is nowhere else in the world where, within two hours of an international airport you can ski at a world class alpine resort, play golf, bungy jump, go rafting, mountain biking, hot-air ballooning, wind surfing, whale watching and visit world-class wineries and gardens.

Christchurch - just like the rest of New Zealand - is a city of contrasts. With four very different seasons to experience, there is no wrong time to be in Christchurch.

It is place where residents continue to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle amidst a natural environment world-renowned for its beauty. A growing cosmopolitan ambience also adds a touch of excitement without overt flashiness.

Travel in and around Christchurch is clean, safe and reliable. From the city centre buses service the surrounding suburbs while a free shuttle service is available in the inner city. By using a Metro card you can enjoy discounted travel.

Christchurch is a modern dynamic city. Everywhere there is an understated elegance that speaks of times gone by and promises a future where anything is possible.

 Just a few of the things you can have in Christchurch:

• lively arts scene, art gallery & museums
• musical entertainment
• excellent shopping, restaurants, coffee bars
• nightlife, theatre, dance
• games facilities - indoor bowls, pool, table tennis
• many different festivals