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| Best Places in Christchurch: | | Christchurch Cathedral, Arts Centre, Art Gallery, Air Force Museum, Botanic Gardens, Canterbury Museum, Ferrymead Heritage Park, International Antarctic Centre, Orana Wildlife Park, Science Alive, Southern Encounter Aquarium & Kiwi House | |
| Additional Information | | Population : 359,900 | |
Airport - Christchurch International Airport is a major transit airport for international and domestic travellers. It is located 12 kilometres to the northwest of the city centre, in the suburb of Harewood. There is a regular public bus service to the city center. There is also a privately-run 8-passenger "5 dollar bus" which runs between the Square and airport about every 15-20 minutes during the day.
Shopping - Locals tend to shop at the many suburban malls, the largest of which are Westfield Riccarton, Northlands and The Palms in Shirley. Manchester Street has an interesting collection of antique shops including the three floors of Smith's Bookshop. The Warehouse Common throughout New Zealand, and with several stores in Christchurch, these big red stores contain an extremely wide variety of products including clothing, tools, camping equipment, toys, music, etc. Their motto is "where everyone gets a bargain" and this is definitely true. While you might not always find the top quality brands here, the prices are very reasonable. A great place to go to get everything you need under one roof.
Hotels
Dorset House Backpackers - 1 Dorset Street, Christchurch, +64 3 366-8268
Orpington House - 3 Marion Place, Lincoln, Canterbury, Christchurch, +64 3 325-7790
Bishop's Manor - 14 Bishop St, Christchurch, 03/379-7990
Crowne Plaza Christchurch - Kilmore and Durham sts, Christchurch, 03/365-7799
The Heritage Christchurch - 28 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 03/377-9722
Cafe\Restaurants
Dux de Lux - corner Hereford & Montreal Sts, Christchurch, +64 3 366 6919
Main Street Cafe & Bar - 840 Colombo Street, Christchurch, +64 3 365 0421
Strawberry Fare - Peterborough Street, Christchurch, +64 3 365 4897
The Santorini - corner Gloucester Street & Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch, +64 3 379 6975
Rotherhams of Riccarton - 42 Rotherham Street, Christchurch, +64 3 341 5142 | |
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