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Things to see in Christchurch (New Zealand): 77 places and when to go

Christchurch is a city in New Zealand with around 363,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 77 places in and around it, mainly Temples (24), Museums and art (17), History (13). The best known are Al Noor Mosque, Christchurch, Christchurch Art Gallery and Cardboard Cathedral. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
New Zealand · -43.535, 172.63
Population
About 363,000
Places
77 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Temples (24) · Museums and art (17) · History (13) · Architecture (9) · Nature (8) · With kids (5)
Best time
October to April.
Also possible
May to September.
Nearest airport
CHC Christchurch, 9.4 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Ōmawete / Coopers Knob, at 573 m.

What to see in Christchurch

The places in and around Christchurch, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 53, by what you come to do:

When to go to Christchurch

The best time to visit Christchurch is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBest time14:54
  2. FebBest time13:44
  3. MarBest time12:21
  4. AprBest time10:48
  5. MayPossible9:29
  6. JunPossible8:47
  7. JulPossible9:04
  8. AugPossible10:12
  9. SepPossible11:43
  10. OctBest time13:14
  11. NovBest time14:34
  12. DecBest time15:13

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In December there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 47. In January, 75 of the 77 places are at their best.

When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Christchurch

The nearest main airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC, Christchurch), 9.4 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Christchurch?

The best known: Al Noor Mosque, Christchurch, Christchurch Art Gallery, Cardboard Cathedral, Bridge of Remembrance, Avon Heathcote Estuary. In all, 77 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Christchurch?

October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 47.

How do you get to Christchurch?

The nearest main airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), 9.4 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Christchurch as the destination and these 77 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.