Explore Christchurch

Get to know Christchurch with Viator

The largest city on New Zealand’s South Island, Christchurch blends its Maori and English past with contemporary multiculturalism. The city is dotted with stone colonial-era English buildings and pretty gardens, and the Avon River winds through the city center. Christchurch's seaside suburbs beckon with surfing, swimming, and sunsets, while heritage sightseeing trams and Spanish Mission-style architecture add color and character to the central city.

Read the latest Christchurch travel guides, trip ideas, and articles from Viator’s travel insiders, a community of writers and locals who’ve been all over the world to help travelers find and experience the best things to see and do.