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  Christchurch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christchurch is a city on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Christchurch has a temperate climate, with temperatures in January ranging from an average minimum of 15°C to an average maximum of 30°C, and from -5°C to 10°C in July.
Christchurch was the seat of provincial administration for the province of Canterbury.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Christchurch,_New_Zealand   (1978 words)

  
 Christschurch New Zealand Virtual Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island, with a population of around 300 000.
It is also, arguably, the most attractive city in New Zealand, with extensive inner city public and private gardens and parks, the shallow Avon river meandering though the city centre, and a pedestrian oriented downtown centred on Cathedral Square.
Christchurch was a planned settlement founded by the English upper class, and this history is still apparent, both in the city's style and architecture, and in features like punts on the Avon, and the very English Christ's College Boarding school.
nz.com /tour/Canterbury/Christchurch   (532 words)

  
 Christchurch, New Zealand
Christchurch, framed by hills and the Pacific Ocean, is situated on the edge of the Canterbury plains, which stretch to the Southern Alps.
Christchurch, sometimes affectionately (or scornfully, by more right-wing groups) known as the “Peoples Republic” is a city on the move.
Christchurch is a city where its residents enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle in a natural environment that is world-renowned for its beauty.
www.geocities.com /campbella1/chch.html   (825 words)

  
 PEETO - Christchurch/ New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The South Island of New Zealand is an island of natural beauty, breathtaking mountain scenery, many skifields, and excellent lake and river fishing.
Christchurch is the gateway to the South Island and the International airport is only 15 minutes away from the city centre.
Christchurch is also known as the Garden City and the Festival City of New Zealand.
www.peeto.ac.nz /chchnz.html   (198 words)

  
 BootsnAll.com - Christchurch, New Zealand - January 2000
International appreciation of New Zealand's cuisine, which is based on the freshest of ingredients, and fine wines, continues to grow and there are many opportunities to sample this fare at restaurants and wineries throughout the country.
New Zealand is also a modern, technologically advanced country, a feature that is well-represented in many of its museums and indoor attractions.
Aoraki, one of the largest meeting houses in New Zealand is carved and painted in the traditional styles of the Maori, whilst the smaller Te Ari Taua Pitama is intricately decorated using contemporary styles and vivid colours.
www.bootsnall.com /pacifictravelguides/cchurch/jan00cchurch.shtml   (1407 words)

  
 Christchurch New Zealand
Catch a Tram: Christchurch Tramway is an inner city tour experience that combines the heritage of the trams, attractions and historical buildings with the culture of the Garden City.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens: The grounds of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens encompass an area of 30 hectares alongside the Avon River.
Old and new varieties are grown and displayed in such a way that visitors can see examples of those most suitable for their own requirements.
www.luxuryadventures.co.nz /new_zealand/christchurch.htm   (799 words)

  
 Christchurch, New Zealand - Travel Pictures
The only problem with Christchurch is that the airport is run by a private company that charges a NZ$25 departure tax that they don't allow the airlines to include in the ticket price.
New Zealand is in the midst of a 4-year drought, leaving the mountains looking as parched as mountains in the Middle East.
The Avon River flows through the gardens and punters (similar to Venice's gondola punters) frequently operate in the summer as the Kiwis "out-British the British." The Christchurch City Council is quite activist, frequently raising funds for public improvement projects, including the one that purchased the Mona Vale as a public gardens.
www.innogize.com /gallery/rtw_Christchurch.html   (806 words)

  
 ★ Christchurch New Zealand Guide. Information, links and Picture
Christchurch has a temperate climate, with temperatures in January ranging from an average minimum of 12°C to an average maximum of 21°C, and from 1°C to 10°C in July.
On 6 March 2001, the area administered by the Christchurch City Council had a population of 316,227, making it the second largest in New Zealand, and the largest city in the South Island.
Christchurch became a city by Royal Charter on July 31, 1856, making it the oldest city in New Zealand.
www.mkiwi.com /New+Zealand+information/Christchurch+New+Zealand.html   (1409 words)

  
 Christchurch : Christchurch, Christchurch New Zealand, Christchurch, Christchurch New Zealand
Christchurch city is located midway down the east coast of the South Island, just north of Banks Peninsula.
Christchurch is a convenient base from which to explore the surrounding rural countryside and the natural attractions and activities of the region.
Alive with colour, atmosphere and world-class attractions, Christchurch is a graceful city that values its culture and heritage, but offers a year round range of fresh and exciting adventures and activities.
www.tourism.org.nz /regions/christchurch.html   (399 words)

  
 Christchurch, New Zealand tourism
Christchurch is a city of festivals, with a special spring celebration in September and a carnival in November comprising horse racing and an Agriculture and Pastoral Show.
This Christchurch hinterland of highly-productive farmlands extends from the east coast silvery beaches to the beckoning jagged peaks of the Southern Alps on the western horizon.
New Zealand's second major international airport is located in Christchurch.
www.vacationaustralia.net /nzcch.htm   (1808 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Christchurch, city, New Zealand, Australia & New Zealand (Australian And New Zealand Political ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Christchurch, city, New Zealand, Australian And New Zealand Political Geography
It is the third largest city in New Zealand and the commercial center of the productive Canterbury Plains.
Perhaps the most English of New Zealand's cities, Christchurch was founded in 1850 and has such landmarks as Hagley Park and Christchurch Cathedral.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/ChristchNZ.html   (231 words)

  
 CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - Seattle Sister City
CHRISTCHURCH, is New Zealand's third largest city and the largest city in the south island.
Ten percent of the port traffic from Christchurch is tied to the ports of Seattle and Tacoma.
The association is currently involved in creating a New Zealand aviary in the Woodland Park Zoo and a forest glade of alpine trees and forest shrubs from New Zealand in the Arboretum, and restoring the Maori exhibit in the University of Washington's Burke Museum.
www.cityofseattle.net /oir/Christ.htm   (208 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Cricket | International Teams | Fleming stars in NZ charity win
New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming hammered a superb 106 off 57 balls as they beat a World XI in the first of three tsunami relief games.
It was the former All Blacks star's first wicket for the New Zealand cricket team for 12 years, having decided to focus on the game again after retiring from international rugby and he got through seven overs for figures of 1-27.
New Zealand only needed another 11 for victory when Fleming departed - his innings alone having raised more than £19,000 for the appeal - and Astle (36) and Chris Cairns (eight) completed the formalities.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/newsFeedXML/moreover/-/sport1/hi/cricket/other_international/4190501.stm   (592 words)

  
 New Zealand Tourism Online : New Zealand Travel, Accommodation, Tours, Attractions, Vacation and NZ Holiday Sites
New Zealand is one of the top holiday destinations in the world with its clean green natural image, scenery, Lord of the Rings film setting, adventure, culture and value for money.
New Zealand offers an unlimited selection of quality tourist attractions, activities and adventure for a fun filled vacation while in New Zealand.
Middle Earth is New Zealand and scene of Lord of the Rings.
www.tourism.net.nz   (534 words)

  
 Wheels Rent-A-Car - Christchurch New Zealand - NZ Rental Car Company
Wheels Rent-A-Car - Established in 1989 Wheels is based in Christchurch, the 'Garden City' and gateway to the South Island of New Zealand.
Note: Vehicles can be driven without insurance in New Zealand but for peace of mind we recommend you insure.
Christchurch is a wonderful city to visit, with the picturesque Avon River flowing throughout, it is a city defined by its beauty, tranquillity and proud English heritage.
www.newzealandrentalcar.co.nz   (524 words)

  
 DenverPost.com - TRAVEL
Our group ranged from a couple in their mid-50s who were gearing up to ride several "centuries" (100-mile rides) this summer, to another couple in their early40s that hadn't been on a bike in five months.
I was feeling, as the New Zealanders say, fit as a buck rat, and the notion sat well.
Air New Zealand and Qantas fly to New Zealand from Los Angeles and San Francisco (Air New Zealand has nonstops from LAX to Christchurch).
www.denverpost.com /travel/ci_3087407   (2142 words)

  
 New Zealand Wildlife Viewing Kiwi Bird Tourist Attraction Christchurch New Zealand
Willowbank is your opportunity to experience New Zealand wildlife first hand and the delicate balance of this country's natural history.
Your trip to New Zealand will not be complete without seeing the New Zealand kiwi - at Willowbank, our kiwis are in an open and natural enclosure.
Lunch and dinner of sumptuous New Zealand cuisine is served daily.
www.willowbank.co.nz   (253 words)

  
 Christchurch New Zealand
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand with a population of approximately 320,000.
Christchurch lies on the east coast between the sandy beaches of Sumner and Brighton, the bays and bush clad valleys of Banks Peninsular and the river-braided patchwork of the Canterbury Plains, which stretch westwards towards the tallest mountains in New Zealand, the Southern Alps.
In 1997 Christchurch was judged Overall Winner of Major Cities in the Nations in Bloom International Competition to become 'Garden City of the World'.
www.avatar.co.nz /christchurch-new-zealand   (424 words)

  
 The Christchurch Botanic Gardens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Control of the Botanic Gardens was until 1946 vested in the Christchurch Domains Board, but due to financial difficulties the government dissolved the Board and placed control and funding under the jurisdiction of the Christchurch City Council.
Old and new varieties are grown and these are displayed in such a way that visitors can see examples of those most suitable for their own requirements.
New Zealand plants feature prominently within the native section of the Gardens.
canterbury.cyberplace.org.nz /community/botanic.html   (688 words)

  
 EO Newsroom: New Images - Christchurch, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Christchurch City (population 320,000) sits at the base of the long arc of Pegasus Bay, bounded to the north by the Waimakariri River and to the south by the old crater complex of the Port Hills and Banks Peninsula.
The heavily braided rivers of the South Island of New Zealand bring greywacke rock from the Southern Alps to the west, forming the huge alluvial pan (750,000 ha) of the Canterbury Plains.
The former is the port for Christchurch, and European settlers in the 1860s were quick to bore a tunnel through to Christchurch rather than tackle the steep hills and long swampy walk into the early settlement.
earthobservatory.nasa.gov /Newsroom/NewImages/images.php3?img_id=10923   (411 words)

  
 Welcome to Christchurch, New Zealand
There is also information about visiting, living and doing business in Christchurch, as well as useful maps.
This Christchurch site is put together by Christchurch City Promotions, of the Christchurch City Council.
Christchurch - the garden city, punting, trams, parks, golf, wineries, restaurants and international events and festivals, a perfect weekend escape.
www.christchurch.org.nz   (142 words)

  
 A2B Rentals LTD - New Zealand Car Hire & Rental Cars (New Zealand Car Hire)
We are happy to offer New Zealand traveller’s a variety of rental choices to suit any tourist budget or vehicle requirements from our selection of late model, well maintained rental cars.
We appreciate your time is valuable and New Zealand has plenty to see and offer, so don’t spend your precious holiday time sorting out rental transportation when you could be enjoying some magical Kiwi scenery, relaxing on a white sandy beach or enjoying the ski slopes.
New Zealand boasts many Scenic Highlights for international tourists, whether you are cruising the Summer destinations or checking out the Winter attractions, we have provided additional general New Zealand Information along with some suggested NZ Touring Guides to assist our overseas visitors.
www.a2brentals.co.nz   (558 words)

  
 New Zealand - Christchurch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Within the park and surrounded by the Avon River is the 30 hectare Botanical Gardens, home to the finest single collection of exotic and indigenous plants in New Zealand and featuring broad tracks, attractive vistas, floral features, trees and conservatories.
Other attractions include the Christchurch Casino where you can try your luck on the gaming tables or poker machines, enjoy fine dining or take in some of the excitement at one of their elegant bars.
There are many other Christchurch attractions from the International Antarctic Centre to Airforce World, Wildlife Parks to Historical Parks, fun parks to ballooning, shopping to dining, the many wine bars, jetboating, bungy jumping, or a bungee rocket (launch into the air at up to 164KPH) and many other activities - something for everyone.
www.eventnz.co.nz /wwgames/newzealand/christchurch.htm   (355 words)

  
 Christchurch (New Zealand)
City on South Island, New Zealand, 11 km/7 mi from the mouth of the Avon River;; population (2001 est) 316,200.
The second largest city in New Zealand, it is the principal commercial and industrial centre of the Canterbury Plains.
Traditional industries such as farming, meat-packing, tanning, and the manufacture of woollen goods are still important, and other industries include the manufacture of carpets, clothing, tyres, fertilizers, glass, and footwear.
www.tiscali.co.uk /reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0000626.html   (182 words)

  
 Chateau on the Park Hotel Christchurch New Zealand Christchurch Hotel Accommodation Christchurch
Christchurch's only resort style hotel set in 5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens with 193 guest rooms offering quality hotel accommodation.
This central Christchurch hotel is located between Hagley Park and the beautiful historic home and gardens of Mona Vale and is just a short stroll through the park to Christchurch city centre.
The hotel is also synonymous with romance and is the most popular Christchurch venue for weddings and wedding celebrations.
www.chateau-park.co.nz   (226 words)

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