City of Christchurch

Christchurch is “the Garden City” - There is something for everyone:

• The charm of the Avon river and trees
• Safe, clean and attractive streets
• Beautiful “old world” stone buildings
• An international selection of shops, cafes and restaurants
• Exciting activities close to the city – skiing, horse-riding, swimming with dolphins and seals, sailing, bungy jumping, wine tasting, and many more.

Christchurch City Information:

Facts & Figures

• Population: 400,000
• Distance across city centre – 2km
• Airport to city: 15mins
• Summer/Winter day temp; 30C/10C
• Average yearly rainfall 600mm
• Average yearly sunshine 2040hrs

Cost of Living

• Homestay: NZ $210 (2009)
• Flatting: NZ $90~$130
• (Depending on location)
• Electricity & Food: NZ$30~$80 per week
• Public Transportation - Bus
• Metro Card: NZ$21 per week
• Movie & Theatre Pass (adult): $15
• Newspaper: $1.20 ~ $2.00

Shopping and Nightlife

• Shopping ranges from designer to daily needs, as well as many craft markets.
• Nightlife is excellent and options include nightclubs, restaurants, cinemas, theatre, and the Casino.
• Galleries feature Maori art in contemporary and traditional styles and modern and classic collections.
• In the many jewelry stores scattered around the city centre you can find Jade, Paua, and other New Zealand treasures.

Christchurch - Gateway to the South The South Island of New Zealand is a place where people can enjoy a diverserange of activities all year round, whether your passion is for the outdoors, culture or simply relaxation.

World-renowned activities include…

• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Whale watching
• Swimming with dolphins
• Bungy jumping
• Climbing
• Hiking
• Jet boating
• Farm visiting
• Horseback riding

We’ve got it all and more…