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1. Christchurch Botanic Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Christchurch Botanic Gardens
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2. The TranzAlpine Train ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The TranzAlpine Train
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3. Hagley Park

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Hagley Park
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4. Bridge of Remembrance

Bridge of Remembrance
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5. Godley Head - Awaroa

Godley Head - Awaroa
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6. Victoria Clock Tower

Victoria Clock Tower
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7. Riccarton House & Bush

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Riccarton House & Bush
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8. International Antarctic Centre

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International Antarctic Centre
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9. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
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10. Isaac Theatre Royal

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Isaac Theatre Royal
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11. Travis Wetland Nature Heritage Park

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Travis Wetland Nature Heritage Park
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12. Christchurch Art Gallery - Te Puna o Waiwhetu

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Christchurch Art Gallery - Te Puna o Waiwhetu
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13. Canterbury Museum

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Canterbury Museum
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14. Air Force Museum of New Zealand

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Air Force Museum of New Zealand
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15. King of Snake

King of Snake
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16. The Lotus-Heart Vegetarian Restaurant

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The Lotus-Heart Vegetarian Restaurant
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17. Twenty Seven Steps

Twenty Seven Steps
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18. Bacon Brothers

Bacon Brothers
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19. Chillingworth Road

Chillingworth Road
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20. O.G.B.

O.G.B.
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Located on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, Christchurch is the largest city on the island and has a rich English heritage. Despite being hit by two devastating earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, the city has rebuilt itself back through urban regeneration and features New Age architecture, creative street art, and pretty green urban spaces along the banks of the Avon River, which bisects the city. Some of the South Island’s most beautiful natural landscapes are within close reach of the city such as the famous Canterbury Plains, the Banks Peninsula, and the majestic Southern Alps.

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