Written by stomps on May 24, 2008
- As I walked through Christchurch's abandoned streets on a chilly, stony gray night in late January, the multiple signs outside shops & cafes emblazoned with "Welcome buskers!" or "Busking Special" baffled me. I had no...
Written by wolfbrother on December 22, 2008
- A lot of people who come to New Zealand do so on a long holiday or working holiday or some other option that enables a long stay. If that's the case, then there is...
Written by Red Mezz on November 14, 2008
- After travelling more around New Zealand, I’m certain if I can say that Christchurch is my favourite city here – but it certainly ranks pretty highly. Not only is it a very pleasant place...
Written by LenR on July 10, 2001
- Self-drive is a great way to explore New Zealand. Even those used to driving on the right won't be too phased by the keep-to-the-left conditions in New Zealand. Roads are generally of a good standard...
Written by Quan on December 26, 2000
- Coming from Wellington, where shops typically closes down early, Chirstchurch just opens up shopping opportunities galore. Experienced as it is with Japanese tourists, duty free shops abound in Christchurch. Other non-duty free shops...
Written by lemoncactus on December 6, 2005
- Time continues to absolutely fly by, and I continue to have the adventures of a lifetime squeezed into only a few weeks. I won't bore you with introspectives, so with my latest adventures (with your...
Written by Roze on September 2, 2002
- The Port Hills have a rich and varied Maori and European history. The 'recent' biological history stretches back to the last ice age approximately
14000 years ago. The landscape qualities of the Port Hills provide a...
Written by Kikapa on October 29, 2001
- New Zealand was cold in August. Wow! It was beautiful, unlike anything I had ever seen, snow covered mountains, green pastures, and unbelievable waters! In New Zealand we stayed in Christchurch at...
Written by akakd on October 25, 2000
- The Wizard of Christchurch is a colorful character who shows up weekdays at noon to speak to gathering crowds in front of Christchurch Cathedral. He will speak on any topic and is said to...
Written by Quan on December 26, 2000
- Many do not spend much time in Christchurch, for there is just a treasury of things to do just a few hours away. However, once when I arrived in Christchurch around noon, I decided...
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