What's Christchurch City Centre like?
Visitors really like Christchurch City Centre, especially its museums, shops and picturesque gardens. Make sure that you enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's great restaurants and cafes. Take in some culture at The Arts Centre and Canterbury Museum. There's plenty more to see, including Christchurch Art Gallery and Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre.
How to get to Christchurch City Centre
Flying to:
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC), 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Christchurch City Centre
Things to see and do in and around Christchurch City Centre
What to see in Christchurch City Centre
- Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Cathedral Square
- Transitional Cathedral
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Hagley Park
Things to do in Christchurch City Centre
- Christchurch Art Gallery
- The Arts Centre
- Cashel Mall
- Riverside Market
- Canterbury Museum
Other popular Christchurch City Centre attractions
- Isaac Theatre Royal
- Christchurch Casino
- New Regent Street
- Victoria Street
- Bealey Avenue
When is the best time to visit Christchurch?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 16°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 8°C)
- Rainiest months: July, June, May, October (average 65 mm of rainfall)