Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Christchurch, South Island

March 6, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Christchurch abounds with arts, adventure, and optimism. It's the gateway to the beautiful Canterbury region, featuring dramatic vistas and adventure sports set against a backdrop of lofty peaks. In the central city, more and more attractions and businesses reopen to the public each day.
Restaurants in Christchurch

1. Kate Sheppard Memorial

Oxford Terrace, Christchurch 2004 New Zealand +64 3-379 9629 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Kate Sheppard Memorial

Reviewed By Kiwi-Touristy-Chick - Sydney, Australia

Well worth a visit. September has the Kate Shepherd Camellia shrub in flower. Pretty place besides the Avon River in CBD very close to other Monuments and Memorials.

2. Cardboard Cathedral

234 Hereford St, Christchurch 8011 New Zealand +64 3-366 0046 http://www.cardboardcathedral.org.nz
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4.5 based on 2,250 reviews

Cardboard Cathedral

Reviewed By 258JulieC - Melbourne, Australia

This Cathedral is just amazing, it is a temporary building whilst the original Cathedral is under massive reconstruction which will take many more years. Following the devastating Christchurch Earthquake on 22/2/11 the Cardboard Cathedral was built. It is a delightful place and carries many stories, truly very moving and serene. We took a 20 minute guided tour which was a wonderful way to get to understand the building meaning. I believe this building will become a 'forever' Cathedral in Christchurch as it is truly unique and has so much spiritual meaning. Well worth a visit.

3. 185 Empty White Chairs - Earthquake Memorial

Corner of Cashel and Madras Street, Christchurch New Zealand http://www.facebook.com/pages/185-chairs-earthquake-remembrance-art-installation/185356334906566?sk=timeline
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,833 reviews

185 Empty White Chairs - Earthquake Memorial

Reviewed By AmandaH4789

This was a very poignant reminder of the earthquake tragedy and we were amazed that it is safe from vandalism for people to see the stark white chairs as a memorial

4. Ngaio Marsh House

37 Valley Road Cashmere, Christchurch 8022 New Zealand +64 3-337 9248 [email protected] http://www.ngaio-marsh.org.nz/index.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Ngaio Marsh House

Reviewed By ladypennz

I visited while attending the Christchurch Writers Festival this weekend gone. The house is as it was when she lived there and is so worth a visit. Seated in the Cashmere Hills it has lovely views. The house itself and its furnishings are lovely, but the spirit of Dame Ngaio Marsh makes it so much more than just a nice house. On the day we visited we had the additional treat of meeting an actress who had been directed by Dame Ngaio Marsh in a production of Hamlet. Also enjoyed the bookcase full of various editions of the novels written by Dame Ngaio Marsh. I thoroughly recommend this place to visit.

5. Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial

68 Oxford Terrace Corner of Oxford Terrace and Montreal Street, near the Montreal Street Bridge., Christchurch 8011 New Zealand http://www.canterburyearthquakememorial.co.nz/
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4.5 based on 150 reviews

Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial

Reviewed By Ginges_revenge - Brisbane, Australia

It was a lovely and touching memorial to those who lost their lives in the earthquakes. It nestled alongside the Avon river and is lovely in the stone with the names inscribed. The little pink boot with some stones with the name Mandy on them was a graphic reminder of the loss and really humanized the experience. Its a must do to pay your respects to those that lost their lives in the quake.

6. Fo Guang Shan

2 Harakeke Street Riccarton, Christchurch 8011 New Zealand +64 3-341 6276 [email protected] http://fgs.org.nz/south_en
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Fo Guang Shan

Fo Guang Shan Christchurch, is a Buddhist temple conveniently located in Riccarton. Our aim is to promote Humanistic Buddhism to the local community and further afield. Everyone is welcome to come and tour our facility anytime, whether you are Buddhist or not, we are sure you will enjoy your time with us. We hold regular Dhama based talks, and events and have an awesome Vegetarian cafe.

Reviewed By craigrbc - Christchurch, New Zealand

I frequently visit Fo Guang Shan temple, not only for there awesome waterdrop cafe but there is always something interesting going on, i especially like the Dhama talks on the weekend and the little cards with motivational quotes! really should be on your list of places to regularly visit if your in Christchurch.

7. Cashel Street

Cashel Street, Christchurch 2004 New Zealand
Excellent
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4.0 based on 476 reviews

Cashel Street

Reviewed By GTandJR

Cashel Street offers a great opportunity to stroll around some very interesting shops and cafes. Lots of variety .

8. Flour Power - SCAPE Public Art

282 High Street, Christchurch 8014 New Zealand http://www.scapepublicart.org.nz/flour-power/
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4.0 based on 3 reviews

Flour Power - SCAPE Public Art

9. Victoria Street Clock Tower

Corner of Montreal and Victoria Streets Central City, Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 3-379 9629
Excellent
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4.0 based on 147 reviews

Victoria Street Clock Tower

Reviewed By FyreFaery - Tomar, Portugal

Beautiful old clock tower, one of the original structures of Christchurch City past. Quite hard to photographing its position mid traffic.

10. Nucleus - SCAPE Public Art

120 High Street, Christchurch 8014 New Zealand http://www.scapepublicart.org.nz/nucleus
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Nucleus - SCAPE Public Art

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