Car Rental Christchurch
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Christchurch, The Gateway To The South
NewZealand’s largest South Island city, Christchurch sits in the heart of ruggedly beautiful Canterbury. Once known for its traditional English architecture, the garden city underwent a forced metamorphosis after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes which devastated the region. Yet emerging from the rubbles is a vibrant, innovative cultural hub which has a little of the old, a little of the new - and something for everyone to enjoy.
Looking to explore the South Island’s famous scenery? Breathtaking mountains, glaciers, lakes and hot springs are all just a short drive from Christchurch. For the young (and young at heart), Christchurch’s wildlife parks offer the opportunity to get up close to New Zealand’s wildlife at the open range Orana; a lucky few may even spot the eponymous Kiwi when visiting Willowbank. Lord of the Rings fans will find much to delight in the scenery here too, with guided tours through the region’s iconic film locations.
Here for the adventure? Christchurch offers no shortage of thrills, with skiing, snowboarding, skydiving, bungee jumping and white water rafting all available to the brave at heart.
Adventure not your thing? Christchurch is also home to acclaimed wine region Waipara, which boasts international award-winning Pinot Noirs, Rieslings and Chardonnays.
Whatever your interest, Christchurch truly is the gateway to all that New Zealand’s South Island has to offer. Read on for our guides to exploring the region.
Pickup Locations Christchurch
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Christchurch Airport
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 0500-0130
Address: 30 Durey Road
Phone: 03-3586730
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Christchurch Downtown
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0730-1800 Sat-Sun 0900-1600
Address: Unit 4, 150 Kilmore St
Phone: 03-3652195
A Quick Guide to Christchurch
Christchurch is an engrossing little city, with an undeniable vibrancy and energy, despite tragic natural disasters that have previousy decimated the city. Fortunately, Christchurch has bounced back, with urban regeneration and creativity playing a central role in the city’s rejuvenation.
With world-class street art, innovative city-wide creative initiatives, a thriving hospitality scene and state-of-the-art architecture, Christchurch has bounced back with renewed vigour, while also carefully preserving its old world English heritage. Take time to explore the city and you’ll discover an eclectic mix of bars and eateries, as well as plenty of boutiques and shops that will have you returning to Christchurch in no time at all.
Explore the City on Foot
Christchurch is a compact city with flat terrain, which makes it ideal for exploring on foot or by bike. To find out what’s happening in the city, pay a visit to the tourist information centre. As a means of restoring a semblance of normality, Christchurch is hosting plenty of events, festivals and exhibitions, which are all well worth a look.
Eat and Drink
One of the great things about Christchurch is its wide array of great places to eat and drink. For locally and seasonally inspired fare, head for Twenty Seven Steps on New Regent Street. For a morning caffeine fix, head for C1 Espresso – a cafe first established in 1996, then destroyed in 2011, before reopening in 2012. It’s part of the fabric of Christchurch, and a visit here offers fantastic food, delicious coffee, and great service. For dinner, grab a wood-fired pizza from Base in the Re:Start Mall. Constructed to replace collapsed shopping facilities, the project is a maze of colourful shipping containers housing pop-up boutiques, excellent coffee shops and quirky eateries.
Street Art
As Christchurch rebuilds, new walls emerge, and so too does incredible street art. Take a walk around the streets and you’ll find pieces sneakily tucked away down side streets and alleys, depicting all manner of things from animals, to portraits, and everything in between. Check out Watch This Space Space and take a self-guided tour of the streets using the incredible interactive map. The city's embracing of street art is a symbol of how post-earthquake Christchurch is reinventing itself with art.
Parks and Recreation
Christchurch has some splendid parks, and none more so than Hagley Park, which is home to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, as well as a golf course and other recreational facilities. Fortunately, Hagley’s glorious gardens survived the earthquake. The park is the perfect place for an easygoing stroll or a lazy afternoon picnic.
Quake City
A must-visit for all visitors to Christchurch is Quake City, a compact museum that gives visitors an insight into the violent impact of the Canterbury earthquakes. The museum tells stories through photography, video footage and various artefacts, including the remnants of Christchurch Cathedral's celebrated rose window, as well as other significant and sentimental debris.
