Christchurch
Best short-haul holiday destinations: Christchurch
With a spectacular natural playground on its doorstep, this big small-city has undergone a revitalisation of unimaginable scale since the 2011 earthquake.
- by Katherine Scott
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: ‘World’s best’ premium economy lives up to the hype
Emirates’ long-awaited premium economy class on its superjumbo is now available on Australian routes – including on a short haul.
- by Katherine Scott
★★★★
Airport reviews
This unassuming NZ airport has plenty of surprises
While light on shopping and food options post-security, New Zealand’s second-largest airport is friendly and bright.
- by Julie Miller
Twelve years on, Christchurch’s devastated buildings restored
You can take a sneak peek at restoration of heritage buildings destroyed by the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
- by Anthony Dennis
An expert expat’s tips for Christchurch, New Zealand
Christchurch is built for active transport - walk instead of drive, or take advantage of the flat city and get around by bicycle.
- by Belinda Jackson
Christchurch 2011 earthquake: City's comeback makes it one of the world's most pleasant
After its terrible earthquake in 2011, Christchurch has rebuilt itself into one of the world's most pleasant, liveable and vibrant cities.
- by Lee Tulloch
Nine must-do highlights of Christchurch, New Zealand
After a mammoth, decade's long reconstruction following the 2011 earthquake, New Zealand's second biggest city is experiencing a new dawn.
- by Anthony Dennis
Road-trip from Queenstown to Christchurch: Discovering New Zealand's underrated patch of paradise
On the south-east tip, we discover the blissful beauty that typifies New Zealand.
- by Tatyana Leonov
Christchurch, New Zealand: One of the world's five gateways to Antarctica
Locals go as far as to say that Antarctica is embedded in the city's DNA.
- by Tatyana Leonov
Christchurch, New Zealand: Best places to eat - resort owner Hall Cannon's picks
This fast-evolving city in the Canterbury region is foodie heaven.
- by Julietta Jameson
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