ABOUT CHRISTCHURCH
FINDING INSPIRATION IN EVERY TURN
The city’s laneways and urban courtyards are filled with hidden gems, where craft cocktails, boutique bakeries, and artisanal desserts add to the experience.
Shopping enthusiasts will find plenty to explore, from the high-end fashion and lifestyle stores at The Crossing to the unique boutiques in Ballantynes, New Zealand’s oldest department store. New Regent Street, a beautifully preserved heritage shopping street, offers a mix of speciality stores, cafés, and bars, all set against pastel-coloured Spanish Mission-style architecture.
Christchurch’s central city is a paradise for food lovers, offering everything from casual street food to refined fine dining. International cuisines blend with fresh, local ingredients, creating a diverse and exciting culinary scene. Visitors can explore lively food halls with an array of global flavours, enjoy contemporary New Zealand cuisine in stylish dining spaces, or relax in riverside cafés offering locally roasted coffee and gourmet treats.
HERE ARE SOME OF OUR KEY CITY ASSETS
CHRISTCHURCH TOWN HALL
Nestled on the banks of the Avon River, this heritage-listed venue has inspired guests and performers alike for generations.
Beautifully restored and refurbished, the venue’s acoustics and integrated technology—including projectors, screens, and sound systems—only enhance its iconic architectural features and riverside views.
PARAKIORE METRO SPORTS
Construction is set to be completed in 2025. The Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre will be the largest aquatic and indoor recreation and leisure venue in New Zealand, accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
The Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre will cater to the day-to-day needs of the leisure, sporting, recreational, educational, and high-performance sporting communities in Canterbury.
TURANGA CENTRAL LIBRARY
In the heart of the central city is Tūranga Library. Located near Cathedral Square, the building itself is an architectural work of art and home to a wonderland of activities and spaces for all to enjoy.
At nearly 10,000 square metres, Tūranga, the most modern public library in the Southern Hemisphere and the largest in the South Island, has another claim to fame: it’s the home of New Zealand’s largest digital touch-wall the Discovery Wall!
TE PAE CONVENTION CENTRE
CHRISTCHURCH
Te Pae Christchurch is an international standard convention centre, showcasing the very best of New Zealand.
Our venue has a range of purpose-built, flexible spaces that reflect the unique character and culture of the region, featuring highly responsive design and the latest technology.
ONE NEW ZEALAND STADIUM
With 30,000 seats (25,000 permanent and 5,000 temporary), 36,000 capacity for large concerts all under the cover of a roof, One New Zealand Stadium is the premier and most accessible, inclusive, sustainable and flexible venue in Aotearoa.
Acoustics rivals the best arenas globally, with every seat in the house delivering a wonderful view, enhanced technology.
COURT THEATRE
The Court Theatre is New Zealand’s largest theatre company. It is a diverse and dynamic company of permanent staff plus hundreds of artists and artisans who produce 15-20 productions annually.
More than 100,000 ticket buyers enter The Court Theatre each year to enjoy various theatrical works, most created and produced on-site.