Elegant English-style city of the South Island
and jumping off point for Antarctic expeditions.
Nearby: whale watching and great train journeys.

WHAT'S MORE ENGLISH THAN A SPITFIRE IN
THE GARDEN? WELCOME TO CHRISTCHURCH!
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Attractions in Christchurch: The most English of all New Zealand cities. Touring, shopping and restaurants centered around Cathedral Square. Museums (especially the International Antarctic Centre), parks and botanic gardens, and golf.

CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL AND CATHEDRAL SQUARE,
THE FOCUS OF DOWNTOWN CHRISTCHURCH.
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Lodgings: Home at First offers top-quality
bed and breakfast lodgings in quiet
residential communities near
the center of Christchurch.

HOME AT FIRST'S CHRISTCHURCH INN—
COMFORT AND CARE IN VICTORIAN STYLE

Attractions around Christchurch: Whale watching and the seal colonies of the Kaikoura Coast. French-heritage Akaroa and the pretty Banks Peninsula. The Antarctic Center in Christchurch. Riding New Zealand's most famous train, the Tranzalpine.

SEAL COLONY ALONG THE KAIKOURA COAST
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Getting to/from Christchurch:
Most Home at First guests arrive in Christchurch by rental car, normally coming northeast from Lake Tekapo for Christchurch, a drive of 3-4 hours. Most Home at First guests depart from Christchurch by air for Auckland and home.

CRICKETERS IN CHRISTCHURCH'S HAGLEY PARK
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Getting around Christchurch: While it's possible to use public transport (buses and taxis) for travel throughout the city, a rental car is essential for touring the region outside of the city. Christchurch traffic is the heaviest on the South Island of New Zealand.

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