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| Christchurch Travel |
| Internationally famed 'The Garden City', Christchurch's well-established expansive parks and public gardens owe much to the planning and foresight of the city's founding fathers.Christchurch has also been called the most English city outside England, which is reflected in local styles and architecture.A neo-gothic Anglican cathedral lies at the centre of the city, Cathedral Square, where crowds gather to listen to buskers and speakers, and there are also many tourist attractions within easy reach of the city, including world-class skiing available 90 minutes by car from Christchurch and whale watching at Kaikoura.The South Island's gateway, Christchurch is a vibrant, cosmopolitan place with exciting festivals, theatre, modern art galleries, great shopping and award-winning attractions. |
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Christchurch Hotels Offers |
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Christchurch Hotel Deals - Kingsgate autolodge from - £33
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Christchurch Hotels - Scenic circle cotswold from - £30.75
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Christchurch Hotel Deals - Copthorne central from - £46.75
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Christchurch Hotels - Grand chancellor from - £38
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Cheap Christchurch Hotels - Outrigger at clearwater resort from - £45.25
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Christchurch Flights Offers |
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Air New Zealand - £640.00 |
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Singapore Airlines - £532.00 |
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Singapore Airlines - £645.00 |
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Christchurch- Need to Know |
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| Airport Directions |
The airport is 12 kilometres from Central Business District and is easy to reach by taxi, shuttle bus or airport bus. For those arriving in the country quarantine regulations are tight and most food is a prohibited import. |
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| Transport |
The Red Bus has an extensive network around the city and there are special shuttles to the major attractions. Also plenty of inexpensive taxis. |
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| Currency |
New Zealand dollars |
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| Cost of Living |
Generally speaking the cost of living is much less than it is in other Western countries. As a general rule what costs £1 in Britain will cost $1 in New Zealand, but the exchange rate usually gives you $3 to the UK pound. |
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| Health and Hospital |
In emergency dial 111; Christchurch Hospital has a 24-hour emergency service as do several private clinics. |
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| Embassy Numbers |
None in Christchurch |
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| Public Holidays |
Jan 1-2; Waitangi Day (Feb 6); Good Friday and Easter Sunday and Monday; Queen"s Birthday (first Monday in June); Labour Day (fourth Monday in October); December 25-26 and each area has a special provincial holiday in the summer. |
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| Time Zone |
GMT +12 (Mar to Oct); GMT +11 (Oct to Mar) |
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| Dial Codes |
New Zealand +64, Christchurch (03) |
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| Etiquettes |
Relax and enjoy life. When you walk or jog, acknowledge others; join the tail of the queue; wait to be seated in a restaurant; always give people personal space; if you"re invited out to dinner take the hostess a small present - a bottle of wine or some flowers; don"t smoke in a private home; don"t spit or drop litter. |
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| Visas |
Complex and depend on country of origin. See www.immigration.govt.nz for details. |
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| Language |
English and Maori |
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| Safety |
You"ll find Christchurch an easy city and it is relatively safe. It is usually safe in the central city - perhaps parks should be avoided at night if you are on your own. |
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