Christchurch Overview
Christchurch, known for its English heritage, is located on the
east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Flat-bottomed punts glide on
the Avon River, which meanders through the city centre. On its banks are
cycling paths, the green expanse of Hagley Park and Christchurch
Botanic Gardens. In 2010 and 2011, earthquakes destroyed many of the
historic centre's stone-built buildings.
