Set across a backdrop of breath-taking lakeside scenery and overlooked by rolling mountainous hillside, the city of Christchurch is alive with vibrancy, culture, optimism and adventure. As the gateway to the region of Canterbury, visitors can expect to see cavernous, dramatic scenery as witnessed in the Lord of the Rings trilogy of films.
The city centre itself has plenty to see and do, with a whole host of museums, wildlife parks, botanic gardens, golf resorts and beaches to choose from. Despite suffering major damage as a result of the 2011 earthquake, the resilience of the city is something to behold, with brand new attractions opening their doors to the public every week, and rebuilding work taking place on the historic Christchurch Cathedral.
Christchurch has a reputation as a city of culture, and there are numerous galleries and installations to visit, although perhaps the most visually stunning aspect of the city involves the various parks and gardens, which are immaculately maintained and provide a real breath of fresh air, with some overlooking one of no less than 31 lakes in the vicinity of the city.
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