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A place to start
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Christchurch
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Christchurch. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch
Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Pacific Tower, Christchurch
Pacific Tower, Christchurch is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Victoria Square, Christchurch
Victoria Square, Christchurch is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Court Theatre (New Zealand)
Court Theatre (New Zealand) is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Canterbury Society of Arts Gallery
Canterbury Society of Arts Gallery is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Hamish Hay Bridge
Hamish Hay Bridge is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Old Government Building, Christchurch
Old Government Building, Christchurch is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Isaac Theatre Royal
Isaac Theatre Royal is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Armagh Street Bridge
Armagh Street Bridge is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Christchurch tramway system
Christchurch tramway system is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Christchurch City Libraries
Christchurch City Libraries is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Christchurch Central City
Christchurch Central City is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch
Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Statue of John Robert Godley
Statue of John Robert Godley is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Christchurch
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
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Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Christchurch.
CHC
An arrival option for Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport
9.5 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Christchurch. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at CHC
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
CHC airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch International Airport | CHC | 9.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Timaru Airport | TIU | 141.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Hokitika Airfield | HKK | 161.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Westport Airport | WSZ | 217.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Woodbourne Airport | BHE | 245.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Nelson Airport | NSN | 253.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Christchurch International Airport
Christchurch · NZCH
Elevation123 ft
Coordinates-43.489029, 172.532065
Runways
01 / 19
1690 × 229 ft
GRS02 / 20
10787 × 148 ft
ASP11 / 29
5587 × 148 ft
BITRadio frequencies
APP124.1 MHz
ATIS127.2 MHz
Control120.9 MHz
Delivery128.2 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
AMC OPS122.5 MHz
TWR118.4 MHz
Timaru Airport
· NZTU
Elevation89 ft
Coordinates-44.302799224853516, 171.22500610351562
Runways
02 / 20
4200 × 148 ft
ASP02L / 20R
3898 × 197 ft
GRS11 / 29
3652 × 295 ft
GRSRadio frequencies
FLIGHT INFORMATION & TIMARU QNH – CHRISTCHURCH CONTROL129.3 MHz
Unattended119.5 MHz
Hokitika Airfield
· NZHK
Elevation146 ft
Coordinates-42.713600158691406, 170.98500061035156
Runways
03 / 21
4311 × 98 ft
ASP12 / 30
3858 × 59 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
CHRISTCHURCH FIS118.5 MHz
CTAF119.1 MHz
Westport Airport
Westport · NZWS
Elevation13 ft
Coordinates-41.737111, 171.579033
Runways
04 / 22
4200 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
CHRISTCHURCH FIS118.7 MHz
CTAF119.1 MHz
Woodbourne Airport
Blenheim · NZWB
Elevation109 ft
Coordinates-41.5182991027832, 173.8699951171875
Runways
06L / 24R
4675 × 197 ft
GRE06R / 24L
4675 × 148 ft
ASP10 / 28
3878 × 295 ft
GRERadio frequencies
CHRISTCHURCH CON129.4 MHz
WELLINGTON APP122.3 MHz
ATIS126.05 MHz
CTAF122.8 MHz
TWR122.8 MHz
Nelson Airport
Nelson · NZNS
Elevation17 ft
Coordinates-41.296709, 173.224323
Runways
02 / 20
4420 × 148 ft
ASP02L / 20R
2398 × 197 ft
GRS06 / 24
1726 × 79 ft
GRS17 / 35
1970 × 197 ft
GRSRadio frequencies
CHRISTCHRIST CON123.7 MHz
APP127.4 MHz
ATIS129.1 MHz
CLNC DEL123.3 MHz
CTAF127.4 MHz
TWR127.4 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Getting around Christchurch
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Stops along the route
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Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Christchurch. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch
Directions ↗Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Pacific Tower, Christchurch
Directions ↗Pacific Tower, Christchurch is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Victoria Square, Christchurch
Directions ↗Victoria Square, Christchurch is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Court Theatre (New Zealand)
Directions ↗Court Theatre (New Zealand) is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Canterbury Society of Arts Gallery
Directions ↗Canterbury Society of Arts Gallery is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Hamish Hay Bridge
Directions ↗Hamish Hay Bridge is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Old Government Building, Christchurch
Directions ↗Old Government Building, Christchurch is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Isaac Theatre Royal
Directions ↗Isaac Theatre Royal is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Armagh Street Bridge
Directions ↗Armagh Street Bridge is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Christchurch City Council
Directions ↗Christchurch City Council is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Christchurch tramway system
Directions ↗Christchurch tramway system is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Christchurch City Libraries
Directions ↗Christchurch City Libraries is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Christchurch Central City
Directions ↗Christchurch Central City is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch
Directions ↗Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Statue of John Robert Godley
Directions ↗Statue of John Robert Godley is one option for your time in Christchurch. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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