Meoweler
New Zealand

Christchurch / Garden city comeback kid

MeowScore 😻99/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😻
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😻
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

January

The Summertimes Festival is in full swing.

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january

Visit Christchurch for the Summertimes Festival! 🥳

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february

Take a scenic hot air balloon ride over the city. 🎈

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march

Attend the New Zealand International Buskers Festival. 🤹‍♀️

🌳
april

Enjoy the autumn colors in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. 🍁

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may

Go skiing or snowboarding in the nearby Southern Alps. ⛷️

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june

Experience the colorful Matariki Festival celebrating Maori New Year. 🌟

👀
july

Take a whale watching tour and see humpback and orca whales. 🐋

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august

Visit Akaroa and swim with the adorable Hector's dolphins. 🐬

🎨
september

Take part in the Christchurch Arts Festival. 🎭

🍇
october

Experience the delicious food and wine at the Christchurch Food & Wine Festival. 🍷🍴

🌆
november

Explore the city's beautiful street art during the Spectrum Street Art Festival. 🎨

🎁
december

Celebrate the holiday season with the festive Christmas lights trail. 🎄🎅

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Shopping in Christchurch can be affordable but overall, the city is not cheap for a visiting cat. Prices for food, drinks, and accommodations can add up quickly.

Check out local markets for bargain souvenirs and food options. Look for deals on accommodations and transportation in advance.

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

exploring city & surroundings

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

exploring city & surroundings

Popular for nature & adventure activities in surrounding area.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture.

Credit cards accepted, splitting the bill is common, no tipping expected or necessary. (max. 24 words)

internet situation

great Speed

Good speeds on fibre broadband

excellent Availability

Fibre broadband available to majority of the city

great Cellular

Good coverage from major providers

Electric socket type I

Common in Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, China. Doesn't accept other types, mind China's lower voltage (220V).

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biking friendly

Extensive bike network

walkable

Good infrastructure and parks

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive laws

As a cat, Christchurch has plenty of room to stretch our paws and explore its many parks and gardens.

And as any cat knows, there's nothing better than a good nap in the sun beside the Avon River.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Sumner Beach
2
Christchurch Tramway
3
Canterbury Museum
4
Hagley Park
5
Christchurch Botanic Gardens

The mainstream

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Sumner Beach

A furr-tastic beach day awaits! Sandy paws, salty fur, and endless waves to chase. A woof-derful spot to soak up the sun and surf. 🐟

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Christchurch Tramway

A whiskerific way to see the city sights - hop on the tram to explore the city in style. Pawfect for cats who dislike walking. 🚋

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Canterbury Museum

A claw-some museum with paws-itively fascinating exhibits. Meowvel at the displays of animals, art, and history. A must-visit for curious cats. 🐾

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4
Hagley Park

A paw-some park with wide open spaces, pawfect for chasing birds and sunbathing. The river Avon flows through the park, giving cats a refreshing splash. 🏞️

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5
Christchurch Botanic Gardens

A purrfect place for catnaps surrounded by vibrant flowers and lush greenery. Take a meowter stroll to admire the diverse plant life. 🌸

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Off the beaten path

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The Sign of the Kiwi
2
Riccarton House Market
3
Margaret Mahy Playground
4
The Monday Room
5
C1 Espresso

Off the beaten path

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The Sign of the Kiwi

A historic cafe and viewpoint atop a hill with great views, scones and jam, and a cozy fireplace. 🥐🔭🔥

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2
Riccarton House Market

A local market hidden in historic woodland gardens, where cats can enjoy fresh produce, crafts, and live music. 🍎🎨🎶

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3
Margaret Mahy Playground

A colorful and fun playground for cats and kittens with plenty of unique play equipment. 🌈🐾🪁

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4
The Monday Room

This hidden bar has great cocktails, a cozy atmosphere, and live music. 🍸🎶🕯️

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5
C1 Espresso

This cafe serves tasty food and drink through pneumatic tubes and has a converted old bank vault for private dining. 🍔🍟☕️

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biking friendly

Extensive bike network

walkable

Good infrastructure and parks

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive laws

Mindful meoweler tips

Stroll the Botanic Gardens

Enjoy a peaceful walk through the beautifully maintained Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Admire the rose garden, fern house, and seasonal displays.

Visit the Canterbury Museum

Learn about the natural history of the region, Maori culture, and the impact of the devastating 2011 earthquake at the Canterbury Museum.

Catch a game at Hagley Oval

Cricket fans will love catching a game at Hagley Oval. The picturesque venue has hosted international test matches and is home to the Canterbury cricket team.

Try the tasty food of Little High Eatery

Explore this bustling food hall and try local and international cuisine from the various vendors at Little High Eatery.

Useful external sites

www.christchurchnz.com

ChristchurchNZ↗

Official tourism website for Christchurch, providing information on things to do, places to eat, and events happening in the city.

ccc.govt.nz

Christchurch City Council↗

The official website of the Christchurch City Council, providing information on city services, facilities, and events.

www.airbnb.com/s/Christchurch--New-Zealand

Airbnb↗

A popular vacation rental website that lists various accommodation options in Christchurch, including apartments, houses, and private rooms.

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