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About Christchurch
New
Zealand has long been known for our clean ‘green’ image – we are a
diversified yet small country made up of two islands (South Island
& North Island). You can travel between the two islands on
the ‘Interislander’ ferry which has terminals at Picton (South) and
Wellington (North).
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is the largest city in the south island of New Zealand situated on the
eastern coast. Its hinterland is the large flat Canterbury Plain, a
fertile and prosperous agricultural area. Beyond the plains lie the
foothills and then the peaks of the Southern Alps including New
Zealand’s highest peak Aoroki Mount Cook. |
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city was founded in 1850 by Canterbury Association settlers from
England and still retains strong ties with its history. It has a
population of some 400,000 people and as well as providing services for
agriculture also has a light manufacturing industry and an extensive
tourism industry.
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Christchurch can offer you many recreational activities from horse
trekking and rock climbing to belly dancing and crafts, there are many
organisations that offer lessons and opportunities in just about any
cultural, sporting or recreational activity you can think of! |
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