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Christchurch - Canterbury, New Zealand

  • Welcome

    Christchurch offers the best of the past and the present, from traditional buildings like the Canterbury Museum to modern facilities like the Christchurch Art Gallery. Just a short drive from the city and you’re among the excellent Canterbury ski fields.

    The city is very flat so cycling is a great way to get around. Christchurch enjoys a thriving arts scene which attracts artists and performers from around the world to the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island.

    Christchurch is often the first stop for visitors going on to the Southern Alps or the natural coastal wonderland of Kaikoura, where diving, surfing and whale tours are popular.

  • Mount Hutt

    Just over one hour from Christchurch, Mt Hutt is one of New Zealand’s most popular ski areas, catering for skiers and snowboarders.

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  • Kaikoura whale watch

    Off the Kaikoura coastline is a marine environment so rich in nutrients that it attracts some of the most magnificent creatures with which we share our planet. Among them are Giant Sperm Whales that can grow up to 20 metres and weigh over 50 tons. These whales can be seen all year round making Kaikoura one of the most popular whale watching locations in the world.

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  • Moeraki Boulders

    The famous Moeraki boulders lie scattered along a beach 40 kilometres south of Oamaru. According to Maori legend, the boulders are gourds washed from the great voyaging canoe Araiteuru when it was wrecked upon landfall in New Zealand some 1000 years ago.

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Christchurch - Canterbury by the numbers

521,832

Total population

15,033

International student population

107

Number of countries represented by international students in this place

Terrain
Completely flat

Completely flat

Average sunshine hours
2,065 last year

Weather
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Average cost of living
weekly, NZD $292 (convert)

Living
$292 NZD
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Number of institutions by type

  • University 3
  • Secondary 33
  • Primary / Intermediate 136
  • Private training establishment 18
  • Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics 1
  • English language center 22

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  • Bus
    Being the largest South Island city there are many bus routes in and out of Christchurch. Buses are very affordable and offer a relaxed, clean and flexible way to get to Christchurch from around the South Island. Close
  • Car
    Christchurch is easily accessible from the north and south by car. It is easy to find and navigate around. Many people choose drive down to Christchurch from the North Island via Wellington (taking their car on the Ferry) transforming their trip into a beautiful scenic car journey. Close
  • Domestic Flight
    Christchurch Airport is coated about 15 minutes from the CBD and offers flights to/from all around New Zealand. In an hour you can be in Christchurch from Wellington or an hour and a half from Auckland. Close
  • Rail
    KiwiRail operates a train service from the top of the South Island (Picton) all the way down the East Cost to Christchurch. This service, known as the Coastal Pacific connects people with Wellington via ferry or light plane and is a beautiful, relaxed and convenient way to arrive in Christchurch. This service has recently reopened after being temporarily stopped following the February 22nd Christchurch Earthquake, where low demand (not safety concerns) led to the service being put on hold. Close
  • International Flight
    Christchurch Airport is one of the three biggest airports in New Zealand. Over 6 million passengers arrive and depart from Christchurch International Airport each year, with direct flights from around the world. Close

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  • Bus
    The affordable service is very commonly used by students in Christchurch to commute from where they live to where they study. Christchurch is a geographically large city, so buses are an ideal way to travel around with city. The bus service in Christchurch is operating in an adjusted schedule and new temporary routes following the earthquake on February 22nd 2011. Close
  • Bicycle
    Christchurch is a very flat city, ideal for cycling. Depending not the overall distance you need to travel you could join the thousands of other Christchurch residents who make the most of the flat terrain and wide streets for your commute. Close
  • Walk
    Christchurch is a very flat city, ideal for walking however buses, cycling and driving tend to be slightly more popular in Christchurch than other cities because of it's large geographic area. Close
  • Car
    Driving is a great way to get around Christchurch depending on where you live and study. The wide, flat streets, ample parking and reasonably spread out geography mean that traveling by car could save lots of time. Close
  • Taxi
    There are many taxis in Christchurch. A short taxi ride within the city could cost approximately NZ$15; and around NZ$40-60 between the city and airport. Close

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Total Population 521,832
Student Population
International Student Population 15,033
Number of countries represented by international students in this place 107
Terrain Completely flat
Average sunshine hours 2,100 hours
Average cost of living $292 / week
Number of institutions by type
University 3
Secondary 33
Primary/Intermediate 136
Private training establishment 18
English language center 22
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    English Language Centre

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    English Language Centre

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  • Yuku Maruyama

    English Language Centre

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    English Language Centre

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  • Eunje Hong

    English Language Centre

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    English Language Centre

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    Institute of Technology or Polytechnic

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  • Chris Choi

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    KR
  • Satoko Yama-Kaura

    Institute of Technology or Polytechnic

    JP
  • Lipeng Liu

    Private Training Establishment

    CN
  • Qi Wu

    Private Training Establishment

    CN
  • Sam Chi

    Private Training Establishment

    CN
  • Ken Xu

    Private Training Establishment

    TW
  • Lei Zhang

    Private Training Establishment

    CN
  • Moon Hak-Lee

    Private Training Establishment

    TW
  • Qian Gao

    Private Training Establishment

    CN
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    University

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    University

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  • Saleh Alkhozaim

    University

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  • Zexi Tian

    University

    CN
  • Charlotte Zhang

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  • Shi Gong

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  • Pravin

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    AF
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    KR
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    University

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  • Craig Kyhl

    University

    US
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    University

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    University

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  • Samuel Shukla

    University

    IN
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    KR
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    University

    MY
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    University

    PK
  • Abdullah Alzhrani

    University

    SA
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    University

    CN
  • Edith Fan

    University

    CN
  • Jinzhao Xia

    University

    CN
  • Adota Osman

    University

    SO
  • Hussain Alsakhin

    University

    SA
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    University

    UA
  • Lane Perry

    University

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