Krissy Griggs

Visitor Markets Manager

Ōtautahi Christchurch is a city reimagined. As New Zealand’s second largest city, this brand new urban hub at the heart of the scenic South Island, is immersed with colourful street art, diverse visitor attractions, vibrant hospitality from exquisite local food producers, serene botanic gardens, and green spaces in every direction you look. Feel warmly welcomed by our world-class hospitality and diverse accommodation offerings, and marvel at our state-of-the-art architecture alongside the country’s best heritage gems. Explore by bike, gondola, tram, or punting boat, or easily walk around the vibrant central city to discover riverside markets and global cuisine, boutique laneway and high street shopping and rooftop bars with views over the river. Wander among The Arts Centre, one of the most significant collections of heritage buildings in New Zealand and follow the charming Ōtākaro Avon River as it meanders through beautiful gardens before continuing through the central city and out to sea. Within easy reach of the city streets are beaches bordering the Pacific Ocean, and the Port Hills offering walking and bike tracks with views for miles. Set within the stunning setting of the majestic Southern Alps, the sweeping Canterbury Plains, and arguably one the world’s most scenic ancient volcanic peninsulas – Banks Peninsula.