Canterbury is home to the South Island's largest city, Christchurch (population of over 300, 000). If you are flying directly to the South Island, then Christchurch Airport will most likely be your landing destination. Also known as the Garden City, Christchurch is exactly that - A city full of gardens, plentiful park areas and dominated by trees. home and gardens halloween
Christchurch's architecture has a very English flavour
to it. 
The
city is named after Oxford's Christ Church College, and is full of Gothic
styled churches (made of grey and white stone). The Avon River winds
it's way leisurely through the city, providing plenty of spots where you can
relax under a weeping willow tree and watch the day drift by. Full screen AntiAliasing.
Never has a city so large (and high in population) seemed so un-crowded. Hagley Park (used for Golf, Tennis and other sports) is situated near the city centre and stretches over an area of 161 hectares (400 acres). It is but a 10-minute stroll from the commercial centre of the city. Adjacent to the park is the beautiful Christchurch botanical gardens. payday loans
The metropolitan centre is dominated by the Cathedral Square - a large, square cobblestone area with a cathedral adjacent to it. Christchurch is very popular for its Art festivals, street entertainers and food stalls from dozens of different countries.
