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, a large cafe-bar-performance space demarcated by blue-painted storage
& Durham Sts;
pallets.
Things are changing constantly, so check out the Gap Map on the website, or simply
wander the streets and see what you can find.
Transitional Cathedral
MAP
CHURCH
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.christchurchcathedral.co.nz
;
234 Hereford St; suggested donation $5; 9am-5pm)
Universally known
as the Cardboard Cathedral due to the 98 cardboard tubes used in its construction, this in-
teresting structure serves as both the city's temporary Anglican cathedral and as a concert
venue. Designed by Japanese 'disaster architect' Shigeru Ban, the entire building was
built in 11 months.
CHRISTCHURCH IN...
Two Days
After breakfast at
C1 Espresso
, take some time to walk around the ruined and regenerating city centre, visit
Quake City
and wander through
Cathedral Square
. Make your way to the
Arts Centre
and put together your
own informal lunch at
Canterbury Cheesemongers
. After lunch, visit the excellent
Canterbury Museum
and
take a walk through the lovely
Botanic Gardens
. That evening, explore the Victoria St dining and drinking strip.
Start day two at the
Addington Coffee Co-op
and then head up to the gondola for the views and a walk at the
top. Continue on to Lyttelton for lunch before returning to the city for a punt on the
Avon River
. Head out to
Sumner for a late-afternoon swim or a stroll, then stop for dinner and catch a flick at the
Hollywood Cinema
.
Four Days
Follow the two-day itinerary, then head to Akaroa to explore its wildlife-rich harbour, and Banks Peninsula's
beautiful outer bays. On day four, visit
Orana Wildlife Park
and then finish the day at the
Tannery
in Woolston.
Suburbs
Riccarton House & Bush
MAP
GARDENS, FOREST
(
www.riccartonhouse.co.nz
;
16 Kahu Rd, Riccarton)
Historic Riccarton House (1856) has been
closed to the public since the earthquakes but hundreds still head to the pretty grounds for
the Saturday Farmers Market (
Click here
)
and Sunday Artisan Market (
Click here
)
. Just
