An Introverts Dream
The central city is known for its intensity, noise, light and colour… but it’s also full of quiet spaces where you can relax and reflect.
Discover the city’s contemplative side by exploring the stillness of our gallery spaces and peaceful riverside seating.
This experience invites you to spend an afternoon experiencing a diverse range of contemporary art before retiring to the Avon or West End to relax and reflect.
Parking
With over 10,000 car parks in the city centre, find one where you need it.
Central City
Classics
From the Cathedral Square markets to the Margaret Mahy playground, these beloved central city experiences always draw us back to the CBD.
Captain James Cook Statue
The Cook Statue in Victoria Square, Christchurch, commemorates the three journeys of James Cook to New Zealand.
Riverside Mural
This mural provides a new perspective on street art and demonstrates the rich heritage of a time past, remembering the...
Conduit sculpture
This artwork was designed by Auckland creative studio Creature Post and has been made from a repurposed wayfinding...
Dahlias Artwork
Seven oversized dahlias bloom in the central city.
Central City Classics
From the Cathedral Square markets to the Margaret Mahy playground, these beloved central city experiences always draw us back to the CBD.
Oi Manawa Earthquake Memorial
The Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial is the Crown's official memorial for those killed or seriously injured in...
Music Is My Friend - Flare Street Art Festival
Street artist Kophie Hulsbosch – AKA Meep – is emblematic of the street art scene in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Cracked Ink Artwork
This new piece on the Rockpool Bar building is by New Zealand artist Cracked Ink.
