Christchurch, main town of the South Island of New Zealand, suffered a lot from a deadly earthquake in 2011 (185 victims) and many parts of the city are still under construction. If you’re going there, make sure to spend at least one day in Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula and don’t miss also Kaikoura a bit further North.
The cathedral of Christchurch, still damaged from the 2011 deadly earthquake
New Regent Street, the most colourful street in Christchurch
185 white chairs in memory of the 185 victims of the terrible earthquake that hit Christchurch in 2011
184 white chairs… and a cradle
Street art in Christchurch
Maori art, Canterbury Museum, Christchurch
A street of Christchurch in the early 20th century recreated in the Canterbury Museum
A vehicle used to explore the South Pole exposed in the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch
Botanic Gardens, Christchurch
Roses in the Botanic Gardens of Christchurch
Sumner Beach in the morning, one of the most popular beaches of Christchurch
General Store, Akaroa
Akaroa
Akaroa
The “gendarmerie” of Akaroa
French named house in Akaroa
Banks Peninsula
Clouds on top of the hills, Banks Peninsul
Lighthouse next to Akaroa, Banks Peninsula
Banks Peninsula
Banks Peninsula
Summit Road, Banks Peninsula
View from the summit road, Banks Peninsula
a big cruise ship sailing in the Banks Peninsula
A black sand beach, south of Kaikoura
A black sand beach, south of Kaikoura
Black beach, south of Kaikoura
A seagull watching over Kaikoura
The coast next to Kaikoura
A fishing boat in Kaikoura
