Places worth the detour in Christchurch

43 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Christchurch, New Zealand, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (16). Best known: Al Noor Mosque. 39 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks16 Museums & culture7 Sacred sites5 Nature & landscapes5 Parks & cemeteries5 Ruins & the uncanny3 Fun & leisure2

All 43, ranked 43

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Al Noor Mosque

Sacred sites · 20th century · Notable

Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand

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2.Christ Church Cathedral

Ruins & the uncanny · 19th century · Notable

Ruins of the former Christ Church Cathedral, New Zealand

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3.Lancaster Park

Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Notable

Recreational area; former sports venue in Christchurch, New Zealand

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4.Canterbury Museum

Museums & culture · 19th century · Notable

Museum in Christchurch, New Zealand

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5.Christchurch Town Hall

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Performing arts centre in Christchurch, New Zealand

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6.Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem

Botanical gardens in New Zealand

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7.Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

New Zealand cathedral

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8.Hagley Park

Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem

164.6-hectare park in Christchurch, New Zealand

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9.Pegasus Bay

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Bay in New Zealand

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10.Cardboard Cathedral

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand

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11.Moncks Cave

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Cave located in Redcliffs, Christchurch

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12.Cathedral Square

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Square in Christchurch, New Zealand

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13.New Brighton Pier

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Pier in New Zealand

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14.Statue of Robert Falcon Scott

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Statue in Christchurch

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15.Ripapa Island

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Island and former prison in New Zealand

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16.Kate Sheppard National Memorial

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Memorial to the women's suffrage campaign, located in Christchurch, New Zealand

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17.Wigram Aerodrome

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Airport in New Zealand

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18.St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Christchurch

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church in Christchurch, New Zealand

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19.Bridge of Remembrance

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

New Zealand bridge and war memorial

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20.Rapanui Rock

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Island in New Zealand

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21.Citizens' War Memorial

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

New Zealand war memorial

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22.Cook Statue

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Statue in Christchurch, New Zealand

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23.Cracroft Caverns

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Cave in New Zealand

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24.Christchurch Catholic Cathedral

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Proposed Roman Catholic cathedral in New Zealand

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25.Edmonds' Clock Tower

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Clock tower in Christchurch, New Zealand

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26.Cave Rock

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Rock in Christchurch, New Zealand

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27.The Chalice

Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem

Architectural structure in Christchurch, New Zealand

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28.Rolleston Statue

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Statue in Christchurch

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29.Centre of Contemporary Art Toi Moroki

Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem

Art gallery in Christchurch, New Zealand

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30.Ravenscar House Museum

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

New Zealand art museum

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31.Darra (clipper)

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Composite sailing vessel built in 1865

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32.Christchurch Casino

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

New Zealand casino

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33.C1 Espresso

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

Café in Christchurch, New Zealand

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34.Christchurch Seagull Pit

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Derelict building site in New Zealand

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35.St Barnabas Church

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Church in Christchurch, New Zealand

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36.Nurses' Memorial Chapel

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Church in Christchurch, New Zealand

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37.Godley Statue

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

A statue commemorating John Robert Godley, the founder of the Pakeha settlement of Canterbury in New Zealand

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38.Statue of Queen Victoria

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Statue in Christchurch, New Zealand

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39.Yaldhurst Museum

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Museum in Yaldhurst, Christchurch, New Zealand

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40.Robert McDougall Art Gallery

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Art gallery in Christchurch, New Zealand

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41.Centennial Park, Christchurch

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Sports park

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42.Mona Vale

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

New Zealand historic building and park

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43.Townsend Observatory

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Hotel in Christchurch, New Zealand

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