Canterbury Earthquake Memorial serves as a symbol of history. Take a few moments to find out about the significance of this structure.

You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice when visiting Christchurch City Centre. Canterbury Earthquake Memorial is a good place to start here, but there are lots of other worthwhile spots to appreciate. New Brighton Beach, Mona Vale, and Canterbury Museum are close to the place of remembrance and will top off your day nicely.

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298 Westside Motor Lodge

Upper Riccarton

$1,147

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Nov 15 - Nov 19

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Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)

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Nice tidy property central to a lot of shops etc

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West Fitzroy Apartments

Christchurch City Centre

$1,321

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Nov 15 - Nov 19

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Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.6/10 Excellent! (234 reviews)

Apartment room was tiny with barely room to move around the bed, but quiet and dark for sleeping. Like that it was walking distance to places to eat. Wished coffee had been supplied for both nights we were there and that sugar packets were not old and caked.

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De Lago Motel Apartments

Merivale

$1,193

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Nov 15 - Nov 19

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Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.6/10 Excellent! (156 reviews)

Exactly as expected, nice, clean, quite.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2025

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