Historical, Heritage & Earthquake Christchurch walking tour
Title as written by WALKnTALK
About This Experience
A 2-hour guided walk from the Bridge of Remembrance on Cashel Street through central Christchurch: Ngāi Tahu and settler history, the 2010/2011 earthquakes and the rebuild.
The sections below quote the operator's own listing. Where it says "we" or "us", that is the operator, so send questions such as dietary needs to them through your booking.
In the Operator's Own Words
- Explore Christchurch on a small-group walking tour
- Hear powerful stories from the 2011 earthquake and city rebuild
- Discover hidden gems and places most visitors walk past
- Learn about our fascinating human history—from early settlement to today
- Enjoy engaging storytelling from a knowledgeable local guide
What's Included
- ✓ 2 hour walking tour
- ✓ Live tour guide
- ✓ Learn how the South Island and Canterbury were formed and the advantages this unique topography provides.
- ✓ Stories of Ngāi Tahu Māori and early English settlers
- ✓ Insights on the 2010/2011 earthquakes
- ✓ Examples of recovery and innovation in Christchurch
- ✓ Christchurch's close historical and current association to the Antarctic
- ✓ Meet the 4 New Zealanders who are most revered. They each have a significant and direct connection to Canterbury.
- ✓ Christchurch's unique (and old for New Zealand) - hereitage buildings
Good to Know
- The tour starts at the Bridge of Remembrance at 76 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City. (The Bridge of Remembrance is an Archway bridge and is over the Ōtākaro/Avon River.)
- Look for the guide holding a purple umbrella.
- The tour explores both geological and human history of Christchurch.
- The tour reflects on the impact of the 2010/2011 earthquakes.
Meeting Point
The bridge of Remembrance is within a few meters of 76 Cashel Street, Christchurch. You'll see the Archway bridge. Look for our guide with the Purple WALKnTALK umbrella.
