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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Christchurch

7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Christchurch, New Zealand

Updated December 15, 2022

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Bunsen Cafe

Christchurch, New Zealand

Bunsen

Enjoy coffee and cake while viewing antique medical equipment at this unique cafe.
"Diminish and Ascend."

Christchurch, New Zealand

'Diminish and Ascend'

This aluminum “stairway to heaven” has impaled at least a couple of birds.
Fred and Myrtle's famous Shell Lounge

Christchurch, New Zealand

Fred and Myrtle's Paua Shell House

A New Zealand couple's shell-adorned home living room, now on display at the Canterbury Museum.
Dance-O-Mat machine

Christchurch, New Zealand

Dance-O-Mat

A coin-operated washing machine turned jukebox, complete with an outdoor dance floor.
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After the earthquake.

Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch Basilica

The ruins of New Zealand's largest classical-style church.
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185 Chairs Memorial

Christchurch, New Zealand

185 Chairs

An unusual and powerful memorial in which earthquake victims are remembered by empty white chairs.
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Christchurch, New Zealand

Re:START Mall

After the devastating 2011 earthquake, historic Christchurch begins to recover, starting with the pop-up Re:START mall.
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Christchurch, New Zealand

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Enjoy coffee and cake while viewing antique medical equipment at this unique cafe.
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