The Atlas Obscura Guide To

Christchurch

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

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in Christchurch

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.

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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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After the earthquake.

Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch Basilica

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

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Added by Stephen Schmalhofer

Re:START Mall

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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Waka house.

Okains Bay, New Zealand

Maori and Colonial Museum

One of the largest collections of traditional Māori artifacts in New Zealand.

-43.7102, 173.0415

Added by danielmacalister1

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