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|  Captain Robert Falcon Scott Statue. Christchurch. New Zealand.
in Statues of Historic Figures Located in Scott Reserve on Riverbank Reserve, cnr Worcester Street and Oxford Terrace, this statue commemorates a famous Antarctic explorer, Captain Robert Falcon Scott. posted by: Punga and Paua location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 12/8/2009 last visited: 2/3/2013 |
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|  Captain Scott Statue. Christchurch. New Zealand.
in Antarctic Points of Interest Christchurch was the New Zealand base for the British Antarctic expeditions in 1901 and 1910. Captain Scott's final voyage reached the South Pole 25 January, 1912. Returning from the South Pole Captain Scott and his companions perished. posted by: Punga and Paua location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 4/30/2010 last visited: 2/3/2013 |
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|  Christchurch and Antarctica — Christchurch, New Zealand
in Antarctic Points of Interest At the base of the Captain Scott statue in Christchurch you will find a plaque recognizing the Garden City's role in Antarctica exploration and scientific studies. posted by: Dunbar Loop location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 4/12/2010 last visited: 2/3/2013 |
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|  New Zealand's Antarctic Programmes — Christchurch, New Zealand
in Antarctic Points of Interest Sir Edmond Hillary unveiled this plaque recognizing 50 years of New Zealand's Antarctic Programmes in 2007. posted by: Dunbar Loop location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 4/12/2010 last visited: 1/31/2011 |
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|  Men and women who have assisted New Zealand's Antarctic Programmes — Christchurch, New Zealand
in Citizen Memorials Dedicated to the hard working men and women who contributed to the New Zealand's Antarctic Programmes from 1957 until 2007 this plaque was unveiled by Sir Edmond Hillary. posted by: Dunbar Loop location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 4/12/2010 last visited: 12/10/2012 |
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|  FIRST — Building Erected by the Canterbury Association in Christchurch — Christchurch, New Zealand
in First of its Kind The Canterbury Association was created to encourage people in England to move to the Canterbury region of New Zealand to settle and began a community. At this location in 1851 they erected their first building. posted by: Dunbar Loop location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 4/9/2010 last visited: never |
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|  Kate Sheppard Memorial Statue. Christchurch. New Zealand.
in Civil Rights Memorials Located on the riverbank reserve in Oxford Terrace behind Visitors Information Centre, a stone memorial with a life sized bronze relief sculpture featuring Kate Sheppard and other women who fought for the right to vote in New Zealand. posted by: Punga and Paua location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 12/9/2009 last visited: 2/1/2011 |
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|  Kate Sheppard Memorial Statue. Christchurch. New Zealand.
in Relief Art Sculptures Located on the riverbank reserve in Oxford Terrace behind Visitors Information Centre, a stone memorial with a life sized bronze relief sculpture featuring Kate Sheppard and other women who fought for the right to vote in New Zealand. posted by: Punga and Paua location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 12/14/2009 last visited: 9/10/2011 |
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|  Shands Emporium. Christchurch. New Zealand.
in New Zealand Historic Places This quaint wooden store in the heart of Christchurch was built in 1860 and still functions as a shop. It is the oldest commercial building surviving in the city. posted by: Punga and Paua location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 12/8/2009 last visited: 2/3/2013 |
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|  Cathedral Square Bicycle Rental Tours. Christchurch. New Zealand.
in Bicycle Rentals Bike rental and tours begin from the Information Centre in Cathedral Square, in the heart of Christchurch City. posted by: Punga and Paua location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 6/25/2010 last visited: 2/1/2011 |
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|  Starbucks - Cathedral Square, Christchurch. New Zealand.
in Starbucks Stores Located conveniently in Cathedral Square in the old red brick post office building is a Starbucks Coffee Shop. posted by: Punga and Paua location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 12/12/2009 last visited: 1/30/2011 |
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|  John Robert Godley, Christchurch, New Zealand
in Statues of Historic Figures John Robert Godley - Founder of Christ Church posted by: Pensive Travellers location: New Zealand date approved: 6/28/2008 last visited: 2/3/2013 |
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|  FIRST- Public Statue erected in New Zealand. Christchurch. NZ.
in Superlatives The statue of John Robert Godley, the founder of Canterbury, was the first public statue erected in New Zealand, made in 1865 and unveiled in 1867. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 3/1/2011 last visited: 2/3/2013 |
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|  Chief Post Office Clock — Christchurch, New Zealand
in Town Clocks Built in 1877 the Chief Post Office dominates the southwest corner of Cathedral Square. posted by: Dunbar Loop location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 4/11/2010 last visited: 2/3/2013 |
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|  FIRST — Telephone Exchange in New Zealand — Christchurch, New Zealand
in First of its Kind The Christchurch Post Office is the site of the first telephone exchange in New Zealand. posted by: Dunbar Loop location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 4/9/2010 last visited: 1/30/2011 |
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|  FIRST — Government Telegraph Service Provided in New Zealand — Christchurch, New Zealand
in First of its Kind The Lyttleton-Christchurch telegraph line was erected in 1862 providing the first government telegraph service in New Zealand. posted by: Dunbar Loop location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 4/9/2010 last visited: 1/30/2011 |
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|  Chess in the Square. Christchurch City. New Zealand.
in Giant Board Games Enjoy a game of outdoor chess on the giant set in Cathedral Square, right in the heart of the city. posted by: Punga and Paua location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 12/8/2009 last visited: 1/31/2011 |
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|  Christchurch Central City
in Wikipedia Entries Christchurch Central City is the geographical centre and the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is defined as the area within the four avenues. posted by: ChapterhouseInc location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 2/20/2010 last visited: 1/30/2011 |
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|  Chalice. Christchurch. New Zealand.
in Abstract Public Sculptures Standing in Christchurch City's Cathedral Square, this impressive Chalice sculpture was built for the millenium. posted by: Punga and Paua location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 12/7/2009 last visited: 1/30/2011 |
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|  Christchurch Bridge Of Remembrance - Combined War Memorial
in World War I Memorials and Monuments An Arch with Memorial Plaques denoting battles plus carved inscriptions
no names are listed on this memorial posted by: Norfolk12 location: New Zealand date approved: 3/22/2009 last visited: 2/3/2013 |
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|  Christchurch Art Gallery - Te Puna O Waiwhetu
in Odd-Shaped Buildings The spectacular Christchurch Art Gallery. posted by: KiwiKat location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 10/15/2005 last visited: 1/31/2011 |
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|  Stone Effigy. Christchurch Cathedral. New Zealand.
in Stone Church Artefacts A carved stone effigy lies in the north transept inside Christchurch Cathedral in Cathedral Square. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 2/18/2010 last visited: 1/31/2011 |
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|  Stone Font and Pulpit, Christchurch Cathedral. Christchurch. New Zealand.
in Stone Church Artefacts The font and pulpit in the Christchurch Cathedral both feature similar designs by Mountfort carved in local South Island stone, dating from 1881 and 1884. posted by: Punga and Paua location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 2/19/2010 last visited: 1/31/2011 |
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|  Cathedral Church of Christ. Christchurch. New Zealand.
in New Zealand Historic Places The ChristChurch Cathedral is a major landmark located at the heart of the city. Seen by many as symbolising the city, it is the centre of the Anglican diocese, and is still used for worship as well as for concerts, and is a major tourist attraction. posted by: Punga and Paua location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 12/16/2009 last visited: 2/3/2013 |
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|  Christchurch Cathedral - Christchurch, New Zealand
in Cathedrals An Old church stands as a landmark in the city center. posted by: ChapterhouseInc location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 2/19/2010 last visited: 2/3/2013 |
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