Ōtautahi Christchurch Central City Living History Walk
Step back in time on a self-guided walk through central Ōtautahi Christchurch and discover life in the city during the late 1800s.
Grade: Beginner.
This self-guided living history walk takes you on a journey of what life would have been like for the people of Ōtautahi Christchurch during the late 1800s.
Taking around an hour and covering 2km of fully accessible pedestrian areas, the tour begins outside Tūranga, takes you up to Victoria Square and follows the Ōtākaro Avon River to Cashel Street. It then loops around up High Street to Cathedral Square and finishes back at Tūranga.
To get started all you need to do is grab your tablet or phone and head to the first stop. Free Wifi is available along most of the route.
Created by Christchurch City Council Archives in collaboration with Christchurch City Libraries.
Additional Information:
- Dogs on leash are welcome
- Suitable for buggies
- Wheelchair accessible
- Needs a device
Grade: Beginner.
This self-guided living history walk takes you on a journey of what life would have been like for the people of Ōtautahi Christchurch during the late 1800s.
Taking around an hour and covering 2km of fully accessible pedestrian areas, the tour begins outside Tūranga, takes you up to Victoria Square and follows the Ōtākaro Avon River to Cashel Street. It then loops around up High Street to Cathedral Square and finishes back at Tūranga.
To get started all you need to do is grab your tablet or phone and head to the first stop. Free Wifi is available along most of the route.
Created by Christchurch City Council Archives in collaboration with Christchurch City Libraries.
Additional Information:
- Dogs on leash are welcome
- Suitable for buggies
- Wheelchair accessible
- Needs a device
Tūranga, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central
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