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Moving to Christchurch

If you are thinking about moving to Christchurch or international removals to anywhere else in New Zealand we have you covered! We strive to ensure that your intercontinental move to some of the most iconic, beautiful and unique destinations is as stress free and efficient as possible. We take the greatest care of your possessions and your wellbeing throughout the process ensuring that we eliminate stress and maximise efficiency. We care that your move fills you with excitement, not dread and that you have faith in us to meet and exceed your standards. We have specialised in international removals to New Zealand for over 50 years our entire team are experts in export packing, we understand that moving your life can be highly complex.

Our team are exceptionally well trained, kind and very experienced movers that you can rely on to get you from A to B as efficiently as possible. We are always happy to hear from anyone considering using us for their international removal and delivery so if you have any questions please get in touch.

About Christchurch

With just under 400,000 residents, Christchurch is the biggest city on the South Island of New Zealand, and is the third biggest in the country. Christchurch is also the oldest established city in New Zealand, and thrives in the farming industry, primarily thanks to its location along the banks of the Avon river. If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand, Christchurch is certainly a destination to consider.

The Suburbs of Christchurch

Avonside, as its name suggests, is situated right beside the Avon river. This is one of the oldest suburbs in Christchurch. As an inner suburb, Avonside is close to the central business district so is ideal for those commuting into the city for work.

Sydenham lies just south of the city centre and is a largely residential area, however there are small businesses and retail stores available.

Wigram Park is also a  location to consider when moving to Christchurch as it has plenty of nearby local amenities and home to the Canterbury Agricultural Park. This suburb is very close to the industrial estates in Sockburn, and retail is available in the neighbouring suburb of Hornby.

Sumner is a coastal seaside suburb named after the 1849 Archbishop of Canterbury John Bird Sumner. Situated in a scenic coastal valley, Sumner is the perfect location if surfing, swimming and boating are at the top of your priorities.

Getting Around Christchurch

Christchurch has a metro system which covers bus services operating throughout the city and suburbs, as well as the local ferry, which crosses Lyttelton harbour, running between Lyttelton to Diamond Harbour. All services within the Metro system can be paid for using a metrocard. The metrocard offers discounted prices for under 18s and free off-peak travel for senior citizens.

There is also the option of using Christchurch Tramway, which operates a one-way circuit around the city centre. The Tram is mainly a tourist attraction, but is useful for some commuters who want to purchase a season ticket.

Things to do in Christchurch

Like most large cities, Christchurch has plenty to offer. There are a variety of museums including the Air Force Museum and the Canterbury Museum, and Quake City offers an interactive re-telling of the disasters of the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. For entertainment, Christchurch has multiple theatres showcasing various forms of art. The city is often nicknamed ‘garden city’ due to its masses of green space, consisting of many parks and gardens.

Interesting Facts about Christchurch

Christchurch is home to the oldest bridge in New Zealand, located in Victoria Square.

The city is named after Christchurch College at Oxford University

There is an official “wizard of Christchurch”

For further details or to ask us any questions about international removals to New Zealand and the various benefits of moving t this beautiful and culturally rich country then please visit the New Zealand main page or the Auckland & Wellington International Removals pages. You can also find out more in our ultimate guide to moving to New Zealand.

Our Accreditations

As one of the leading providers of overseas removals services on a national and international scale, we pride ourselves on providing a professional and friendly service from our highly trained and competent team. We have been recognised as one of the leading international moving companies by the networks below and we are, therefore, proud of our credentials and the quality standard they represent. In 2023 we became the most trusted moving company in the UK.
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Some of our Customer Reviews

The packers were careful, quick and courteous. I highly recommend this company and would definitely use them again! Efficient, polite, punctual: could not ask for more.

Hertfordshire, UK to Virginia, USA - March 2023

From start with Michelle to finish with Gill the level of service was excellent. John Mason and its international partners handled my move from Devon to Australia seemingly effortlessly. I couldn't ask for better.

Devon, UK to Perth, Australia –April 2023

Absolutely one of the best movers I have worked with. Pleasant helpful admin staff and the delivery drivers were absolute angels sorting and moving the boxes where I asked them to. Arrived exactly when they said it would.

Yorkshire, UK to Sydney, Australia - March 2023

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