Reviews of Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial. (Museum) in Christchurch (Canterbury).

Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial

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Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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Reviews of Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial

a. k.

I was here for the 11 year anniversary it was such a beautiful visit to listen bells been rung I come here every year to pay my respects to those who loss there lives in the earthquake I remember that day like it was yesterday it was sad to see so many names of 185 people. Anthony

K. C.

Oi Manawa : Christchurch earthquake memorial is a deserving architecture along the banks of the Avon river. In honour of those lost during the quake, the curved marble wall has their names carved into it. Serene, contemplative, sorrowful in its beauty. This walk along the Avon won't take much of your time, but will remain quite timeless in your mind.

S. B.

Wonderful tribute to the victims of the earthquake. A sight that serves as a quiet reminder that the people of Christchurch remembers the victims and will never forget the devastation of 22nd February.

Y.

You just had to feel, for the ones that lost their lives on that day. A sad place to be...😥

J. R.

Its a memorial. And a beautiful one. If you dont give it 5 stars you dont belong in christchurch.

P.

Perfect place to reflect. Very emotional. Stay strong Christchurch.

R. W.

Very impressive memorial for all the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Sobering. Beautiful place by the Avon River.

D. A.

Calming place to remember the quake that caused such tragic deaths 🙏❤ 22.02.2011

G. G.

Absolutely brilliant credit to all concerned to push and get this wonderful memorial

A. L.

Nice place to enjoy evening and avon river. No sanitory facilities close by.

B. W.

Very touching. Amazing area to spend time reflecting on events or just to watch the world go by.

S.

A very reflective memorail set in a very tranquil environment

S. T. I. C. H. K. I. Đ.

Well designed. Simple and elegant. Love the lighting. Felt I should weed the gardens before they get too big. Lovely place to go in the evening.

A. C.

Reflective, peaceful. Great tribute

T. S. F. (.

Excellent service,Print & thorough, Very helpful... The Accommodation itself was very hi end. Everything was straight forward and If you queried the Wi-fi, The staff were absolutely amazing in helping you get over the hurdle. A Place I would recommend to friends & family. Lovely...

j. f.

A quiet and memorable place. Must visit to remember the victims of the devastating earthquake. Must visit if you're around Christchurch.

J. J.

A very moving memorial. Well done Christchurch.

P. H.

I know four names on the wall ...it would be better not to know any.

V. H. (.

Beautiful memorial for the souls we lost 😭 We will never forget

N.

Absolutely stunning. The way the shadows of the trees fell on the memorial. A must go to for remembering what happened that day.

J. C.

Only saw in pouring rain, but still able to read inscriptions clearly at night. Added bonus of Maori karakia & horn being sounded which added to the sad atmosphere.

M. W.

A lovely peaceful place to remember this tragedy.

P. C.

A very beautiful and heart wrenching place, especially as we visited 2 days on from the anniversary of this tragedy. The memorial, flowers and messages were lovely and our hearts and thoughts go out to all who were in one way or another involved.

E. W.

This place is absolutely beautiful. Decided to go for a walk with my 7months old boy. While my partner is getting a procedure done at the hospital. Sat there for ages. Beautiful memorial. Great vibes. A lovely place to think about and remember those loved ones that we lost. Highly recommend to go for a visit. Will take you all of 5mins to sock up the scenery and visit the memorial wall.

R. M. S.

It was good to visit the memorial of the Canterbury Earthquake for those who died during the aftershock and loved ones who survived from it existed, God bless NZ

J. G.

Very tastefully displayed, details in English and the language of the deceased.

C. A.

Very peaceful here, i got quite emotional reading all the notes and flowers left by people. A nice way to commemorate these people. Visited again two years later, again so awful to read the pain in the letters and notes of the people who lost people.

Y. D.

Very touching moment to remember those who lost their lives, especially my beautiful Japanese student Yurika 😥

H. M.

A both sombre and beautiful spot for the memorial to those who tragically lost their lives in the Christchurch Earthquake in Feb 2011. A must for all NZers to pay their respects. All the names are tastefully recorded in stone on the wall and there are some personal tributes. As Christchurch rises from the ashes, it is a fitting reminder of those who will not share the resurrection. Remember them.

K. T.

Eerie but peaceful & Happy New Year

J.

Nice peaceful location to remember thise lost in a tragidy.

K.

Lovely place to visit, peaceful with superb scenery. Cafe was great

R.

Very tasteful memorial.

K.

It was interesting and informative. Very well put together

C. B.

Touching. So sad to see so many names on the wall but a kind gesture to remember them nevertheless

L.

Very well set out. Magic setting, poignant

R. M.

Beautiful and peaceful to remember those precious people who died 10 years ago

R.

It's a beautiful walk by this memorial. It's peaceful, especially at night.

D.

A wonderful memorial to honor those killed in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake

J.

Awesome, always remember.

O. O.

A mid size memorial made with affection. It is located in a beautiful spot next to the river, just a few minutes away from the CBD.

A. H.

very nicely done. can be a bit emotional at times, especially when families have put up pictures. the riverside has a slight design flaw which catches river debris

J. M.

Nice peaceful location to remember thise lost in a tragidy.

K. R.

Lovely place to visit, peaceful with superb scenery. Cafe was great

G. A.

Picturesque place to cycle. The autumn colours were stunning.

C. O.

This is a very peaceful memorial by the Avon river for the people who died during Christchurch earthquake.

R. W.

For me it was my first visit good place to visit to sit relax remember the ones who lost their lives the ones who were injured

R.

Very tasteful memorial.

M. R.

It's a beautiful walk by this memorial. It's peaceful, especially at night.

G. C.

What a beautiful place.... Was a sunny day... Very humbling

C. S.

A special place to remember the lives lost in the earthquake

G. M.

Very quiet memorial dedicated to the people who lost their lives in the earthquake of 2011, nice and clean, a very solemn place.

R. S.

Very emotional place. Was really touched by the letter of one family to the "empathizers"

A. T.

Peaceful to visit, sun shines on it mid morning brightening the space up. It is along the Avon river's edge, with space to sit.

M. E.

New to the city mall Riverside Markets with good Parking close in Cambridge Terace and on the Eastside with a new carpark under construction will be finished before mid December.

C. T.

This memorial commemorates all that the city has lost in recent years it was very emotional looking at all of the names on the wall. Ka pai/ Good job to all the workers and designers on the job.

D. H.

Very nice and clean place to relax and remember what's happened in the past,.

M. H.

Its position on the banks of the River Avon allows for quietude and somber reflection. A beautiful and poignant space.

I. S.

185 Empty Chairs… A temporary art installation reflecting on the of lives, livelihood and living in the #Christchurch city following the earthquake of 22nd February 2011. The concept of The Empty Chair depicting the loss of someone has been used repeatedly across time and culture.

T. W.

A really lovely tribute to those we lost in the earthquake. Take the time to reflect and sit in the memorial and it's peaceful surroundings.

D. R.

A wonderful memorial to honor those killed in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake

M. G.

Beautiful memorial in a quiet place along the river.

K. J.

Very well designed and a fitting memorial to those who shall never be forgotten. A tranquil setting and worth the visit

C.

Wow it's so beautiful, differently got me tearing eyed after the earth quake, but it's so beautiful 💕

G. F.

Great Memorial for those lost.

s. m. (.

If you are out and about and want to look at the memorial wall to see the people that lost their lives in one of Christchurch worst earthquakes and pay your respects it is a beautiful place a must see for any tourist or anyone that just wants to have a little prayer for the people that I no longer with us

H. J.

Beautiful memorial to those killed in the Canterbury earthquake. Lovely place to sit and reflect.

D. G.

I was a beautiful Monday afternoon when I visited this spot, people were enjoying their lunch in the river bank, a very sweet spot.

S.

Seeing the story carved into stone with the 185 names of the victims was a sobering experience.

S.

Very good

P. S.

Whilw its a nice monument it does not have same gravity as the CTV site. It will take time to gather aura.

C.

Perfect place to remember the earthquake and all the lives lost

M. C.

Beautiful monument to those we've lost. Come and walk along it, take some time to read the names and show respect to the fallen.

S. S.

A really lovely spot to remember those lost in the earthquakes.

P. R.

A quiet place in the city center, to remember those that were lost when the city and people of Christchurch where rocked by an earthquake. Forever part of the makeup of Canterbury.

L. v. G.

A scenic quiet place to remember those who died in the quakes. Well built and very appealing to the eye.

A. P.

Beautiful area. Clean up and new buildings are exceptional. Great parks and playgrounds.

I. D.

A lovely walk along the river and a quiet place for reflection. So sad that so many people lost their lives in this tragedy.

K. S.

It was interesting and informative. Very well put together

J. F.

A very moving morning. So sad to see all those names. A beautiful wall in a very peaceful setting

T. M.

Was a good place to go and be reflective. I know 3 people on the wall, so it was nice to go and see their names and remember them.

E. I.

Nice place to sit and think about how for this beautiful city has come and how far it will go

A. R.

The was only 1 wheel chair exit which meant that you had to walk back to get out. Needs to be sorted.

J. K.

Lovely remembrance wall for those fallen during christchurch earthquake.

r.

Bought back some memories of the day and who we lost in the ctv building collapse

N. B.

Glaringly white and impersonal. One of which is OK for a memorial, the other not so much. Do like the peaceful aspect though.

J. C.

A serene place to mark the remembrance of those who lost their life. Peaceful, quiet and fitting

A. A.

Up and coming area be great when build ing are finished

J. C.

Awesome, always remember.

M.

Sombre and poignant it beautifully reminds us of the lives lost too soon

L. P.

Very well set out. Magic setting, poignant

C. Z. H.

Beautiful stream along the heart of Christchurch. Good for a walk for about 10 minutes.

G. S.

Moving monument to the lives lost in the Earthquake. Well positioned when in a quiet part of the city.

R.

Beautiful memorial a lovely place to remember those lost in the 2011 earthquakes.

W. M.

Small but still spent a few hours inside. Incredibly Informative, some parts very sad and real.

J. M.

More emotional than I was expecting. It's design means you need to get close up which makes it more personal

D. M.

It is very beautiful and has a very strong feel of nature and curiosity

R. D.

A beautiful memory to those who lost their lives to the earthquake. A place for reflection and contemplation.

D. T.

Great place by the river to refleft to remember the people that died during the quakes

A.

It is tranquil and sacred. Great having river nearby. Beautiful.

A.

Love the minimalist design of this place

H. B. P.

Spent a minute considering the loss experienced by the loved ones of the victims. Sure to bring a tear even to a statue.

M. M.

Beautiful serene memorial for the victims of the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes near the Avon River.

S. C.

Brilliant memorial, allow yourself time to sit and reflect.

T. P.

Very well designed Memorial. So peaceful next to the river.

Z. I.

An amazing reminder of human tenacity. Buildings are sprouting from the earth quake rubbles. Well done, Christchurch!

T. F.

Lovely memorial, but stone is very bright in sun.

B. M.

Beautiful memorial alongside the river. You can go there to see down and chill.

J. J.

Very moving place and nice to see a discrete but beautiful memorial

B.

Sad reason for a brilliant memorial.

S. C.

Moving to see so many that perished. A tasteful memorial

R. F.

Great memorial to the victims. Well worth a visit

C. W.

A must see for all, and a place to remember what this great city has been through

J. H.

Very beautiful and peaceful place in the heart of the city. Something Christchurch can be proud of.

P.

You justed had to feel, for the ones that lost their lives on that day. A sad place to be...😥

B. C.

Moving, emotional. A quiet place to reflect ❤

L. P.

This has been done very tastefully. Lovely to visit.

P.

Beautiful tribute for the 10 year anniversary

J. W.

Good to look at the names and remember. I knew two who died. Taught with one and taught the other.

J. P.

A very special tribute - always a poignant place to visit.

R. I.

A wonderful memorial for the victims of the Christchurch Earthquake such a peaceful place

M. L.

You can feel the tranquillity of the place, even it was a brightly sunny day

K. L.

It's very sad here but a great tribute

P. W.

Good place to remember the people who lost there lives

P. J.

Emotional yet beautiful place to visit. A memorial to be proud of.

M. B.

The place to contemplate and pay your respects to the victims and their friends and relatives

G. C.

Amazing had a tear in my eye when I read a letter from a little boy saying how he miss his mum

L. P.

This is a beautiful place and a wonderful tribute to all those impacted by the Canterbury earthquakes

d. C.

This is a very special place. Very quiet. Beautifully constructed

T. &. W. J.

Very nice ,clean and scerene very nice words of thanks

R. S.

Beautiful and serene. A wonderful peaceful tribute to the people of Christchurch

N.

Very moving and a good reminder of what Christchurch had been through... bought tears to my eyes!

R.

Sad but true, good to visit regularly to realize it's good to be alive

D. G.

Great experience..

B.

Worth a visit... Very moving

G. S.

Memorial to earthquake victims.quiet place of rememberance.lvely Avon river walk.

B. S.

Will always be a poignant and moving place to visit.

R. D.

Very nicely done quiet place to reflect

R. M.

Lovely tribute to the 185 ppl tht died in the Christchurch earthquake

J. H.

A beautiful place to remember our lost ones in the earthquake

s. S.

Very interesting but also sad for the people who have suffered

H. S.

So sad but nice to remember the people in nice way.

C. J.

Very moving, emotional place

K.

It's a beautiful area ! A must see.

M. H.

Good historic infi, tired of all the angst

K.

A moving tribute to those who we lost and first responders in the Christchurch earthquakes

S. F.

well worth checking out.for visitors as well as locals

Y. P.

Nobody here, good place to get some peace n quiet.

C. T.

Beautiful spot to remember and pay respects.

P. F.

Very good to see the museum in Christchurch City.

F. E.

A lovely place to sit and watch the river.

R.

A good memorial for those that lost their lives in the earthquake.

P. B.

Very cool and fantastic way to remembrance about

L.

A beautiful memorial to the people who lost their lives in the February 22nd earthquake.

P. K.

An ok memorial, but not particularly moving or visceral in impact compared with other options

G.

Alrite place to go

D. S.

Very fitting and moving tribute to those lost in the Earthquakes.

W. P.

Worth visiting, lovely spot on a nice day.

E. B.

Very very good tribute to those who died

H.

Sobering and elegant memorial in a lovely riverside setting

H. A.

Beautifully done to pay respect. Kia Kaha Christchurch

t. k.

Great peaceful place

G.

A very good reality check. Allowed one to reflect

M. E.

Lovely space

S.

Beautiful memorial in a great location by the river

K. M.

Amazing to see how these victims are remembered.

J. w.

Very simple and well done memorial

M. D.

Very appropriate and a touching reminder of tragedy.

E. L.

The memory of the wall is sad but the wall for memory is great.

T. L.

Nice place to stroll along the river and remember

J. M.

Loved it, a peaceful and reflective place.

R.

Very cool use of space in the city

d.

Nice memorial on the river bank.

C. F.

A very poignant memorial - very tastefully done.

G.

Amazing, very moving. Peaceful location

j. m.

A very moving day when I went here while I was in chch

G. L.

This place is pretty moving, it's nice and clean

J.

A tranquil setting for a poignant earthquake memorial.

D.

Awesome memorial for the earthquake victims.

M.

Very sensitively and well done for a tombstone

C. H.

We visited The Art Gallery as we had an overseas visitor.

J. N.

A lovely memorial to a very tragic event

K. D.

Beautiful, peaceful and highly functional.

J.

It is too simple. Could have been better.

S. H.

Very clean and a peaceful place to visit

D.

Special place just need to keep it clean @ccc

M. T.

Special peaceful ....... names forever etched

S.

Wonderful memorial.

R. L.

A bit sad, but worth the visit.

C.

Lovely peaceful area to visit

F. K.

A moving place to remember placed beside tranquil waters of the Avon

K. H.

Very moving... a great we spot z

I. F.

Crowded after the opening 2 days ago needs a bit of a clean up now..

J. B.

Lovely created and very special place

E. W. M.

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w.

Great view 🌄 Peaceful ✌️

H. R.

A moving experience reading about the lives lost and the tribute to the rescue workers.

M.

Very interesting and well done.

J.

A very fitting memorial to those that were lost.

I. M.

A great place to reflect and remember.

V.

Even better running in to Prince William!

G. C.

Poignant and sensitive, very moving place.

A.

10 years since that earthquake...

M.

Simple but powerful monument to a tragic event

R.

Very sobering reminder of the losses Chch suffered

M. F.

Excellent property management team.

P.

So much insight into a terrible disaster!

R.

Beautiful place to hang out

L.

Always nice to visit family in Canterbury.

D. P.

Amazing place of reflection

V. B.

Thoughtful memorial. Worth taking a look.

T.

Nice to see and remiss

D. L.

Too simple. But worthwhile coming

J. H.

It is a wonderful wall of remembrance

A.

Moving memorial to the losses of the quake. Powerful.

T.

Such a moving place

C.

very sad but moving place

K.

A quiet spot for some internal reflection

J. F.

Must see when in Christchurch

D.

Lovely memorial.

W.

Amazing how clear and delicate the names are

J.

Very moving and tastefully done.

S. C.

Sensitive memorial to the tragic loss of lives

G.

Amazing.

n. c.

Nice place to go for a walk

I.

A place to reflect on

N. J.

Awesome portrayal of the folks who died

M. H.

Nicely done and very moving

C. A. C. P.

Beautiful place, very quiet

J.

Sounds horrid how the earthquake shut off marmite

K. B.

Just so peaceful

J. M.

Beautiful place

C. L.

Peaceful and well done

C. C.

A very moving place to visit.

H. M.

It has a peaceful feel to it.

I.

Simple yet poignant. Moving.

F. R.

Sobering place when you look at all the names

S.

Great monument for earthquake victims

D.

A fitting and beautiful memorial.

j. d.

Very good museum.

R.

a must visit place when in the central city.

R.

simple and beautiful memorial

P.

Poignant.

T. S.

Great gesture for the earthquake victims

D.

A fitting place to remember the earthquakes

M.

Beautiful walk with such sensitivity

P.

Impressive and emotive monument

L.

Amazing place to reminisce

C.

L♥️L..and enjoyed

J.

A stunning monument.

E. B.

Must go in a sunny day

D. B.

Very emotional place.

w.

Well done

K.

Lest we forget...

А.

Well organized museum

M.

Awesome

J.

Relaxing place to reflect

S. G.

It's okay

S.

Stunning

R.

Very strong feelings

K.

Beautiful memorial

A.

Amazing memorial

B. B.

Thought provoking

G.

An emotional site for any locals.

S.

A very sobering experience

V.

Nice

D.

Simple, yet moving.

M.

Very moving memorial

S.

Very special place

M. P.

Fantastic service

P. B.

Sober reminder.

N. M.

Great memorial

S.

Lovely place

H.

Excellent memorial

C.

So we'll done

M. A.

Very peaceful

K.

Serene, and peaceful.

B.

Awesome memoral

B.

Liked it

S.

Beautiful spot

j.

Clean and beautiful

R.

Very moving experience

S.

Visited my brother

S. J.

For us to remember.

J.

Peaceful

R. P.

Peaceful and moving.

L.

Lovely, wall

T.

Beautiful memorial

T.

Moving and peaceful.

I.

Emotional.

R. E.

Sad and elegant

S.

Very nice!

S.

Saddening

B.

Very interesting

M.

Very touching

J.

Great area

T. S.

Love this place

I.

Absolutely heartbreaking...

S. L. (. M.

Lovely place

G.

amazing

Z.

Relaxing

K.

Peaceful

R.

Beautifully done

K.

Nicely done

C.

Peaceful

J. R.

Humbling.

p.

Most informative

N.

Great place

J.

Beautiful

A.

Great place

B.

Very mooving

M.

Awesome

A.

Pretty

D.

A place for reflection.

P.

Poignant

B.

Remember

R.

Very moving

R.

Nice place

K.

Very peaceful and reflective place

l.

Nice place

T.

Moving

P.

Very moving

B.

A must do...

E.

Poignant

M. S.

Awesome

P.

Moving

B.

Very poignant

D.

Emotional

V.

Amazing😜😜😜

J.

Worth a look

M.

Moving

B.

Classy and moving

M.

Very moving

A.

Calm and moving

J.

Very moving

H.

Solemn beauty

M.

Very sombre

D.

Place of remembrance

G.

Rememberance

C. Y. H.

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M.

(Translated) Place erected in memory of the earthquake of 2011. Peaceful place along the river, large tiered steps allow you to sit down to meditate on the recent past of the city and admire the river with its flora and fauna. A memorial wall is erected at the entrance in honor of the victims (Original) Lieu érigé en mémoire du tremblement de terre de 2011. Endroit paisible le long de la rivière, de grande marches de type gradins permettent de se poser pour méditer sur le récent passé de la ville et admirer la rivière avec la faune et la flore. Un mur du souvenir est érigé à l'entrée en l'honneur des victimes

K.

(Translated) Quiet and depressing memorial for the victims of the 2011 earthquake. Beautifully laid out as a terrace directly on the Avon River. (Original) Stiller und bedrückender Gedenkort für die Opfer des Erdbebens von 2011. Schön angelegt als Terrasse direkt am Avon River.

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(Translated) To commemorate the heroic soldiers who were killed and wounded in World War I, a towering triumphal arch was set up on one side of the bridge to symbolize the return of triumph. Still fragrant ..., drink water and think about it! (Original) 紀念一戰死傷的英勇戰士，橋的一方設立高聳凱旋門象徵凱旋歸來，橋面橫跨雅芳河到達另一端，啟示人們莫忘英勇先民的付出；如今雅芳河依然流淌，樹木依舊高壯，花草依然芬芳………，要飲水思源啊！

F.

(Translated) Walk along the River Avon which runs through the historic center of Christchurch. In the shade of leafy trees, out of traffic, albeit not chaotic. (Original) Passeggiata lungo il corso del fiume Avon che attraversa il centro storico di Christchurch. All'ombra di alberi frondosi, fuori dal traffico, sia pure non caotico.

พ.

(Translated) It is interesting to learn the way of life in tandem with every detail of art. (Original) น่าสนใจเรียนรู้วิถีชีวิตควบคู่ศิลปะทุกราบละเอียด

M.

(Translated) An emotional place to commemorate the victims of the 2011 earthquake (Original) Un emotivo lugar para conmemorar las víctimas del terremoto de 2011

A.

(Translated) Respectful memory of the earthquake in 2010 - 2011 in the Christchurch region (Original) Respectvolle herinnering aan de aardbeving in 2010 - 2011 in de regio rond Christchurch

N.

(Translated) This place is one of the best I've been. Force of nature. (Original) Este lugar es uno de los mejores que he ido. La fuerza de la naturaleza.

M.

(Translated) Very nicely laid out and moving! (Original) Sehr schön angelegt und bewegend!

O.

(Translated) Place of memory that takes the visitor to take the measure of the disaster of 2011 (Original) Lieu de mémoire qui amène le visiteur à prendre la mesure de la catastrophe de 2011

A.

F.

(Translated) Remember those who died in the earthquake (Original) 缅怀地震中去世的人

M.

R.

G.

(Translated) Educational (Original) Educativo

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