Christchurch New Zealand

For many, the name Christchurch is synonymous with the headline-grabbing earthquakes that struck the city from 2010-12. The devastation was immense, but New Zealand’s third largest metropolis, and the most populous in the country’s South Island, is not just resilient and outgoing, it’s positively bursting with innovation and enthusiasm for the arts.

With its picturesque coastline and low-rise architecture, visitors feel surrounded by nature. But while it’s a thoroughly modern affair, like many Antipodean cities