Quake City, Christchurch 8013, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Quake City, Christchurch 8013, Canterbury Region, New Zealand  

Quake City tells stories of heroism, hope and loss from the Canterbury earthquakes. It explains the science and the phenomenon of liquefaction – when the shaking liquefied the ground and it bubbled up burying streets and sinking buildings.

The exhibition charts the aftermaths of the 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011 earthquakes and the extraordinary response of the emergency services, international rescue teams, the thousands of volunteers who pitched in to help – construction workers, the Student Volunteer Army, the Farmy Army – and the incredible resilience of Canterbury’s communities.

Quake City includes some of the objects which have defined the Canterbury earthquakes including the spire of ChristChurch Cathedral and the clocks from the now-demolished former railway station.

The rebuild section brings the visitor up to date with progress in regenerating the city and the recovery projects underway.

Epic New Zealand Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound