This panorama shows the Canterbury Provincial Buildings in the heart of Christchurch. They are still used, are now of architectural importance as examples of a bygone era. The panorama was taken from the 'quad' or square around which the buildings stand.

Canterbury Provincial Buildings - Christchurch visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Canterbury Provincial Buildings' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Canterbury.

The Canterbury Provincial Buildings in Christchurch are the only provincial government buildings still standing in New Zealand. Today they are open to the public, who can visit the main Provincial Council Chamber and a small museum inside another room. Built in 3 phases between 1858 and 1865, the Canterbury Provincial Buildings are a charming example of Victorian Gothic revival architecture, designed by Benjamin Mountfort, Canterbury's leading Gothic Revival architect, and built out of local materials. Today they are listed by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

Canterbury Provincial Buildings
Information Centre
Cnr Oxford Tce and Worcester St
Christchurch

The Canterbury Provincial Buildings stand on the corner of Oxford Tce and Worcester St, on the banks of the River Avon.