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Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)vsMona Vale
Both are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Christchurch Art Gallery scores significantly higher than Mona Vale. Christchurch Art Gallery comes in at 90 with accolades from 4 reviewers including Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
Frommer's
Fodor's Frommer's Frommer's Frommer's
Worcester Blvd & Montreal St, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
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Frommer's "Curving glass facades, spectacular outdoor sculpture, and one of the largest permanent collections in New Zealand establish the gallery’s importance on the larger cultural scene." Full review
Fodor's "The city's stunning art gallery wows visitors as much for its architecture as for its artwork." Full review
Frommer's "This vibrant art gallery debut in 2003; it brings art and architecture together in one setting." Full review
Frommer's "The gallery has regular exhibitions of leading national and international artists, and changing shows from its collection of more than 5,500 paintings, sculptures and drawings." Full review
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Don’t forget to check the superb book and gift store and the adjacent, privately-run craft gallery.
Frommer's "Curving glass facades, spectacular outdoor sculpture, and one of the largest permanent collections in New Zealand establish the gallery’s importance on the larger cultural scene" Full review
Mona Vale Fodor's
Lonely Planet
63 Fendalton Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch 8004, New Zealand
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Fodor's "Come to stroll through the grounds along the Avon River, wandering under the trees and through the well-tended perennial gardens." Full review
Lonely Planet "This is a charming Elizabethan-style homestead on 5.5 hectares of landscaped gardens, ponds and fountains. " Full review
