Is Christchurch safe for solo female travelers?

Christchurch is generally a safe city for solo female travelers. It has a friendly and welcoming culture, and the local authorities make significant efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment. Factors such as low crime rates, high levels of female equality, and a traditionally respectful attitude towards women contribute to its safety. However, standard precautions such as staying vigilant, especially during nighttime and in less crowded areas, are advised.

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How safe is Christchurch for solo female travelers?

Syaza

Syaza

Malaysia

Solo travel

I was travelling solo from Malaysia to Christchurch for a conference. I met a few friends there and would go around with them. But most of the time I also like to walk alone. Although a few years have passed since the mosque attack, I also feel cautious especially as a Muslim hijabi. But it was all okay, people were friendly and Christchurch to me looks like a city of rebuilding and relearning, especially after the earthquake. I was partially sponsored for my accommodation and flight so I wasn't sure of the rate. I stayed at an Airbnb on my last night as it was near the airport, it was a really nice airbnb with super friendly hosts I walk a lot, the food was okay, but I also tried the Uber and Uber food there.

Posted: August 30, 2024Experienced: April, 2023
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Kat

Kat

United States

Solo travel

Visited Churchyard where my ancestor was buried. Viewed the damaged buildings of the earthquake. Drove the Coast, and found an art school, the whole country smelled like smokey bbq. I stayed at a pretty safe small hotel in the City and wandered around. Traveled also to Bali where I met my lovely female orangutan friend at the wildlife park. Liked Bali as I hired a driver and met his sweet family. Ate local fish together- scary fish but tasty. Sad thing, no Batik.

Posted: April 2, 2024
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How safe is Christchurch for women?

Local safety index

4.1 /5

Based on 10 local experiences

Local crime index

1.8 /5

Based on 10 local experiences

It’s relatively safe depending on the area, just make sure to stick to brightly lit areas with lots of people during night time becasue it’s relatively dodgey around the bus exchange, etc.i hope you ladies stay safe 🙏🙏

Posted: May 11, 2025
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Very safe. There’s always different aspects of all areas in the world but I usually always feel very safe. It depends what time of the day, what area, what activity is being done but for the most part I believe it is very easy to Lee safe. New Zealanders are not hostile towards tourists from what I can gather.

Posted: February 11, 2025
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Very safe city overall! There are of course the occasional crimes committed here but I have never been a victim of one and I would personally say nz is one of the safest countries in the world. A great place for solo travel

Posted: January 13, 2025
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Hospitality Exchange in Christchurch

Angela

Angela

Christchurch

Can host for:

7 days

About me

Hello, I live just outside of Christchurch on a lifestyle block (small farm) with horses, dongs and a couple of donkeys. Always happy to take any riders for a ride to the forest or hack around the paddock. Always a spare room for travels, but you must love animals. I’ve mostly backpacked through South East Asian, Russia, Mongolia and China, as well as a few road trips across USA and Oz many times, plus lived in Dublin for a few years. I’m kiwi so always happy to help a traveler out and meet new people. I look forward to spending my NZ winters in Koh Samui, Thailand from next year. Reach out and say hello if you pass through Chirstchurch.

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Camille

Camille

Christchurch

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi everyone! I am a 27 yo french girrrl, living in the French Alps as a ski/bike technician and retailer ☺️ I'm in many mountain sport and I'm a bit of restless sometimes ahah 🫡 I enjoy partying in techno event, dancing and singing as well 🫶 I'm currently in a working holiday visa in New-Zealand, settle down in Christchurch until mid-September. After that I'm heading to Thailand for at least 2 months ☺️☺️ I aim to reach up Koh Phangan for kite-surfing 🫡 Then I'll probably hang out around Krabi for climbing and trekking around Chiang Mai ☺️ Feel free to text me if you wanna join🫶 either way, have fun and take care of you !

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Expats in Christchurch

Lucy

Lucy

Christchurch

About me

Hey! I’m Lucy. My whole life I’ve been waiting for this big backpacking trip! It’s finally happening ahhh. I’m so keen to make connections with everyone I meet. I want to learn as much as I can from others and the world. I’m taking a gap year before I start my contemporary dance degree back in New Zealand in February. I’ve been a dancer my entire life. Many things make me happy but dance takes the top spot. I’m also very into photography so you’ll probably see me with my camera out. Before I left for my trip I was running my own dance photography business. Always made my day capturing all the young kids experiencing the joy of dance. Overall I’m a glass half full kinda girl. Would love to either meet up with travelers or locals or stay with you. I’m very tidy and considerate. Happy to help with any chores you need doing!

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Jenna

Jenna

Christchurch

About me

Hello Ladies!! I'm a Canadian who lives in New Zealand. I'm positive, like to have a good time. I'm planning a world trip next year starting in February 2026. I'll be back in New Zealand for a friends wedding in October 2026. I'm heading to Vietnam, Thailand, China, Turkey. Europe as well, but not sure which countries yet. Would love to fit in Morroco, Egypt and Tunisa if I can do it on a budget. I love travel, experiencing new things, learning about cultures, trying new food, long walks, nature, seeing different landscapes, meeting new people, beach, live music, specially dnb and electronic.

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