Statue of William Rolleston, Christchurch

Name: Statue of William Rolleston
Address: 5 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand

#44 among attractions in Christchurch

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Statue of William Rolleston, Christchurch

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The Rolleston Statue is a white marble statue situated outside Canterbury Museum on Rolleston Avenue in Christchurch, New Zealand. It commemorates William Rolleston, who was Superintendent of the Canterbury Province from 1868 until 1877. ()

Completed: 1906 (118 years ago)Coordinates: 43°31'51"S, 172°37'41"E

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5 Worcester BoulevardCentral CityChristchurch New Zealand

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Statue of William Rolleston – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Canterbury Museum, Statue of Robert Falcon Scott, Robert McDougall Art Gallery.

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Native and exotic plant species
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Human and natural history of region
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Museum
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Memorial, Monuments and statues, Memorial site
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Monuments and statues
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Which popular attractions are close to Statue of William Rolleston?

Nearby attractions include Rutherford's Den, Christchurch (1 min walk), The Central Art Gallery, Christchurch (2 min walk), Christchurch Arts Centre, Christchurch (2 min walk), Twelve Local Heroes, Christchurch (2 min walk).

How to get to Statue of William Rolleston by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue of William Rolleston:

Tram

Stop (2 min walk)
Hagley Park Corner (4 min walk)

Bus

Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St • Lines: 17 (2 min walk)
Hereford St near Montreal St • Lines: 17 (5 min walk)

Train

Christchurch (31 min walk)