We thought we'd stop here for an hour or so as the weather wasn't great, what a good choice! There... read more
We thought we'd stop here for an hour or so as the weather wasn't great, what a good choice! There... read more
The devastating effects of the earthquake are everywhere to be seen in Christchurch. The clip of a... read more
Very insightful and interesting. It's moving hearing real stories from people who experienced the extremes of the earthquakes.
Nice, informative staff and it's easy to make your way around and take as long as you'd like.
This is a must see for those of us who were not living in Christchurch at the time of the quake. The personall stories were so very moving and touched our hearts a very emotional experience.
Kia ora, a visit to Quake City can indeed be a very emotional experience. I am pleased you were able to fit in your visit and took the time to leave a review for us. We do appreciate it. Regards - Paul
We had only just entered the mseum and were watching some live footage of people walking down the street at the exact moment the earthquake occurred and their reaction to a collapsing building only a few yards away when sirens started screaming. At first we thoght it was part of the film until a warden asked us to exit the building. Happily proved to be a false alarm but comforting to know their evacuation procedure worked well. Lots to see and make sure you listen to the moving first hand accounts of Christchurch citizens particularly the man waiting for his wife to emerge from the collapsed CTV building, which sadly she did not do and was one of the more than 100 people that died in that one building.
Kia ora David, As you can well imagine many businesses conduct these random evacuations and alarm tests. They are a valuable learning experience for the staff and our visitors that earthquakes can happen at any time of the day and there is no warning. Best to be prepared. The 12;51 interviews are very moving. We are so lucky that these people felt able to share their stories with us all. Kind Regards Paul - Quake City
History for earthquakes in christchurch specially for the cathedral and the building, the good explanations of the earthquake, story of people lived during the earthquake
Take time off to visit this place you will not be disappointed. It takes you back in time of the quake and shows how devastating these events were. Lives lost and historical buildings reduced to rubble. Thank you for preserving this history.
Kia ora Marie, thanks for taking the time to leave your review of Quake City. It is indeed a piece of our history that should be preserved. So people understand the changes that we have all gone through. Regards Paul
Great to gain some insight into the Earthquakes that have occurred in this region. Enjoyed watching the movie shown inside and learning about some amazing tales of survival and it was fascinating to learn about earthquakes and their effects.