# Transitional (Cardboard) Cathedral

> A temporary cathedral designed by architect Shigeru Ban after the 2011 earthquakes, built with cardboard tubes and timber.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-cardboard-cathedral/

A temporary cathedral designed by architect Shigeru Ban after the 2011 earthquakes, built with cardboard tubes and timber. It remains a visible symbol of the rebuild; check opening times and walk on to the nearby memorial wall beside the Avon.

- **Nearest town:** Christchurch, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -43.5300, 172.6430

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Greymouth to Christchurch over Arthur's Pass](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-arthurs-pass-christchurch/)

## Nearby

- [Christchurch Botanic Gardens](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-botanic-gardens/) – 2 km
- [Ferrymead Heritage Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-ferrymead/) – 7 km
- [New Brighton Pier](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-new-brighton-pier/) – 8 km
- [International Antarctic Centre](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-antarctic-centre/) – 9 km

## FAQs

### Where is Transitional (Cardboard) Cathedral?

Transitional (Cardboard) Cathedral is in Christchurch, New Zealand, at GPS -43.5300, 172.6430.

### Which road trips pass Transitional (Cardboard) Cathedral?

Transitional (Cardboard) Cathedral is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Greymouth to Christchurch over Arthur's Pass.

### What is there to see near Transitional (Cardboard) Cathedral?

Places worth a stop nearby: Christchurch Botanic Gardens (2 km), Ferrymead Heritage Park (7 km), New Brighton Pier (8 km) and International Antarctic Centre (9 km).

### When is the best time to visit Transitional (Cardboard) Cathedral?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)