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Christchurch Activities
Christchurch Art Gallery
New Zealand
& Local Art, open 10am to 5pm daily (Wed 9pm)
Cnr Worcester & Montreal Streets website
Canterbury Museum
Have a look at New Zealand's history, 9am-5.30pm (5pm winter).
Opposite Arts Centre at Botanic Gardens website
The Christchurch Botanic Gardens
21 Hectares of gardens, lawns and majestic old trees right opposite the arts centre website
Punting on the Avon -- Phone: 03 366 0337
30 Minute punt tours on the Avon river starting from the Worcester Bridge or the Antigua Boat Sheds, 2
Cambridge Terrace.
Visit the Arts Centre
Specialty shops, fine art galleries, theatre, art house cinemas, restaurants and cafes, weekend Art, Craft and Produce Market.
Info Centre is at 2 Worcester Boulevard
REMAINS CLOSED FOLLOWING THE 22FEB 2011 EARTHQUAKE.
Balloon Adventures Up Up and Away
Fly from the centre of the city in one of their 6 balloons on any day of the year, weather permitting. website
International Antarctic Centre
As an official gateway city to Antarctica, it’s fitting that the International Antarctic Centre is located in Christchurch. With a Snow and Ice Experience, Hagglund Rides, Penguin Encounter, and Antarctic Aquarium, plus a limited access Penguin Backstage Pass, the Centre’s interactive displays will make you shiver.
38 Orchard Road
(Opposite the Christchurch Airport) website
Orana Wildlife Park
Open range zoo set on 80 hectares of park-like grounds. Open daily -- McLeans Island Road. website
Maori Cultural Experience Tours:
- Tamaki Heritage Experiences
A re-enactment of an untold era of time, spread over 25 acres of themed landscape - played out by more than 30 actors. Follow the true story of one warrior family's endurance to survive the early to late 1800's. Includes Hangi Feast. website
Shop 10-11, 111 Worcester Street,
Cathedral Junction.
- Ko Tane
A glimpse into the way of life of the South Island Ngai Tahu Maori people before the arrival of the Europeans, plus see the NZ Kiwi bird at Willowbank -- 60 Hussey Road,
Harewood website
Christchurch Gondola -- Phone: 03 366 0337
Take The Gondola and walk on top of the Port Hills enjoying spectacular views -- 10 Bridle Path Road. Opening late Dec. 2012
Christchurch Tramway
A great way to see and get around Christchurch Inner City.
Tram tickets are valid for two consecutive days.
The Tramway is scheduled to re-open Mid 2013. website
The TranzAlpine
Christchurch to Greymouth. One of the world’s great scenic train journeys departs from Christchurch at 8.15am. website
Railway Station,
Troup Drive,
Addington.
- Unlimited New Zealand: The Hiking Guys - +64 3 960 9119
Arthur's Pass Hiking & TranzAlpine one day tour.
More..
Lyttleton and Diamond Harbour
It is a different world out there behind the Christchurch Port Hills.
Lyttelton/Diamond Harbour Ferry website
Ski-trip to Mt Hutt Ski Field (winter season)
- Snowman Shuttles -- Phone: +64 3 337 5750
- Mt Hutt Snowbus -- Phone: +64 3 383 5512
- CHILL - Multi Mountain Pass - more..
www.metroinfo.org.nz and www.redbus.co.nz Christchurch public transport information.
Tamaki Heritage Experiences
Book a room in Christchurch with Booking.com
Christchurch Airport Information & Accommodation
Christchurch weather forecast on metservice.com
Dyslexia Discovery Exhibit, Dyslexia Foundation of NZ, Christchurch