Attractions

Botanic Gardens
You are never stuck for something to do in Christchurch! Why not visit the Botanic Gardens?

Other Activities & Places Not to Miss!

Anytime is a good time to come to Christchurch and Canterbury - with a diverse spread of activities we are sure you will be kept busy with fresh experiences. Most activities are available year round.
  • Whale watching at Kaikoura, and see the majestic sperm whales.

  • Climb aboard the Haaglund ride and tour a working Antarctic Campus.

  • Experience Antarctic wind chill and snow at the International Antarctic Centre.

  • Visit the alpine villages of Hanmer Springs, Arthur's Pass, and Mt Cook.

     

  • Hot air ballooning for awesome panoramic views of Canterbury Plains and the Southern Alps.

  • See the magical 360o City & Harbour view from the Christchurch Gondola.

  • Ride on two of the top ten train journeys in the world - the Tranz Alpine and the Coastal Pacific.

  • Skiing at one of eleven ski areas.

  • See 40 of the world's 92 varieties of pelagic ocean birds.

  • Visit New Zealand's only purpose built Convention Centre in Christchurch.

  • Roam the Arts Centre; over 40 arts and crafts studios, shops and galleries.

  • Punting on the River Avon, ride an historic tram.

  • Stroll around the award winning Christchurch Botanic gardens.

  • Experience Akaroa, New Zealand's only historic French colonial village.

  • See the Hectors Dolphin, the world's smallest and rarest dolphin.

  • Get an adrenalin rush! Go bungy jumping, jet boating, rafting or sky diving.

  • Experience "The Strip" Oxford Terrace, home to restaurants, bars and night clubs.

  • Visit award-winning wineries.

  • See Ferrymead, the largest heritage park in New Zealand.

  • See Aoraki Mount Cook - the highest mountain in Australasia.

  • Marvel at Maori Rock Drawings over 500 years old.

  • Visit Eyris Pearls, local blue pearls from New Zealand Paua shell.

  • An extensive range of real forged ironwork at the Artisan Forge in Timaru District.

 

Tram
You are never stuck for something to do in Christchurch! Why not try the Tram?

Cycling
You are never stuck for something to do in Christchurch! Why not try Cycling?

Poplars
You are never stuck for something to do in Christchurch! Why not visit the beautiful Poplars?

Paragliding
You are never stuck for something to do in Christchurch! Why not try Paragliding?

Hot Air Balloons
You are never stuck for something to do in Christchurch! Why not try the Hot Air Balloons?

Whale Watching
You are never stuck for something to do in Christchurch! Why not try whale watching?

Rock Climbing
You are never stuck for something to do in Christchurch! Why not try Rock Climbing?

Akaroa
You are never stuck for something to do in Christchurch! Why not visit beautiful Akaroa?

Mountain Biking
You are never stuck for something to do in Christchurch! Why not try Mountain Biking?

Skiing
You are never stuck for something to do in Christchurch! Why not try Skiing?

Mountain Peaks
You are never stuck for something to do in Christchurch! Why not visit our Mountain Peaks?

      

   
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