What's on in Christchurch this season
Christchurch has a reputation all around the world as the Garden City. There are extensive parks and gardens throughout the inner city, including the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park. Winding its way through the City is the River Avon. You can jump on an English punt and sit back and enjoy the sights from a different viewpoint or stroll along the beautiful riverside walks. Surrounding the city there are a multitude of activities for all walks of life. Including golf courses, driving ranges, tennis courts, walking tracks, cycle tracks, wind surfing, boating and much more. Some of the major attractions that are a must to see and experience while visiting the beautiful garden city of Christchurch are: Arts Centre - Enjoy the thriving cultural precinct with its local crafts and ethnic food stalls, combined with galleries, studios and specialist shops. International Antarctic Centre - Experience the awesome and challenging Antarctic environment, providing you with interactive fun. Orana Park - Experience the diverse splendour of the animal kingdom in tranquil, spacious surroundings. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve - View New Zealand's fascinating and varied wildlife, experienced in daytime or evening. Garden City Helicopters - Take a picturesque flight directly over the Garden City, Lyttleton or Banks Peninsula.
For childrens activities take a look at: Day Trips: - Black Cat Akaroa Cruises - Cruise the Banks Peninsula and spot the dolphins
- Kaikoura - Go whale watching
- Hanmer Springs - Relax in the thermal pools
- Mount Hutt - Just an hour and a half drive from the centre of Christchurch and you can be snow skiing surrounded by beautiful scenery
- Craigieburn - skifield
- Porter Heights - skifield
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