Christchurch International Airport 14 min
Hagley Park North (10 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (13 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Orana Wildlife Park (16 min) Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (13 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Bridge of Remembrance (13 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Christchurch Gondola (25 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. International Antarctic Centre (10 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Mona Vale Garden Park (11 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (13 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Punting On The Avon (14 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (6 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Casino (11 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Canterbury Museum (13 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Port Hills (30 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (13 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. |