Christchurch International Airport 19 min
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (14 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Gondola (20 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. International Antarctic Centre (16 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Bridge of Remembrance (13 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (18 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Mona Vale Garden Park (6 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Casino (3 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Punting On The Avon (18 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Port Hills (20 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Tramway (9 min) Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (10 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (15 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Canterbury Museum (15 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (13 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Hagley Park North (9 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. |