Christchurch International Airport 21 min
International Antarctic Centre (18 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Gondola (18 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (16 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Hagley Park North (15 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (6 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Casino (15 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (5 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Bridge of Remembrance (5 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Canterbury Museum (5 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Mona Vale Garden Park (8 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Tramway (6 min) Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. Port Hills (21 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Punting On The Avon (6 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (10 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (5 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. |