Christchurch International Airport 13 min
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (9 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Canterbury Museum (9 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Punting On The Avon (10 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Mona Vale Garden Park (6 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (12 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (11 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Port Hills (24 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Bridge of Remembrance (11 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (8 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Casino (9 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. International Antarctic Centre (10 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Orana Wildlife Park (17 min) Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (9 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Hagley Park North (5 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Gondola (26 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. |