Christchurch International Airport 9 min
Canterbury Museum (23 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Orana Wildlife Park (6 min) Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Punting On The Avon (24 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (23 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (23 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (16 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (20 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (25 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Casino (23 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (13 min) Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. International Antarctic Centre (11 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Hagley Park North (19 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Bridge of Remembrance (24 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Mona Vale Garden Park (20 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Adventure Park (22 min) Zip line, adventure, and mountain biking |