Christchurch International Airport 21 min
Hagley Park North (5 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Bridge of Remembrance (5 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. International Antarctic Centre (18 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (6 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Canterbury Museum (5 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Port Hills (19 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (18 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Mona Vale Garden Park (8 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Casino (17 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (9 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (5 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Gondola (16 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Christchurch Tramway (8 min) Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (5 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Punting On The Avon (6 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. |