Christchurch International Airport 24 min
Christchurch Gondola (15 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (20 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Punting On The Avon (9 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Mona Vale Garden Park (11 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Canterbury Museum (8 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (8 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Sumner Beach (14 min) Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (8 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Hagley Park North (8 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Bridge of Remembrance (8 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Christchurch Casino (6 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (5 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Port Hills (22 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (9 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. International Antarctic Centre (21 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. |