Christchurch International Airport 12 min
Christchurch Botanic Gardens (24 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Mona Vale Garden Park (24 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Bridge of Remembrance (26 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Canterbury Museum (26 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Hagley Park North (23 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (20 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Punting On The Avon (26 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (26 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (27 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. International Antarctic Centre (15 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Casino (27 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (26 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Orana Wildlife Park (9 min) Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (17 min) Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. Christchurch Adventure Park (25 min) Zip line, adventure, and mountain biking |