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Christchurch Activities
The Central Business District is indefinitely closed due to earthquake damage. Updates in The Press
Christchurch Art Gallery -- Phone: +64 3 941 7300
New Zealand
& Local Art, open 10am to 5pm daily (Wed 9pm)
Cnr Worcester & Montreal Streets Te Puna o Waiwhetu
Canterbury Museum -- Phone: +64 3 366.5000
Have a look at New Zealand's history, 9am-5.30pm (5pm winter).
Opposite Arts Centre at Botanic Gardens website
The Christchurch Botanic Gardens
21 Hectares of gardens, lawns and majestic old trees right opposite the arts centre website
Punting on the Avon
30 Minute punt tours on the Avon river starting from the Worcester Bridge or the Antigua Boat Sheds, 2
Cambridge Terrace.
Visit the Arts Centre -- Phone: +64 3 363 2836
Specialty shops, fine art galleries, theatre, art house cinemas, restaurants and cafes, weekend Art, Craft and Produce Market.
Info Centre is at 2 Worcester Boulevard
REMAINS CLOSED FOLLOWING THE 22FEB 2011 EARTHQUAKE.
Balloon Adventures Up Up and Away -- Phone: +64 3 381 4600
Fly from the centre of the city in one of their 6 balloons on any day of the year, weather permitting, Adult
$340.
Unit 6, 31 Stevens Street (Opposite AMI Stadium).
International Antarctic Centre -- Phone: +64 3 353 7798
As an official gateway city to Antarctica, it’s fitting that the International Antarctic Centre is located in Christchurch. With a Snow and Ice Experience, Hagglund Rides, Penguin Encounter, and Antarctic Aquarium, plus a limited access Penguin Backstage Pass, the Centre’s interactive displays will make you shiver.
38 Orchard Road
(Opposite the Christchurch Airport)
Orana Wildlife Park -- Phone: + 64 3 359 7109
Open range zoo set on 80 hectares of park-like grounds. Open daily -- McLeans Island Road.
Maori Cultural Experience Tours:
- Tamaki Heritage Experiences -- Phone: +64 3 366 7333
A re-enactment of an untold era of time, spread over 25 acres of themed landscape - played out by more than 30 actors. Follow the true story of one warrior family's endurance to survive the early to late 1800's. Includes Hangi Feast.
Shop 10-11, 111 Worcester Street,
Cathedral Junction.
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- Ko Tane -- Phone: +64 3 359 6226
A glimpse into the way of life of the South Island Ngai Tahu Maori people before the arrival of the Europeans, plus see the NZ Kiwi bird at Willowbank -- 60 Hussey Road,
Harewood
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Christchurch Gondola -- Phone: +64 3 384 0700
Take The Gondola and walk on top of the Port Hills enjoying spectacular views -- 10 Bridle Path Road. CLOSED
Christchurch Tramway -- Phone: +64 3 366 7830
A great way to see and get around Christchurch Inner City.
Tram tickets are valid for two consecutive days. CLOSED
The TranzAlpine -- Phone: +64 4 495 0775
Christchurch to Greymouth. One of the world’s great scenic train journeys departs from Christchurch at 8.15am.
Railway Station,
Troup Drive,
Addington.
- Unlimited New Zealand: The Hiking Guys - +64 3 960 9119
Arthur's Pass Hiking & TranzAlpine one day tour, Adult $322
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Lyttleton and Diamond Harbour -- Phone: +64 3 328 9078
It is a different world out there behind the Christchurch Port Hills.
Lyttelton - Diamond Harbour Ferry, return.
Black Cat Cruises -- Phone: +64 3 328 9078
Christchurch Wildlife Cruises, 2 hours, Adult $65, depart from Lyttelton Harbour at 1.30pm -- 17 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton.
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Ski-trip to Mt Hutt Ski Field (winter season)
- Snowman Shuttles -- Phone: +64 3 337 5750
- Mt Hutt Snowbus -- Phone: +64 3 383 5512
- CHILL - Multi Mountain Pass - More..
www.metroinfo.org.nz and www.redbus.co.nz Christchurch public transport information.
Tamaki Heritage Experiences
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