See and Do
Christchurch has a national and international reputation, as the Garden City. There are extensive parks and gardens in the inner city, including the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park, which are both within easy walking distance of Riverside. Winding its way through the city is the picturesque Avon River. Enjoy a punt. Take a trip on an electric tram, and sit back and enjoy the sights from a different view.
Some of the major attractions that are a must to see and experience whilst visiting the beautiful Garden City of Christchurch are:
Arts Centre
Enjoy this thriving cultural precinct with its local crafts and ethnic food stalls, combined with galleries, studios and specialist shops.
Antigua Boat Sheds
Enjoy a relaxing day, starting at the cafe for morning tea, and then hire a rowing boat to explore the gardens or go for a leisurely punt downstream through town.
Art Gallery
Explore the newest Art Gallery in New Zealand, which has an abundance of local and international artworks.
Orana Park
Experience the diverse splendour of the animal kingdom in tranquil, spacious surroundings.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
View New Zealand’s fascinating and varied wildlife, during the daytime or evening.
Garden City Helicopters
Take a picturesque flight directly over the Garden City, Lyttelton or Banks Peninsula.
Golf Clubs
Christchurch boasts a multitude of golf courses offering challenges for beginners through to professionals. Ladies’ day is normally Tuesday, and casual green fees start from NZ $15.00 per person. Most courses have golf clubs for hire and a fully stocked golf shop.
Day Trips
Akaroa
Black Cat Akaroa Cruises. Cruise around the Banks Peninsula and spot the dolphins.
Kaikoura
Go whale watching by sea with Kaikoura Whale Watch on their fully equipped vessels, or by air with Kaikoura Helicopters.
Hanmer Springs
Relax in the thermal pools.
Mount Hutt, Craigieburn, Porter Heights
Just a few hours drive from Christchurch and you can be snow skiing in the Southern Alps.