Local Attractions

Links to just some of the many activities and adventures to be found in and around Christchurch and Canterbury.

Airforce Museum - New Zealand's premier military aviation collection.
Albatross Encounter - (Kaikoura) Get up-close with seabirds.
Alpine Ice Sports Centre - Olympic size indoor ice skating rink.
Aoraki Balloon Safaris - (Methven) Hot air ballooning flights.
Black Cat Group - Wildlife cruises and swim with dolphins.
Brighton Pier - Walk along the Pier at New Brighton Beach.
Christchurch Casino - Test your luck and have a meal.
Christchurch Sightseeing Tours - Sights, gardens and heritage homes.
Christchurch Tramway - Tour the inner city on historic trams.
Clearwater Golf Club - Accommodation and golf packages.
Dining.net - Choose from a list of Christchurch's favourite restaurants.
Dolphin Encounter - (Kaikoura) Swim with dolphins.
Ferrymead Heritage Park - See how people lived in Edwardian times.
Garden City Bowl - 24 lanes, automatic scoring, Timeout Centre.
Gondola and Restaurant - 360° Panoramic views of the city.
Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - Swim in naturally heated pools.
Harewood Golf Club - Come and enjoy a round of golf.
High Country Horse Adventures - Our name says it all.
International Antarctic Centre - Experience the wonders of Antarctica.
Jetstream Tours - Jet boating adventure from mild to wild.
Kaikoura Wine Company - NZ's closest winery to the sea.
Mark Walters Fly Fishing Tours - My knowledge is your catch.
National Marae - Experience authentic Maori culture
Orana Wildlife Park - Experience the splendour of the animal kingdom.
Robert McDougall Art Gallery - One of NZ's leading art venues.
Science Alive - Interactive science display and shop.
Southern Encounter Aquarium - Discover a secret underwater world.
The Arts Centre - Local arts & crafts market and international food fair.
Thrillseekers Canyon - (Hanmer Springs) Bungy, rafting & jet boating.
Up Up & Away - Hot air ballooning above the city and plains.
Russley Golf Club - Only a few minutes to the International Airport.
Terrace Downs Golf Resort - One of the top courses in New Zealand..
Tranz Alpine - World Famous train journey to the West Coast.
Vin de Pays - Canterbury wine and garden tours.
Waitikiri Golf Club - One of Christchurch's top championship courses.
Whale Watch Kaikoura - Boat trips to see the whales.
Willowbank Wildlife - Hand feed the animals and birds.
Wings Over Whales - (Kaikoura) See whales swimming from the air.
Punting on the Avon- experience a relaxing punting tour.