Christchurch Attractions
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Being the biggest and most central City in the South Island, Christchurch is within reach of New Zealand’s most spectacular attractions. The International airport is also the departure point for domestic flights making a holiday to Queenstown a short flight away. Talk to us about tours to Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Te Anau and Stewart Island which we can combine with your Christchurch holiday. Around Christchurch there are some excellent attractions to visit with the most noteworthy being the International Antarctic Centre. This comprehensive exhibition of life on the ice is interactive, informative and fun for the whole family. You can step into the Snow and Ice Experience and see what it feels like to exist in sub zero conditions, get up close and personal with the penguins and ride in the Hagglund over an extreme terrain purpose built trail. Another of Christchurch’s unique attractions is the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. This conservation orientated reserve is perhaps the only place to view the kiwi at night in a natural environment. Take a guided moonlit walk to be rewarded with this once in a lifetime experience.
Complete the evening out with a cultural tour and traditional Maori performance. The restaurant has a warm open fire in the winter months and friendly deer at the window wishing to share your meal. For an historical look at the life and times of Christchurch, visit Ferrymead Heritage Park, a replica village from the 1900’s. There are train and tram rides and a museum full of memorabilia and artefacts from the past. If you are on holiday with the kids they will enjoy a trip to Orana Wildlife Park. New Zealand’s only open range zoo will get you as close as you would want to be to Giraffe, Tigers, Cheetahs and Rhinos as well as the family friendly meerkats, monkeys and birds. Relax in the café, take a guided tour or jump aboard the safari tour to drive past your favourite animals in a unique environment. Christchurch cruises can be found on a short trip to the French village of Akaroa where you can go fishing, dolphin watching and visit a salmon farm.
Other activities from Christchurch include Seal swimming off the coast of Kaikoura which is considered to be an experience not to be missed. Seasonal whale watching also operates from here. Make sure to go punting on the Avon River while you are in Christchurch to experience the true heart of the City as well as exploring the Museums, Art Galleries and Christchurch dining venues. Christchurch accommodation provides easy accessibility to all of Christchurch’s attractions and there are many Christchurch tours that will take you to the highlights of the city.
