Kowhai Farm Horse Trekking

Kowhai has been running horse riding for the public since 1969 and has over 80 well schooled horses and ponies available.

The Christchurch Town Hall

To purchase tickets for events and concerts click here official site .

Lake Roto Kohatu Christchurch

A hidden gem the Harewood reserve off Johns road is the largest body of fresh water suitable for swimming in Christchurch and is going to have an upgrade to its parking and facilities.

It is situated in an industrial area.  The small lake area itself is surrounded by grassy slopes with some trees for shade along with walking tracks that surround the lake itself.

The facility was developed as an area for powered and non powered crafts and is popular among Jet Skiers.

Welcome Aboard the Christchurch Tram

All aboard the Christchurch Tram - one of the most iconic things to do in the city of Christchurch.

Great packages available to choose from.

Tour the city hop on off where you want to or try the Tram Restaurant for a great meal on an historic tram.

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Laser Strike Christchurch

Enter into an unknown realm of dark mystery, anticipation and adrenalin.
Does victory or peril await you? Operating since 1987, Laser Strike has been a mainstay of the Christchurch entertainment scene for decades. We have one simple mission and that's to provide the best group entertainment activity in Christchurch.

Corsair Bay

Corsair Bay Christchurch is a beautiful bay only ten minutes drive from Lyttelton, around the port hills and is a great place for the family swimming or a relaxing picnic. A lot of us in Christchurch would have experienced a day or two as kids at the bay.  In my own case I went back with mates later on as it is a really good place to swim and relax.
Swim out to the secured raft or sunbathe in the grass as the kids play in the shallow water of the inlet Canoe or kayak.

Megazone Christchurch

Megazone is the newest, and most advanced laser tag site in New Zealand, with all the best that Zone laser tag can offer, 32 players with touch screen enabled laser guns, more than 100 unique game modes.

Touch Screen power up stations, interactive doors and fully enabled detection pads! Laser tag has never been so epic.

We've teamed up with a great trampoline team at Flipout Christchurch to make the best entertainment centre around!

Craigieburn Valley Ski Area Christchurch

A warning to the uninitiated - you will not find any chairlifts, gondolas, grooming, snow-making, golf courses, day spas or fine dining here. What we do offer is a friendly club atmosphere and an environmentally responsible approach to skiing and snowboarding.

Learn to Surf in Sumner Christchurch, New Zealand. Your instructor Aaron Lock is one of New Zealand’s most experienced Surfing instructors and he has a great team of experienced instructors.
We offer surf lessons and surf coaching to all abilities of surfer.

From Beginner to Advanced

Welcome to Crate Escape

Crate Escape runs exciting escape room games in the middle of Christchurch. You and a group of friends are confined to a room, full of hidden clues, locks and puzzles for 60 minutes.

Your goal is to solve all the puzzles and escape with time to spare!

Crate Escape is great for friends and family or as a team-building activity for your staff, co-workers, school, club or other group. Everyone must WORK TOGETHER to escape from the room.

Linwood Pool Christchurch

A new indoor swimming pool is planned for the Linwood-Woolston community and is expected to open in late 2021.

The high profile location on the corner of Linwood Avenue and Smith Street has been chosen as the site for the planned Aquatic Centre. The facility will be built at 141 Smith Street, which is on a section next to Linwood Park that faces onto Linwood Avenue.

Intended to be a peaceful place in the Christchurch central city for people to sit and reflect, among grass and gardens.

Fourteen cherry trees, seven kowhai trees and over 50 different species of plants will bring increasing amounts of colour as they get established. The existing four trees on the site were also left in place.

In the middle of the site there is a stone feature with water running along it that trickles into the garden.

There is also a place where people can leave mementoes and flowers next to words of remembrance.

Linwood Rugby Football Club Christchurch

Call us now on  03-389 3007  Visit Website or Click here to email

Christchurch the garden city of New Zealand is also the city for cyclists with such a focus on making the city cycle friendly.  The bike tracks and bike paths increase all the time.

In 2017 Christchurch took out the inaugural NZ Transport Agency’s annual Favourite Places to Ride competition.
This award was in recognition of the significant investment by the Christchurch City Council and the Government in urban cycle ways.

Little River Rail Trail Christchurch to Little River.

The Little River Rail Trail New Zealand starts it's journey in Christchurch Hornby and passes the shores of Lake Ellesmere and Lake Forsyth to end in the small township of Little River.
An enjoyable changing landscape from the farmlands to the wetlands running for around 50km trail comprising of both on and off road cycling.

Delta Force Paintball Christchurch has been bringing a professional, quality paintball game experience to the masses for several years now

Delta Force Paintball was born in the 1980’s, in the south of London. Since then, the business has grown exponentially. We now operate over 50 centres across 7 countries. Our goal has always stayed the same: offer our customers the ultimate paintball experience! Over five million paintball warriors have played

EDORAS TOUR CHRISTCHURCH

Welcome to Hassle Free Tours Christchurch - are you a Lord of the Rings fan and want to see some of New Zealands remarkable country where the Lord of The Rings Edoras filming took place.

Join us on the Lord of the Rings Tour and journey to the LOTR filming location: remote and beautiful Mt Potts High Country station, home of Mt Sunday.

See how this peaceful mountain was transformed into Edoras, the capital city of the Rohan people in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Deluxe Cinemas

Deluxe cinemas is designed as an expression to celebrate quality film. We believe watching a good film should be a finely tuned and refined experience. This is achieved with good cinema design, exceptional service and quality snacks to perfectly compliment the film.

Welcome to the beautiful town of Lyttelton Christchurch

A town on the steep sides of an extinct volcano looking over the port at Lyttelton Harbour. A short 20minute drive from the city centre of Christchurch via the road tunnel through the Port Hills.

Banks Peninsula is a volcanic island, built of lava from two craters situated in what are now upper reaches of Lyttelton and Akaroa harbours. Erosion and changes at the end of the last Ice Age resulted in the drowning of both craters.

Welcome to Edible Christchurch

Growing food at home is a great way to eat healthy, save money and doesn’t have to take much time or space.

Things to consider when growing at home:

Mandeville Sports Club

Welcome to the Mandeville Sports Club, where we have arguably the best grounds & facilities in North Canterbury.

The club's superb facilities are the base for our 14 sports clubs and many local sporting activities. We provide our wider community with an excellent club environment.

There are a number of clubs based at MSC with all clubs welcoming enquiries.
Please feel free to contact the person below related to each sport or go to their website by clicking on the link.

Ernle Clark Reserve Christchurch

Just a short walk.

Start at Earnlea Terrace opposite South Library on Colombo St. Follow the formed gravel path beside the river through the beautiful woodland reserve Ernle Clark. For a longer walk, continue along the sealed path by the river, cross Cashmere Road to reach Cashemere Valley Reserve 30 minutes return.
Although it is a short walk it is interesting and definately worth a look.

Its a shared use walkway and dogs need to be on a leash.

Welcome to Margaret Mahy Family Playground Christchurch “It’s Free”

This Christchurch playground is without doubt a great asset for the garden city, understood to be perhaps the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Located next to the Christchurch Avon River or "Ōtākaro" and an easy walk from centre of the city.

It is a must to visit if you have children as it has plenty for them to do and a lot of it you can join in with them as well, we are talking serious fun for the kids and they won’t want to leave.

Welcome to Ferrymead Heritage Park

Ferrymead Heritage Park Christchurch features an early 1900s (Edwardian) township and the park has a variety of restored cottages plus a school house, church and businesses which reflect the period and allow visitors to experience life for the early residents of Christchurch including the smell of a coal range and the sounds of a tram rattling past the door. 

McLeans Island Paintball - The Ultimate Game

Flip Out Trampoline Arena

Welcome to McMillan's Aquatic Centre

Christchurch based swim school for advanced beginners, mini squad swimmers and adult lesson and lane hire.

A privately owned and operated swim school. Our pool is a five-lane, 20m, indoor heated facility.
We offer dedicated swimming tuition for adults, children, and mini-squad swimmers.
The pool is also available for adult lane hire for those wishing to swim lengths.

Welcome to Christchurch the Garden City of New Zealand

Without a doubt the most scenic city in the country with its expansive parks steeped in history and suburbs of well-tended gardens, it is little wonder that Christchurch has laid claim to this title for a hundred years.

Traditional streets and buildings many of them restored to take you back to a very English heritage, now a magnificent city of colours and seasons that may well also claim a title of being ecofriendly in the future.

Metro Sports Facility - Taiwhanga Rehia Christchurch

Metro Sports Facility, Taiwhanga Rehia, for Christchurch will be the largest aquatic centre and indoor recreation and leisure venue of its kind in New Zealand, accessible to people of all ages and abilities.

Helicopter Pilot Flight Training

There is nothing that quite matches the exhilaration and satisfaction of piloting your own helicopter. Whether you want to become a commercial pilot, learn skills you can use in your business or fly simply for fun, GCH Aviation have the experience, team and facilities that can help you achieve your goal. 

Mike Pero Motorcycle Museum

Glenstrae Four Wheeler Adventures in Kaikoura just over 2 hours from Christchurch.

Ride your own quad bike or enjoy a guided ATV tour in our 8 wheel Argo.

We offer guided tours over our 1600 acre third generation working farm, taking you right out to the Haumuri Bluffs on the Kaikoura coastline with a magnificent backdrop of the snowcapped Kaikoura ranges. 

Mount Lyford

Family operated ski field Mt Lyford is said to be one of New Zealand's sunniest ski areas.
The west-facing field receives sun from 9am to 4.30pm "and can be one of the first to open".

Mt Lyford is set up perfectly to cater for entry-level and intermediate skiers and snowboarders however there is also plenty of steep challenging terrain off the Terako Rope Tow.

Mt Lyford has a centrally located day lodge, with rental equipment available and a cafe.

All main runs are groomed daily.

This walk showcases some of Canterbury's most spectacular coastal views, a penguin colony, quirky old baches and a slice of New Zealand's military history.

Mt Thomas 40 minutes drive from Christchurch central is part of the Mt Thomas forest park.
To the top of the summit it is 1023m where you can sit and take in the fantastic views of the Canterbury Plains, Banks Peninsula and the Southern Alps.

You will also see thousands of beach trees as you walk the track coverd in honey dew, great for the honey bees.
And if you want drink form the crystal clear streams and listen to New Zealand  native birds singing their song.

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Graham Condon Recreation & Sport Centre Christchurch

Welcome to Mt Hutt Ski Field

Mt Hutt has been voted New Zealand’s best ski resort four years running at the World Ski Awards. A true alpine experience, with wide open terrain with leg burning runs, monster snowfalls, and spectacular views. You’ve not skied in New Zealand until you’ve skied Hutt.

Sit back and enjoy a chairlift ride to world famous views overlooking the Canterbury Plains and back to the main divide of the Southern Alps. Suitable for all and perfect for families! Last chair from 3:30pm.

Welcome to Hagley Oval Christchurch New Zealand

Hagley Oval is a cricket ground located on South Hagley Park in the central city of Christchurch a short walk from Antigua Boatsheds.
The first recorded match on the ground was in 1867 when Canterbury cricket team hosted Otago cricket team, although a game is said to have been played there in 1851.

Welcome to New Brighton Beach

Christchurch Hagley Park

Hagley Park has been at the heart of Christchurch since the 1850s when it was set aside for the enjoyment of Christchurch residents.
Our Park was named after Hagley Park, the country estate of Lord Lyttelton, who became chairman of the Canterbury Association in March 1850.
Today, it is the most significant central city park, offering a diverse range of entertainment and recreational facilities close to the city centre.

New Brighton has seen two piers in its time. The original one was of wooden construction, opened on 18 January 1894 and was pulled down October 1965. This pier was 700 feet (210 m) long. At one stage the pier had a “penny arcade” full of games and amusements along the traditional British style of pier. Also a popular nightclub called the Shoreline was situated at the shore end of the pier where the library now sits.

Halswell Quarry Christchurch Walks

Duration of walk: Various walks ranging from 5 - 40 minutes with the opportunity to combine walks its up to the individual to pick the route and pathways the quarry has picnic areas and includes walkways around the lakes and sister city gardens great asset for Christchurch.

Start location: All walks can be accessed from the car park off Kennedys Bush Road we found the first stage walking up to a viewing platform to be the most challenging once past this it is fairly easy.

New Brighton Whale Pool

The new playground sits just to the north of New Brighton Library and has everything from water cannons and musical toys to swings, slides and a large waka that children can climb and play in.

Said to be a mixed of traditional and new with a cultural aspect with a giant waka made from sustainable timber and treated without chemicals. Wet and dry play equipment, including a 600kg copy of the original whale from the old playground that became an icon as most remember spending time there during the Christchurch summer.

Halswell Tennis Club Christchurch

Welcome to Halswell Tennis Club.  We are a family friendly club with five courts available for all year round use.
Players of all abilities are more than welcome at our club and we look forward to meeting new members.

We have two Hard Courts and three Astro Turf Courts with Access Keys available for members use.

Join a great Christchurch club now.

Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub Christchurch

Ngā Puna Wai is home to the new Christchurch athletics and sporting facility replacing what used to be at QEII along with the hockey turfs at Porritt Park, some of the tennis courts at Wilding Park and the rugby league fields displaced from Rugby League Park in Addington by Christchurch Stadium, all of which were damaged as a result of the earthquakes.

Alongside the sports hub is the Canterbury Agricultural Park or as some call it the Show Grounds.

Harry Ell track on the Christchurch port hills would be one of my personal favourite walks to do and I never tire of walking it. As it can be started from a variety places and takes you through different scenery from open areas with views of the city to bush with native birds.

Another good walking area at an easy level.

Ngā Puna Loop Walk Christchurch

Starting off at the carpark on MacFarlane Ave inside Canterbury Agricultural Park (A&P Show location) along with Ngā Puna Wai which is home to the new Christchurch athletics and sporting facility, replacing what used to be at QEII.

Norman Kirk Memorial Christchurch

Local families are now able to apply for a key that allows them to swim at the pool for longer hours than the general public.
The pool season will also last over a month longer for key holders.

Welcome to the Hollywood Cinema

One of the Christchurch early cinema's opened in 1938 as a single cinema with "Wings of the Morning" starring Tyrone Power. The cinema was twinned in 1976 and tripled in 1999. It is the only suburban cinema in Christchurch still standing and still running after 75 years of operation.

The three cinemas can seat 169, 60, and 108 patrons ( 337 total ). Two of the cinemas have luxury corporate seating areas.

Orana Wildlife Park Christchurch

Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand's only open-range zoo.

The Park is home to New Zealand's only gorillas and the country's only orang-utans too!

Set in 80 hectares within 15 minutes’ drive of Christchurch Airport, Orana Wildlife Park provides the ultimate animal adventure. We get you up close and personal with the animals.

Horseshoe Lake Reserve Christchurch

Horseshoe Lake Reserve or Waikākāriki as it was once called is a beautiful and peaceful wetland reserve, with a small wooden jetty on the lake located at the carpark off Lake Terrace Road.
Feeding the Ducks, Geese and Swans is a favourite for a lot of families "just don't feed them up close to the road".

Otukaikino Track Christchurch New Zealand

The track is divided into four sections and linear walks can be created around these to suit individual needs.
The main entry points are Darroch Street Reserve, The Groynes dog park, Clearwater Resort and Roto Kohatu Reserve. 

Starting from Darroch Street, the track makes its way through the countryside before coming to the dog park in The Groynes. Be aware that because of the popularity of the park there may be dogs loose on the walking track.

He Puna Taimoana the Christchurch Hot Water Pools is open.
People wanting to have a soak in the hot pools will need to make a booking and pay online

Do you live in Christchurch? Click here to Apply for your resident card today  . and receive a discount.

Welcome to Parklands United Sports Club

We are a progressive club with a family focus, committed to promoting, encouraging, improving and administrating sport within our local community. Our objective is to create opportunities and provide facilities for all Club members to reach their maximum potential in an enjoyable, supportive, competitive environment, thereby bringing credit to both the individuals and the Club.

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Imagination Station Christchurch

Suitable for all ages of Lego lovers!

At the Imagination Station space within Tūranga (Central Library) there’s heaps of LEGO, and plenty of DUPLO and even a table of Technic. Parents are encouraged to get creative with their kids, but  there is also ample space for adults to sit back and unwind.

It can be busy at the weekends and during the school holidays, but there’s plenty else to do in and around Tūranga such as ride the tram, play at Margaret Mahy playground, or watch the rebuilding of the Cathedral.

Pegasus Golf & Sports Club Christchurch

Pegasus Golf Course is a beautiful parklands-style par 72 – 18 hole championship golf course near Christchurch, New Zealand. With superb features and stunning views from every tee, golfers of every level will enjoy an excellent challenge and a game to remember. 

We are close to the centre of Pegasus township.
Renowned for one of the best golf courses in New Zealand, Pegasus Golf & Sports Club is set against a diverse and breathtaking landscape of mountains, water features and the natural wetlands of Pegasus Bay.

Welcome to Antarctica, Christchurch
Breathtakingly cold and Incredibly cool.

At the International Antarctic Centre Christchurch our visitor experiences have been carefully developed to offer adrenalin and inspiration, education and entertainment.
With seven different experiences & three specialised programmes, we have all icebergs covered.
We’ve packed all the mystery and excitement of the Antarctic into one incredible award-winning visitor destination in Christchurch.

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Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre

Christchurch Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre whether you want to swim, relax with the kids or set a personal best in the gym, the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre has it all.

Isaac Theatre Royal Christchurch

The Isaac Theatre Royal is the spiritual heart of Christchurch’s arts scene; an iconic theatrical venue that has played host to spectacular shows and spellbound audiences for more than a century.

Over the years, its unique ambience and its exceptional acoustics have attracted some of the world’s most acclaimed entertainers and storytellers, and some of the world’s most-loved plays and musicals; operas and orchestras; concerts, ballets and comedic performances.

Welcome to Porters Ski Field

It’s so easy! Porters is the closest ski area to Christchurch, with a short access road, fantastic learner slopes and a mountain of terrain for experts. Everything is here for you at Porters; it’s designed to make your day as much fun as possible.

Porters offers some 285 hectares with 678 vertical meters of winter playground for you to enjoy and explore.

It has beginner and intermediate facilities as well as advanced runs, including the aptly-named trails Big Mama and Bluff Face.

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Christchurch based Jellie Park Recreation & Sport Centre

At Jellie Park Aquatic Centre we offer loads of fun in our pools and swimming lessons for all ages.

Jellie Park offers everything from family fun in the water to reaching your fitness goals in our gym and group classes!

An iconic Christchurch activity not to be missed. Admire the beautiful Christchurch Botanic Gardens or the changing face of the city centre as you are expertly guided gently along the Avon River on our authentic Edwardian Punting tours.

Located at the Antigua Boatsheds Christchurch   .

Jonathan Smart Gallery has been showcasing contemporary New Zealand art since 1988. The Gallery is dedicated to the exhibition of top drawer, contemporary visual art, ranging from painting and photography to sculpture and moving image work.

Quake City Christchurch

Quake City tells stories of heroism, hope and loss from the Christchurch Canterbury earthquakes. It explains the science and the phenomenon of liquefaction - when the shaking liquefied the ground and it bubbled up burying streets and sinking buildings.

Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway

This walk was definitely one of our favorites.  On a good day it is splendid and well worth the effort with awesome views.

Observe seals and seabirds, explore historic pā and whaling sites and enjoy clifftop views of the sea and mountains. Suitable for families, the whole walkway takes three hours but you can also explore a range of shorter tracks.

The track crosses the peninsula’s clifftop, with great views of the Seaward Kaikōura Range, ocean and coastline, to South Bay. It returns to the township via South Bay and Toms Track.

Rakaia Gorge Walkway Christchurch New Zealand a spectacular walk.

This walkway offers several geological and historic features as it traverses the edge of the Rakaia Gorge.