Guidebook for Christchurch
Parks & Nature
Feed the ducks, watch the trout in the Avon River, grab an ice cream, or a bite at the cafe
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Iziko lezithole zeBotanical zeChristchurch
Rolleston AvenueFeed the ducks, watch the trout in the Avon River, grab an ice cream, or a bite at the cafe
Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys RoadSumner Pharmacy
17 Wakefield AveArts & Culture
Igaleriya yezemidlalo yeChristchurch (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StI-Museum ka-Canterbury
66 Rolleston AveThe Arts Centre has been a meeting place for Cantabrians for a very long time, It is part of the old University (where Rutherford split the atom). It is home to local artisans, theatre, markets, restaurants and cafes and often has outdoor concerts, movies etc.
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The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
The Arts Centre has been a meeting place for Cantabrians for a very long time, It is part of the old University (where Rutherford split the atom). It is home to local artisans, theatre, markets, restaurants and cafes and often has outdoor concerts, movies etc.
Early 1900s Edwardian township - restored cottages, school house, church & businesses... Experience life as the early residents of Christchurch did - incl. the smell of a coal range & the sounds of a tram rattling past the door.
Heritage displays are open for viewing, particularly on Sundays - operated by individual societies & manned by volunteers. Restored collections for you to enjoy: tractors, fire engines, aeroplanes, trams, trains, cars, printing, post & telegraph, model railway, photography & more... Interested in a particular display? Please contact the society in advance to ensure it is manned. Trams run weekends & school holiday-tickets additional. Steam train 2nd Sunday monthly.
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Ferrymead Heritage Park
50 Ferrymead Park DrEarly 1900s Edwardian township - restored cottages, school house, church & businesses... Experience life as the early residents of Christchurch did - incl. the smell of a coal range & the sounds of a tram rattling past the door.
Heritage displays are open for viewing, particularly on Sundays - operated by individual societies & manned by volunteers. Restored collections for you to enjoy: tractors, fire engines, aeroplanes, trams, trains, cars, printing, post & telegraph, model railway, photography & more... Interested in a particular display? Please contact the society in advance to ensure it is manned. Trams run weekends & school holiday-tickets additional. Steam train 2nd Sunday monthly.
Aviation exhibits, aircraft & tours
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator.
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Iziko leMuziyam ye-Air Force ye-New Zealand
45 Harvard AveAviation exhibits, aircraft & tours
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator.
Interactive exhibition on earthquakes
Attraction recounting the 2010–2011 Canterbury earthquakes via personal stories & hands-on exhibits.
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IQuake City
299 Durham St NInteractive exhibition on earthquakes
Attraction recounting the 2010–2011 Canterbury earthquakes via personal stories & hands-on exhibits.
Shopping
Barrington Mall station
Close by
Largest Local Mall, includes upstairs and downstairs food courts, movie theatre, restaurants/night clubs on street surrounding the Mall
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Westfield Riccarton
129 Riccarton RdLargest Local Mall, includes upstairs and downstairs food courts, movie theatre, restaurants/night clubs on street surrounding the Mall
South City Shopping Centre
555 Colombo StClose by includes a supermarket
The Colombo
363 Colombo StIncludes food courts and a movie theatre
Close to home and has a little bit of everything, from Nood furniture, to Bunnings DIY, Animates Pet Store, Ezi Buy and Postie Plus clothing stores, Cafes, and Speight's Ale House and Restaurant - get into it all!
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Tower Junction
Whiteleigh AvenueClose to home and has a little bit of everything, from Nood furniture, to Bunnings DIY, Animates Pet Store, Ezi Buy and Postie Plus clothing stores, Cafes, and Speight's Ale House and Restaurant - get into it all!
After the central city was decimated by the 2010 and subsequent earthquakes, Cantabrians decided with their usual "she'll be right" attitude to reconstruct a temporary shopping centre and gathering place with a point of difference - it's all made out of transport containers!
Shows what can be achieved with very few resources and a "can do" attitude :) xxx
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Re:START
118 Cashel StAfter the central city was decimated by the 2010 and subsequent earthquakes, Cantabrians decided with their usual "she'll be right" attitude to reconstruct a temporary shopping centre and gathering place with a point of difference - it's all made out of transport containers!
Shows what can be achieved with very few resources and a "can do" attitude :) xxx
Entertainment & Activities
Pioneer has a gym, lap and leisure pools - including a lazy river and timed waves, sauna and spa. Cafe is also open during the day
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Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre
75 Lyttelton StPioneer has a gym, lap and leisure pools - including a lazy river and timed waves, sauna and spa. Cafe is also open during the day
Adrenalin Forest Christchurch
110 Heyders RdPsychic Development Circles:
Learn how to connect with Spirit for yourself.
Learn how to use psychic tools such as pendulums, Oracle cards, meditations, and immerse yourself in a variety of healing methods: Blue Star Quantum, Reiki, Crystals, Oils, Access Consciousness and more...
Fascinated and want to know more?
Two weekly classes held here on site:
Tuesdays 7-9pm, and
Wednesdays 2-4pm
9 Bolton Ave
9 Bolton AvenuePsychic Development Circles:
Learn how to connect with Spirit for yourself.
Learn how to use psychic tools such as pendulums, Oracle cards, meditations, and immerse yourself in a variety of healing methods: Blue Star Quantum, Reiki, Crystals, Oils, Access Consciousness and more...
Fascinated and want to know more?
Two weekly classes held here on site:
Tuesdays 7-9pm, and
Wednesdays 2-4pm
Great for swimming, spa, sauna etc. Also has a decent sized (warm) hydrotherapy pool for public use
Taiora: QEII Recreation and Sport Centre
193 Travis RoadGreat for swimming, spa, sauna etc. Also has a decent sized (warm) hydrotherapy pool for public use
Antarctic simulations, rides & animals
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles.
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I-Centre ye-Antarctica yaseMhlabeni
38 Orchard RdAntarctic simulations, rides & animals
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles.
Open-range zoo with lions & gorillas
Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird.
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I-Orana Wildlife Park
793 McLeans Island RdOpen-range zoo with lions & gorillas
Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird.
Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetGreat fun for adults and kids alike!
Sightseeing
Stunning Views, beach access, local shops and cafes, library etc
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New Brighton Pier
Stunning Views, beach access, local shops and cafes, library etc
Christchurch Gondola
Ukuphuma ngemvula ku-Avon
2 Cambridge TerraceNot as vibrant as it once was, but vitality is definitely returning to the heart of our broken city.
Markets, Food Vendors, Shopping and a chance for a look-see at our earthquake damaged, as yet un-repaired Cathedral
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Cathedral Square
Cathedral SquareNot as vibrant as it once was, but vitality is definitely returning to the heart of our broken city.
Markets, Food Vendors, Shopping and a chance for a look-see at our earthquake damaged, as yet un-repaired Cathedral
A reminder of what we have lost, and what we have yet to accomplish to repair the city after 8 years of earthquakes and aftershocks
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Christchurch Cathedral
A reminder of what we have lost, and what we have yet to accomplish to repair the city after 8 years of earthquakes and aftershocks
Temporary church built from cardboard
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake.
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I-Cathedral ye-Christchurch Transitional
234 Hereford StTemporary church built from cardboard
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake.