Christchurch Family Fun and Activities, New Zealand
ALPACA FARM TOURS - AkaroaLocation: Christchurch - Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Your Akaroa Alpaca Farm Tour experience takes you on a scenic-drive to the western-side of Akaroa Harbour to Shamarra Alpaca Farm. Our Akaroa alpaca farm has stunning harbour views. Alpaca farmers, Frank and Anya, will treat you to an interesting and interactive introduction to these animals (renowned for their ultra-fine fleece). Refreshments are included on these Akaroa farm tours...(more)
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ALPINE JET - SpringfieldLocation: Christchurch West Join us on the Alpine Jet, taking you deep into the foothills of the Southern Alps and through the stunning Waimakariri River canyon. Breathtaking views, wonderful mixture of scenery and excitement, our safari tour option doubles as an eco-experience with magnificent scenery, native bush and wildlife. We are located only 50 minutes from Christchurch Airport...(more) |
ARION FARM EDUCATION PARK - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch Airport See, touch, feed, and learn about a variety of farm animals and their history and contribution to the New Zealand economy at the Arion Farm Education Park. Bring out your students and families for pony rides and children's parties, as they are also options. Picnic or barbeque in our natural environment with shelter and shade...(more)
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ARION HORSE TREKKING - ChristchurchLocation: McLeans Island Trek along the lovely forest tracks in a safe and peaceful environment with the team at Arion Horse Trekking. Treks include the majestic and mighty Waimakariri River for some stunning views of the mountains and Canterbury plains and cross the many braided streams when nature permits...(more)
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BALLOONING CANTERBURY - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch Central Welcome to Ballooning Canterbury. We offer a world of peace, tranquility, a truly magical experience. Ballooning Canterbury offers panoramic views across the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps. Allow 4-5 hours. Courtesy transfers to and from most Christchurch Hotels. Hands on adventure which offers fantastic photo opportunities. A glass of champagne, fruit juice and a light snack after landing...(more)
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BLACK CAT CRUISES - AkaroaLocation: Christchurch - Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Home to the rare, playful Hector's Dolphin is the beautiful harbour of Akaroa, near Christchurch. Come on our two-hour nature cruise where we guarantee you will see dolphins or join us another day for FREE, you will also see fur seals, penguins and marine birdlife. Swimming with dolphins is available in Akaroa Harbour. Winner of the Supreme Tourism Award 2003/4...(more) |
BOTANIC GARDENS TOUR - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch Central A favourite of our Christchurch attractions, the Gardens Tour is a very affordable activity for any nature enthusiast. Glide over smooth pathways in our electric-powered Caterpillar shuttle, a cute vehicle looking like its namesake, the caterpillar. You can hop on or off the Caterpillar at any time. Bring your camera. Operates all seasons of the year...(more)
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BUMPER BALL - New ZealandLocation: Christchurch Central Bumper Ball guarantees laughter while trying something new! With Bumper Ball you can bump into your mates while playing a variety of games. You just need at least 6 people and we'll come to you, and we're in 6 cities around NZ. Anyone from age 7 up can have a go. Minimum Rules, Maximum Fun!..(more) |
CADDYSHACK MINI GOLF - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch East Welcome to CaddyShack, Christchurch's most exciting indoor mini golf experience. CaddyShack is located in an indoor, all-weather venue in Woolston. Each of our 18 holes incorporates a different theme and offers different skill challenges and fun. CaddyShack Christchurch is the ultimate mini golf experience. Practice your crazy golf...(more)
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CHIPMUNKS PLAYLAND AND CAFE - Papanui, ChristchurchLocation: Papanui The aim of Chipmunks' Playland and cafe is to make sure the kids have fun in our superior playlands and playgrounds, which offer the latest, safest and best play equipment available in New Zealand. For all the parents out there - relax over a coffee in Charlie's Cafe while the kids have fun at our Cranford St venue...(more)
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CHRISTCHURCH CITY TOUR BY TRAM - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch Central Enjoy a unique journey on board a beautifully restored vintage tram through the changing face of Christchurch's city centre. Our Christchurch tram rides offer a unique experience of history and sightseeing, and links the stops for Punting on the Avon and the Botanic Gardens Tour...(more)
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CHRISTCHURCH GONDOLA - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch South Only 15 minutes from the central city, take a ride to the summit of the Port Hills, 500 metres above sea level. It's a "top" experience! Offering spectacular 360-degree views of Christchurch City, Lyttelton Harbour, Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains. Set atop the Gondola Summit Station, the Red Rock Cafe offers tasty snacks, light meals and beverages...(more)
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CHRISTCHURCH GRAND TOUR - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch Central Welcome to the delights of our Christchurch attractions! Cruise in comfort aboard our luxury coach. Fully guided by our knowledgeable host, our Grand Tour shows off the best things to do in Christchurch in the most comfortable and convenient way. If you’re on a tight schedule, get the flavour of our city without fuss...(more)
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FERRYMEAD GOLF - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch East Ferrymead Golf offers a range of enticing options for a fun family activity. Whether it be during the weekend, after school or during the school holidays, Ferrymead Golf is your premier entertainment centre. With the choice of playing mini-golf either inside our outside, including paintball and many kids party options...(more)
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FLIP OUT TRAMPOLINE ARENA - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch East Flip Out is an indoor trampoline park with a main arena, kids arena, foam pit, tricking area, wall trampolines and Air Tracks Tumble Strips. We cater for birthday parties and have a high-quality cafe for parents to relax while children burn energy. This Trampoline Arena Christchurch is the perfect destination for indoor entertainment...(more)
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GARDEN CITY HELICOPTERS - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch Airport Garden City Helicopters is one of NZ's most experienced helicopter companies, with bases in Christchurch, Greymouth and Nelson. A helicopter flight is the best way to see the most that Christchurch and Canterbury have to offer. Range of tours to suit your time or budget. Charter a flight for fishing trips, glacier skiing or to a luxury high country retreat...(more) |
HASSLE-FREE CHRISTCHURCH DOUBLE DECKER TOURSLocation: Sumner Join us on New Zealand's only Open Top Double Decker City Tour! Our classic 1960's London Open Top Double Decker buses offer a fun and informative tour of Christchurch. Learn about Christchurch's fascinating history from the pioneering days through to modern day times and learn how Christchurch is recovering from the devastating February 22 earthquake...(more)
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IMAGINATION STATION - ChristchurchLocation: New Brighton Welcome to Imagination Station, a charity run, not-for-profit play and education centre with a whole lot of LEGO! You can come and build to your heart's content in our LEGO, DUPLO, and LEGO Technic spaces seven days a week. We also offer a variety of learning workshops to children, schools groups, and holiday programmes...(more)
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INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC CENTRE - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch North The International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch is one of New Zealand’s best tourist attractions. Offering an exciting for visitors of all ages. Experience the snow room, chill out with the Little Blue Penguins, or learn about life in modern day Antarctica. Take an exhilarating Hagglund ride and experience a 4D movie. It’s the coolest fun in town!..(more)
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JET THRILLS - ChristchurchLocation: Kaiapoi The stunning Waimakariri River comes to life when you take a jet boat ride with Jet Thrills. Thrill seekers ride close to Christchurch hotels and airport. Share the guides passion for jet boating and New Zealand rivers. A Jet Thrills jet boat ride is a must do when visiting Christchurch...(more) |
KIDZ GO - New ZealandLocation: Christchurch The only dedicated family travel webguide to New Zealand, Kidz Go offers information for families visiting Christchurch and Canterbury. Family friendly accommodation, dining and activities, birthday party ideas, day trips, child-minding, skiing with kids and more. Check our Web site also for family information in other New Zealand regions...(more) |
LATITUDE SOUTH TRAVEL COMPANY - New ZealandLocation: Christchurch - Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Latitude South Travel Company will show you the real New Zealand, delivering authentic and fulfilling luxury travel experiences. Our focus on small groups and privately-guided experiences allows you to delve into the wonderful aspects that make up New Zealand. We can offer you once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, engaging local people, fantastic activities-unique experiences that will live on in your memory...(more)
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MEGA AIR TRAMPOLINE ARENA - ChristchurchLocation: Hornby MegaAir is New Zealand's largest and most fantastic indoor trampoline park. It's a fun and safe environment where soft landings are guaranteed. If jumping off walls, flying through the air, flipping, bouncing and leaping, sounds like fun to you you'll love MegaAir. It brings wall-to-wall fun for all ages, fitness levels, and skills. Dodgeball also on-site...(more)
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MIKE PERO'S MOTORCYCLE GALLERY - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch Airport Wander down memory lane & back to the 70s', 80s' & 90s' and take in the collection of more than 60 Classic Japanese Motorcycles. From 50cc to a full range of Superbikes. Five TV screens with race footage from the day. 100+ period magazines. 6-minutes from Christchurch Airport – 1 Hawthornden Road; Adults $15; Open Wed-Sun 10am-5pm...(more)
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NIGHTSUP - AkaroaLocation: Christchurch - Akaroa and Banks Peninsula The sea floor comes to life under custom LED light kits as you follow your guide around the shore for a full hour. Expect to see plenty of fish species darting along the sea floor. All equipment provided. Akaroa Paddle Board School offers professional Stand Up Paddleboard lessons along with NZ's FIRST & ONLY guided illuminated night time paddleboard tour...(more)
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ORANA WILDLIFE PARK - ChristchurchLocation: McLeans Island Experience our up close animal encounters at New Zealand's only open-range zoo. Hand-feed giraffe, meet rhino ‘face-to-face’, see New Zealand’s only gorillas, wander through native bird aviaries and travel through our lion reserve (costs & conditions apply). Our extensive native collection features Kiwi, Tuatara and range of endangered birds and reptiles. Open-range zoo situated in Christchurch. Scheduled feeds daily...(more)
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PACIFIC PADDLE COMPANY - ChristchurchLocation: Redcliffs Join the Pacific Paddle Company and take a private SUP lesson at a calm bay in Christchurch. Our company uses the highest quality boards and paddles designed by us here in New Zealand. See our website for excellent deals in an array of stand up paddle board gear. SPECIAL: Anyone who books through tourism.net.nz receives 20% off a new board...(more)
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PUNTING ON THE AVON - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch Central Punting on the Avon is one of the iconic tourist attractions in Christchurch. Glide along the peaceful Avon River in Christchurch, summer or winter, wrapped in luxury as a skilled boatperson propels you through a romantic wonderland. "Welcome aboard," says your punter. We supply blankets, umbrellas and even hot water bottles, so you feel snug if it gets chilly...(more)
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SPEEDWAY NEW ZEALANDLocation: Christchurch With 24 race tracks across the country - enjoy the exhilaration that only Speedway provides, throughout the summer season (Oct-April). It's fast, it's furious, it's family entertainment and it's at a track near you. Fast paced racing, huge hits, bikes with no brakes, demolition derby's, fireworks - Speedway in NZ is an action packed event for everyone!..(more) |
VOLO JETSKI ADVENTURES - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch - Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Located in Lyttelton is Volo Jetski Adventures, the people to visit if you want to drive a custom seadoo jetski or suit up on our flyboard jetpack. Experienced and Maritime New Zealand licensed guides will teach you everything you need to know before embarking on a tour of the harbour. Keep an eye out for the dolphins, penguins, and seals...(more)
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WAIMAK RIVER RIDING CENTRE - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch North Previously Waimak River Horse Treks, the Waimak River Riding Centre invite you to enjoy a safe and enjoyable riding experience on the outskirts of Christchurch. Great fun in nice environment 15 minutes to Christchurch City. We have now combined our horse trekking, riding school, holiday programs and we cater for riders of all abilities for most sized groups...(more)
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WESTFIELD RICCARTON - ChristchurchLocation: Ilam Come and explore the largest shopping centre in the South Island, with over 190 stores. Shop homeware to evening wear, restaurants to groceries, entertainment to exercise, and everything in between – Westfield Riccarton is a one-stop shop for whatever you need...(more)
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WILLOWBANK WILDLIFE RESERVE - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch North Meet Kiwi, cheeky Kea, ancient Tuatara, our bush parrot the Kaka and the rare Takahe - New Zealand's Big 5. Close encounters of the 'wildlife kind' are a trademark. Feed wild eels and make friends with the livestock breeds unique to New Zealand. Hear the kiwi as they forage by your feet. Open from 9:30 am till dusk daily...(more)
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ADRENALIN FOREST - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch East A playing field and an adventure in the heart of the forest. A test against gravity, balance and agility, and a fun and exciting entertainment option for the whole family or as part of a group. Each park has several levels of difficulty allowing for a different experience of pleasures, emotions and challenges...(more)
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ADVENTURE TRAILRIDES - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch Enjoy the adventure of offroad motorcycle and quadbike fun, riding the best high country trails NZ has to offer. Trails suitable for novice to experienced riders. Coaching can be arranged for beginners. We provide transport from Christchurch, all riding gear, experienced guide, snacks, drinks, latest model trail and quad bikes from 100cc to 450cc. Half-day/day tours departing all year round...(more)
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AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch West Experience one of the world's best military aviation collections at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand; from aircraft, engines and assorted parts to medals and personal war stories. Come and explore our collection, fly a simulator, take a guided tour and enjoy our children's activities. FREE ADMISSION, open daily...(more) |
AKAROA FOX II SAILING AND WILDLIFE TOURS - AkaroaLocation: Christchurch - Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Sail with dolphins on New Zealand's oldest ketch, the Fox II. See seals, penguins, albatross, and other sea birds on this sailing experience; as crew, or simply relax. Quiet, eco-friendly green boat, two masts, six red sails. Food, refreshments, complimentary coffee/tea. 2.5 hours, departing twice daily from Dalys Wharf, Akaroa late Dec-May. Perfect for company functions, weddings or private charters...(more)
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