Christchurch Heritage and History, New Zealand
CHRISTCHURCH ATTRACTIONS - Tramway RestaurantLocation: Christchurch Central Christchurch City is famous for its fabulous dining, entertainment, breath-taking scenery and cultural heritage. Combine all of the above onboard the Christchurch Tramway Restaurant where dining is not only a culinary delight but also a trip back into history. Luxury air-conditioned, colonial style, dining tram. The finest service, cuisine and beverages that New Zealand has to offer...(more)
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CHRISTCHURCH CITY TOUR BY TRAMLocation: 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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FERRYMEAD HERITAGE PARK - ChristchurchLocation: Redcliffs Ferrymead Heritage Park takes you back into New Zealand's past. Visit the Edwardian Township complete with houses, school classroom, church, picture theatre, jail, railway station, trains, post office, printers, tobacconist, general store, lawyer’s office and more. View the fascinating array of museum and heritage collections. Close to the Port Hills, Sumner, Redcliffs, Heathcote Valley and the port of Lyttleton...(more)
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RICCARTON BUSH & DEANS COTTAGE - ChristchurchLocation: Ilam Stroll through a rare and ancient native forest in the heart of Christchurch city - Canterbury's sole remnant of kahikatea floodplain forest. The 600-year-old kahikatea trees are the latest generation of a forest that established on this site 3000 years ago. Visit Deans pioneering cottage...(more)
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RICCARTON HOUSE & BUSH TOURS - ChristchurchLocation: Riccarton Our guided tours offer you a glimpse of days gone by around every corner, taking you through a world of Victorian and Edwardian splendour. Begun in 1856, this grand homestead was the home of Canterbury's pioneering Deans family for 91 years. Take a walk through the last surviving remnant of ancient kahikatea forest that once covered the Canterbury Plains...(more)
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SIGN OF THE KIWI CAFE AND BAR - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch - Governors Bay We are now open and serving great coffee and delicious food! Come up and see us and enjoy the view. Loads of seating inside and outside. Ice-cream being served and beer on tap. Janice & Eric are your hosts at The Sign of the Kiwi Cafe &Bar.; Your enjoyment of this wonderful historic space is of utmost importance to them!..(more)
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THE ARTS CENTRE - CHRISTCHURCHLocation: Christchurch Once the site of the University of Canterbury, the distinctive Gothic Revival buildings of the Christchurch Arts Centre are today a maze of fun, wonder and delight, and form part of our award-winning tourism attraction. A vibrant and exciting venue for a huge range of New Zealand made art and crafts, shopping, education and..(more)
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THE CLASSIC VILLA - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch Central This tastefully refurbished, 5 star Italian-style boutique hotel is situated in the heart of Christchurch's central-city visitor area, just steps away from the Art Gallery, Museum, Botanical Gardens, public hospital, punting on the Avon River and golf course. Our excellent facilities include luxurious beds, wood-fire effect heaters, LCD flatscreen TVs and free WiFi...(more) |
WAKA ON AVON - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch Central A completely new way to experience Christchurch's 180 year history. Learn the stories of our city’s history and early landmarks that shaped our city's destiny. Try this totally new way to see and experience our great city, everyone is welcome to experience our city’s newest local attraction. School Trips, Educational Tours, Corporate & Conference Tours a..(more) |
AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch South 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) |
CHRISTCHURCH ATTRACTIONS - Avon River PuntingLocation: 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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