There are many activities around the Christchurch & Canterbury region for those who would like to enjoy some time relaxing.
CHRISTCHURCH GONDOLA
The 945 metre gondola lifts visitors to the crater rim of an extinct volcano at the summit of the Port Hills for spectacular 360º views over Christchurch City, Lyttelton Harbour, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps, city beaches and suburbs. Dining and entertainment is offered.
CHRISTCHURCH TRAM
The ideal way to see the inner city and its many heritage buildings is on vintage trams around the city circuit. Full commentary is provided and visitors may get on and off as many times as they wish with a single ticket and explore the attractions and shopping en route. In the evenings a restaurant tram provides a unique cocktail or dining experience.
FISHING
There are many rivers and lakes throughout the region which offer the opportunity to strike brown or rainbow trout or salmon. Professional guides introduce you to their special places and can provide transport, equipment, licence and tuition if required. Charter boats for deep sea fishing or diving are available along the Canterbury coastline and around Banks Peninsula.
GOLF
There are almost sixty golf courses around Christchurch and Canterbury, including Hagley Golf Course in heart of the city just a few minutes’ walk from central hotels. There are also two international golf resorts - Clearwater Golf Resort in its oasis of lush parkland, rippling trout streams and crystal lakes, and Terrace Downs with its stunning mountain backdrop and spectacular views over the Rakaia River Gorge.
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INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC CENTRE
The world’s best Antarctic visitor attraction, where the atmosphere of Antarctica is recreated in an interactive, fun and exciting experience with real snow and ice and a ride in the Hagglund, a genuine Antarctic all-terrain vehicle. The new Antarctic Storm provides guests with the dramatic experience of the extreme weather of the Antarctic.
AMI STADIUM
Christchurch’s premier sports venue, AMI Stadium plays host to international and national rugby and cricket events and tests and rugby league. It is the home ground of the local Crusaders rugby team. Group corporate tours of the stadium are available.
PUNTING ON THE AVON
Be transported back to an elegant era as you are gently poled downstream by your gondolier. See the cityscape from the water or float through the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park. Full commentary is provided on both available tours, and catering is available.
SOUTHERN ENCOUNTER AQUARIUM
Experience the diverse wonders of the South Island’s freshwater and marine species close up. Discover the rocky shores, touch tank, lakes and rivers, swing bridge, waterfall and glow worm cave. View gigantic eels, trout, salmon, seahorses, crabs and crayfish, right in the very centre of the city.
TRANZ ALPINE HIGH COUNTRY EXPERIENCE
One of the top six rail journeys of the world, the TranzAlpine takes you across the Canterbury plains, through remote gorges in the Southern Alps and across breathtaking viaducts, visiting Arthur’s Pass Village and continuing on through native beech forest and past Lake Brunner to Greymouth on the west coast.
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