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In around an hour from the airport, you can be skiing at a world class alpine resort. Within 2 hours you can be whale watching in Kaikoura. You can play golf, go white-water rafting, jet boating, mountain bike, surf, hot-air balloon, visit world class wineries and gardens and much more... all within easy driving distances.
Christchurch offers a wealth of attractions, sightseeing, festivals, entertainment, heritage and culture. Whatever your interests and however short your stay, there is something to suit everyone.
HERE ARE SOME IDEAS
Within Christchurch...
Christchurch City
* The Botanic Gardens and other parks and gardens
* Punting on the Avon River
* The Tramway
* Christchurch Art Gallery
* Art Centre, Casino
* Cathedral Square
* Antarctic Centre
* Willobank Wildlife Park
* Orana Park
* Airforce World Museum
Port hills
* Walking and Mountain Biking
* Christchurch Gondola and Summit Café / Restaurant
Lyttelton Harbour
As part of a day or a full days trip...
Mt Hutt Skifield
* 1 and a half hours from Sumner, and close to a number of other excellent Ski-fields and hiking tracks
Kaikoura
* Whale Watching, Swimming with Dolphins
Hamner Springs
* A Scenic Alpine and Thermal Village
* World Class Golf Courses
Banks Peninsula
* Akaroa Historic Village & Harbour Cruises
Ashburton District
* Hot-air Ballooning, Salmon Fishing, White-water Rafting, Jet Boating
For further ideas on sightseeing and activities visit www.christchurchnz.net or telephone the Christchurch & Canterbury Visitor Centre on 03 379 9629.
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