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Coastal and mountain experiences combine to make Canterbury a place where there's something for every traveller. Here you'll find many worlds within one region. more
Canterbury has a vibrant and varied entertainment scene with something to suit all ages, tastes and budgets. Canterbury entertainment venues may include casinos, night clubs, restaurants, theatres and racing tracks.
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Just Listed Privately owned holiday park in Canterbury, located on 17 hectares of tranquil rural countryside, 5 minutes from Geraldine. The ultimate farmstay experience for everyone including campervans, just 2 hours from Christchurch. Unique hands on farmyard experience for campers. Something for everybody, tent sites, powered sites, onsite vans, standard two-bedroom cabins. Fully self-contained one-room studios and family cottages...(more)
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Since 1859 the thermal pools of Hanmer Springs New Zealand, have attracted visitors seeking to relax, unwind and ease their aches and pains in the soothing mineral waters. Just 90 minutes from Christchurch, the mineral springs are in the heart of the Alpine Village of Hanmer Springs. Also featuring our stunning new health and beauty spa...(more)
Phone | Address | MapCome and discover Tane Mahuta the Maori god of the forest. Discover a people and culture who live in harmony with nature. Ko Tane is a Maori cultural experience located at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Tours include a Powhiri (traditional Maori welcome), cultural performance and entertainment, Maori village and nature tour, Taste New Zealand dinner and a wildlife night tour...(more)
Phone | Address | MapNew Zealand's only open-range zoo. Experience unique encounters: hand-feed giraffe, meet rhino up close, watch tigers search for their food, stroll through native bird aviaries and travel into the lion reserve on-board the feeding wagon (conditions apply). Our extensive native collection features kiwi, tuatara and range of endangered birds and reptiles. 15 animal feeds daily...(more)
Phone | Address | MapTekapo Springs is a must experience destination featuring a range of Hot Pools, Day Spa, Tube Park (snow tubing in winter and New Zealand’s first summer tube operates over the warmer months), outdoor Skating Rink and a licensed Cafe. The facility overlooks beautiful Lake Tekapo with magnificent views. Open 364 days 10am - 9pm Tekapo Springs has something for everyone...(more)
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Ultimate fun park for families, corporates and schools. Just 25 minutes north of Christchurch at Leithfield on SH 1. On-site licensed cafe for functions, meetings and family gatherings. Bookings essential, phone 03 312 9411...(more)
A piece of paradise! Just over two hours drive south from Christchurch, on the short route to Queenstown. Tent sites, powered sites, cabins, tourist flats in unique setting. Bush walks, farm animals, BBQ and camping. Nocturnal bushwalk. A place to enjoy for all, but true heaven for children. 3.5 Star Qualmark rating and Enviro Silver Award...(more)
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)
The South Canterbury Museum contains valuable collections of objects and information covering the natural and human history of South Canterbury. Permanent displays and a temporary exhibition programme provide fascinating glimpses into our region's past...(more)
New Zealand is often thought as synonymous with outdoor, natural entertainment. But as visitors soon discover, it also has a vibrant and varied entertainment scene with many cities and towns offering a range of entertainment venues including: casinos, gaming and racing tracks, movies and theatres, musical events, children's activities, pools and in larger towns, a nightlife featuring pubs, clubs and restaurants.
Travellers with young (or teenage) children holidaying in Canterbury during the summer season (December to February) will almost be spoilt for choice with many family-friendly events organised for visitors and locals alike during the New Zealand Christmas and summer school holidays. Events can be as varied as local bandstands, teddy bears' picnics, community barbecues, farmers' markets, arts and crafts fairs, river fun days (rafts and fancy dress costumes), Santa parades, community carol services, comedy and film festivals, kite days and so on. Even 'grown-up' sounding venues such as race tracks often include family days on their calendars which typically include sausage sizzles, face painting and bouncy castles.
Many outdoor events are often provided for free or for a small donation. If there isn't an event on, there is always free entertainment to be had in community domains (parks), which typically feature a children's playground, barbecue, picnic areas and often swimming or paddling pools.
For all year round entertainment that's totally independent of the weather, you'll find that cinemas and theatres in larger towns and cities offer entertaining programmes. In cities such as Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch there are annual arts, theatre and film festivals showcasing the best of both New Zealand and international performance.
Council-run and privately owned leisure centres also offer visitors and locals great recreational options for swimming, working out at the gym, playing sports or taking fitness classes.
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