Canterbury Childrens Activities
A land of endless wonders and breath-taking sights, Canterbury is the ideal place to explore with the whole family. Canterbury Children’s Activities offer a wide variety of excellent children activities ranging from New Zealand’s only open air zoo – Orana Park, to mini golf, to farm and alpaca tours, to Christchurch’s unique Antarctic Centre and much more. Keep your kids entertained and excited with Canterbury children’s activities having the choice of making it a fun family educational experience as well. more
Canterbury kid’s activities provide a safe environment for your family to enjoy a truly fantastic family experience forging strong family bonds and lasting memories. Treat your children to a fun day riding ponies, petting alpacas, playing mini golf, going to the zoo or another child friendly activity.
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HANMER SPRINGS THERMAL POOLS & SPA - North Canterbury
HANMER SPRINGS THERMAL POOLS & SPA - North Canterbury
Mobile-friendly - 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 hot pools are in the heart of the Alpine Village of Hanmer Springs. Also featuring our stunning new health and beauty spa.
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AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND - Christchurch
AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND - Christchurch
Discover New Zealand's military aviation story at the place where it all began. Engage with stories of the men and women who have helped shape New Zealand's military aviation journey, and reflect on their service and sacrifice through years of war and peace. FREE Admission, open daily (except Christmas Day), 10.00am-5.00pm.
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ANTIGUA BOAT SHEDS - Christchurch
ANTIGUA BOAT SHEDS - Christchurch
Relax and enjoy the tranquil scenery while devouring a fabulous breakfast or brunch from our licensed cafe, on the banks of the River Avon. Hire a canoe, paddle boat or historic row boat on the Avon River to see the beauty of Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Also offering bike hire, where you can embark on an urban sightseeing adventure.
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ARION FARM EDUCATION PARK - Christchurch
ARION FARM EDUCATION PARK - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - At the Arion Farm Education Park, you can see, touch, and feed a variety of farm animals and learn about their history and contribution to the New Zealand economy. Bring out your students and families to hand feed and learn about the animals. Pony rides and children's parties are also options, as well as picnics or barbeques.
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ARION HORSE TREKKING - Christchurch
ARION HORSE TREKKING - Christchurch
Arion Horse Trekking invite you to trek along the lovely forest tracks in a safe and peaceful environment. 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.
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CADDYSHACK MINI GOLF - Christchurch
CADDYSHACK MINI GOLF - Christchurch
CaddyShack's Indoor golf is such great fun for the whole family. Each of our mini-golf's 18 holes represents local and worldwide features and historical events. Thrilling indoor entertainment. Ideal venue for social groups, corporate team building families or your special celebration. Open 7 days during school and public holidays from 10am.
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CHIPMUNKS PLAYLAND AND CAFE - Papanui, Christchurch
CHIPMUNKS PLAYLAND AND CAFE - Papanui, Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Chipmunks' Playland and cafe's aim is to make sure the kids have fun in our superior playlands and playgrounds, which offer the latest, safest and best play equipment available . For all the parents out there - relax over a coffee in Charlie's Cafe while the kids have fun at our Cranford St venue.
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FARMYARD HOLIDAY PARK - Geraldine
FARMYARD HOLIDAY PARK - Geraldine
Mobile-friendly - 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.
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FERRYMEAD GOLF - Christchurch
FERRYMEAD GOLF - Christchurch
A great place for family entertainment in Christchurch. Mini Golf, 2 outdoor, 1 Indoor course, 26 bay undercover golf driving range, 9 hole golf course, Large urban paintball field. Cosy café and bar. Ferrymead Golf is your premier entertainment centre.
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FERRYMEAD HERITAGE PARK - Christchurch
FERRYMEAD HERITAGE PARK - Christchurch
Ferrymead Heritage Park features an early 1900s (Edwardian) township, with exhibits such as houses, picture theatre, school classroom, church, jail, railway station, trains, lodge hall, post office, printers, tobacconist, general store, lawyer’s office and more. Located near the Port Hills. Combine a visit with a gondola ride to the summit, visit the port of Lyttelton, Heathcote Valley, Redcliffs and Sumner.
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GEM ALPACA FARM TOURS - Fairlie, Canterbury
GEM ALPACA FARM TOURS - Fairlie, Canterbury
Farm tours closed due to Covid for winter excluding school holidays. Spend a relaxing hour with us and over 70 alpaca on our farm. We are experienced alpaca breeders of 19 years. You will be able to feed, touch and get great photos with our alpaca & llama. We also have pet sheep to touch and feed.
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HANMER SPRINGS ATTRACTIONS - Hanmer Springs
HANMER SPRINGS ATTRACTIONS - Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs Attractions is a one-stop adventure shop, situated on the main road into Hanmer Springs overlooking the river and ferry bridge. Something for everybody: Bungy jumping, Jetboating, River rafting, Quad biking, Canoes, Kids quads, Paintball, Claybird shooting - All combined with a cafe offering light refreshments and a souvenir gift shop overlooking river. Check out the latest deals and promotions on offer at Hanmer Springs Attractions!
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KIDZ GO - New Zealand
KIDZ GO - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Kidz Go is the only dedicated family travel webguide to New Zealand. Information for families visiting or taking holidays anywhere around NZ. 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 for all New Zealand regions.
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MEGA AIR TRAMPOLINE ARENA - Christchurch
MEGA AIR TRAMPOLINE ARENA - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - MegaAir is New Zealand's largest and most fantastic indoor trampoline park. It brings wall-to-wall fun for all ages, fitness levels, and skills. 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. Dodgeball also on-site.
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ORANA WILDLIFE PARK - Christchurch
ORANA WILDLIFE PARK - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - NZ's only open-range zoo. Orana is home to NZ's only gorillas & the country's only orang-utans too! Experience up-close animal encounters: hand-feed giraffe, meet rhino 'face-to-face', view kiwi. Stroll through native-bird aviaries and travel through the Lion Habitat (conditions apply). Our extensive native collection features a range of endangered birds and reptiles. Scheduled animal-feeds daily.
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SOUTH CANTERBURY MUSEUM - Timaru
SOUTH CANTERBURY MUSEUM - Timaru
Mobile-friendly - South Canterbury Museum contains valuable collections of objects and information covering the natural and human history of South Canterbury. We collect specimens, artifacts, images, documents and information that can be used to explore the region's heritage. Permanent displays and a temporary exhibition programme provide fascinating glimpses into our region's past. Everyone is welcome to enjoy Timaru and South Canterbury's history.
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WAIMAK RIVER RIDING CENTRE - Christchurch
WAIMAK RIVER RIDING CENTRE - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Located only 15 minutes' drive from Christchurch city centre. Take a horse ride along the banks of the mighty Waimakariri River in the dappled light of the willow and poplar trees, large open grassland areas or out onto the extensive river bed and splash through the water. First timers to experienced, and children welcome. Horse trekking along the Waimak.
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WILLOWBANK WILDLIFE RESERVE - Christchurch
WILLOWBANK WILDLIFE RESERVE - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Close encounters of the 'wildlife kind' are a trademark. Meet New Zealand's Big 5 with Kiwi, cheeky Kea, ancient Tuatara, our bush parrot the Kaka and the rare Takahe. Feed wild eels and make friends with the livestock breeds unique to New Zealand. Listen to the kiwi as it forages by your feet. Open from 9:30 am till dusk daily.
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