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Christchurch City is alive with colour, atmosphere and world-class attractions. Christchurch is known internationally as the "Garden City" because of its spectacular gardens. more
Christchurch has a vibrant and varied entertainment scene with something to suit all ages, tastes and budgets. Christchurch entertainment venues may include casinos, night clubs, restaurants, theatres and racing tracks.
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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...(more)
An adventure and playing field in the heart of the forest. A test against gravity, balance and agility. A fun and exciting entertainment option for the whole family or as part of a group. Each park has several levels of difficulty allowing for a different experience of pleasures, emotions and challenges...(more)
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Discover one of the world's premier military aviation collections at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand; from aircraft, engines and assorted parts to medals, pin-ups and parachute-silk wedding dresses. Come marvel at our collection, fly a simulator, take a guided tour and step back in time in a replica 1940's home. FREE ADMISSION, open daily 10:00am to 5:00pm..(more)
Phone | Address | MapChipmunks' 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...(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 | MapThe Loaded Gunz vocal duo are Lyn and Mike Kaye singing with totally professional backing tracks. As seen on TV over the last six years in the Happy Half Hour Show. A little bit of country and a little bit rock and roll with a few specialty spots in the mix. The Loaded Gunz have you covered...(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)
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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)
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)
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 Christchurch 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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