Links to just some of the many activities and adventures to be found in and around Christchurch and Canterbury.

Gondola ride on the Avon River,
Christchurch

• Albatross Encounter - (Kaikoura) Get up close with seabirds.
• Alpine Ice Sports Centre - Olympic-size indoor ice skating rink.
• Aoraki Balloon Safaris - (Methven) Hot-air balloon flights.
• Black Cat Group - Wildlife cruises and swim with dolphins.
• Brighton Pier - Walk along the pier at New Brighton Beach.
• Christchurch Casino - Test your luck and have a meal.
• Christchurch Sightseeing Tours - Gardens and heritage homes.
• Christchurch Tramway - Tour the inner city on historic trams.
• Dining.net - Choose from a list of Christchurch's favourite restaurants.
• Dolphin Encounter - (Kaikoura) Swim with dolphins.
• Ferrymead Heritage Park - See how people lived in Edwardian times.
• Garden City Bowl - 24 lanes, automatic scoring, Timeout Centre.
• Gondola and Restaurant - 360 degree panoramic views of the city.
• Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - Swim in naturally heated pools.
• Harewood Golf Club - Come and enjoy a round of golf.
• High Country Horse Adventures - Our name says it all.
• International Antarctic Centre - The wonders of Antarctica.
• Jetstream Tours - Jet-boating adventure from mild to wild.
• Kaikoura Wine Company - NZ's closest winery to the sea.
• Mark Walters Fly Fishing Tours - My knowledge is your catch.
• National Marae - Experience authentic Maori culture
• Orana Wildlife Park - The splendour of the animal kingdom.
• Christchurch Art Gallery - One of NZ's leading art venues.
• Science Alive - Interactive science display and shop.
• Southern Encounter Aquarium - Discover a secret underwater world.
• The Arts Centre - Local arts & crafts market and international food fair.
• Thrillseekers Canyon - (Hanmer Springs) Bungy, rafting & jet-boating.
• Up Up & Away - Hot-air ballooning above the city and plains.
• Russley Golf Club - Only a few minutes to the International Airport.
• TranzAlpine - World famous train journey to the West Coast.
• Vin de Pays - Canterbury wine and garden tours.
• Whale Watch Kaikoura - Boat trips to see the whales.
• Willowbank Wildlife - Hand feed the animals and birds.
• Wings Over Whales - (Kaikoura) See whales swimming from the air.

See our interactive city location & attractions map of Christchurch