Christchurch Things To Do - Best Activities & Attractions in Christchurch VA
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ACanterbury Museum
- Christchurch
- 03 / 366-5000
- Overview Perfectly placed on the edge of the Botanic Gardens within a stone's throw of the Arts Centre, the Canterbury Museum is a must. Check out the excellent Antarctic display, a must-see before going out to the International Antarctic Centre. Also look for the superb Natural History Discovery Centre, ... more on Frommers
Canterbury Museum
ChristchurchBChristchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu
- Christchurch
- 03 / 941-7300
- Overview I love the flashiness of this new and sparkling architectural icon that has rapidly established itself as the place to go since its 2003 opening. Curving glass facades and spectacular outdoor sculpture aside, it has one of the largest permanent collections in New Zealand, and with eight new galle... more on Frommers
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu
ChristchurchCAir Force Museum
- 45 Harvard Ave
Christchurch - 03 / 343-9532
- Overview If you've got a hankering to indulge your passion for flight, this past winner of Best New Zealand Attraction is your place. Two hours will give you a good overview of flight simulators, the history hall, the restoration hangar, and ... more on Frommers
Air Force Museum
45 Harvard AveChristchurch
DCanterbury House Vineyards
- Christchurch
- 03 / 314-6900
- Overview You can't miss these huge stone buildings just before the Waipara River Bridge. Americans Michael and Nancy Reid vacationed in New Zealand some years ago and fell in love with the country. Their first vines were planted in 1994, and pinot noir is their flagship. The Reids plan to add a barrel hal... more on Frommers
Canterbury House Vineyards
ChristchurchEChristchurch Cathedral
- Christchurch
- 03 / 366-0046
- Overview If you want a bird's-eye view over the square and inner city, climb the 133 steps in the 120-foot Christchurch Anglican Cathedral tower. You won't be alone -- well over 300,000 visitors per year wend their way into the cathedral, making it one of the South Island's most visited attractions. Const... more on Frommers
Christchurch Cathedral
ChristchurchFWaipara Springs Winery & Restaurant
- Christchurch
- 03 / 314-6777
- Overview This is one of the oldest vineyards in the Waipara region. It produces premium-quality sauvignon blanc, Riesling, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, and pinot noir grapes from its own 20 hectares (49 acres). It has accumulated numerous medals overseas and in New Zealand, including a Gold Medal for i... more on Frommers
Waipara Springs Winery & Restaurant
ChristchurchGPegasus Bay Winery & Restaurant
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- Christchurch
- 03 / 314-6869
- Overview This small vineyard and winery are run by the Donaldson family, who have been seriously involved with wine for over 30 years. A new 100-seat restaurant serves top-quality cuisine. Specialties include sauvignon/semillon, ... more on Frommers
Pegasus Bay Winery & Restaurant
ChristchurchHWillowbank Wildlife Preserve
- 60 Hussey Rd
Christchurch - 03 / 359-6226
- Overview Willowbank is billed as New Zealand's premier wildlife park, showcasing one of the most complete selections of native and nonindigenous wildlife in their natural environments. It has the country's largest collection of kiwis, and you won't find any glass between you and the feathers. It takes a f... more on Frommers
Willowbank Wildlife Preserve
60 Hussey RdChristchurch
IMorworth Estate Vineyard
- Christchurch
- 03 / 349-5014
- Overview This is a new state-of-the-art winery with a contemporary restaurant complex. Established in 1993, the vineyard has quickly established a reputation for the production of excellent sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, chardonnay, ... more on Frommers
Morworth Estate Vineyard
ChristchurchJFerrymead Heritage Park
- Christchurch
- 03 / 384-1970
- Overview The 8.2-hectare (20-acre) historic park offers a look at life in early colonial Christchurch, with buildings, streets, fashions, and other paraphernalia of a bygone era. There's a schoolhouse, jail, operating bakery, and cooperage and livery stable, along with a 1.5km (1-mile) trolley link betwee... more on Frommers
