Guidebook to enjoying CHRISTCHURCH
Sightseeing
World class mountain biking, sceinic chairlift rides and the highest (at 150 metres) and the longest (just over 1 kilometre) ziplines in New Zealand.
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Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys RoadWorld class mountain biking, sceinic chairlift rides and the highest (at 150 metres) and the longest (just over 1 kilometre) ziplines in New Zealand.
The pier was officially opened on 1 November 1997, on the site of the original New Brighton Pier which had been demolished more than 30 years previously. It is the biggest ocean pier in Australasia.
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the opening of the New Brighton Pier on 21 June 2007 the structure became a permanently lit icon of the city’s coast. LED lights along the underside of the pier were switched on, bathing the pillars the length of the pier in a combination of red, green and blue lights. This effectively lights all the columns and the sides of the pier structure creating a dramatic display of colour which is also reflected in the water. The Burwood-Pegasus Community Board commissioned lighting expert Grant Robertson to create the work.
New Brighton Beach
The pier was officially opened on 1 November 1997, on the site of the original New Brighton Pier which had been demolished more than 30 years previously. It is the biggest ocean pier in Australasia.
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the opening of the New Brighton Pier on 21 June 2007 the structure became a permanently lit icon of the city’s coast. LED lights along the underside of the pier were switched on, bathing the pillars the length of the pier in a combination of red, green and blue lights. This effectively lights all the columns and the sides of the pier structure creating a dramatic display of colour which is also reflected in the water. The Burwood-Pegasus Community Board commissioned lighting expert Grant Robertson to create the work.
Bexley Park
Close and easy walking. BMX track and playground.
Hot pools on our doorstep? you can enjoy stunning ocean views while soaking in five luxurious hot pools. Plus, relax and recover in the plunge pool, steam room and experience beachside views from the sauna.
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He Puna Taimoana
195 Marine ParadeHot pools on our doorstep? you can enjoy stunning ocean views while soaking in five luxurious hot pools. Plus, relax and recover in the plunge pool, steam room and experience beachside views from the sauna.
Scarborough Farm Park
Brilliant views from the trails along the top of the hill.
Food scene
PAK'nSAVE Wainoni
174 Wainoni RdClose supermarket with great deals
The Bower
487 New Brighton RdAmazing meals, great atmosphere, fantastic drinks.
Go foraging and find your own apples, pears, plums and grapes in the red zone, left over from the earthquakes.
The houses are gone, but the trees are still there!
Red Zone Burwood
158A New Brighton RdGo foraging and find your own apples, pears, plums and grapes in the red zone, left over from the earthquakes.
The houses are gone, but the trees are still there!
Pinto Thai
317 Pages RoadFantastic Thai! One of our favourites in the area!
Curry Garden wainoni road
84a Wainoni RoadBrilliant value. Massive meals. Taste great.
Sports and outdoors
Cowles Stadium
170 Pages RoadGreat sports arena close to our house. Commonly hosts national tournaments
Uprising – climbing, fitness and yoga.
Designed, built and run by a team of Kiwi climbers and yoga teachers, Uprising is home to a huge bouldering gym, yoga studio and a fitness gym all under one roof. There’s even a café serving our own signature blend of locally roasted coffee, and a pro shop for apparel and gear.
Bouldering at Uprising is an indoor adventure sport activity. It’s fitness in disguise, challenging and fun for both the muscles and the mind.
Uprising
199 Ferry RdUprising – climbing, fitness and yoga.
Designed, built and run by a team of Kiwi climbers and yoga teachers, Uprising is home to a huge bouldering gym, yoga studio and a fitness gym all under one roof. There’s even a café serving our own signature blend of locally roasted coffee, and a pro shop for apparel and gear.
Bouldering at Uprising is an indoor adventure sport activity. It’s fitness in disguise, challenging and fun for both the muscles and the mind.
About Adrenalin Forest
Adrenalin Forest was started in New Zealand back in 2006 by Jean Caillabet, a French citizen, with his first park in Christchurch. After a lot of hard work, fine tuning and development Jean opened his second park in Wellington in 2010 and then in Bay of Plenty in 2011.
Adrenalin Forest quickly became a very popular activity amongst many different user groups who loved the challenge, adrenalin and the independence they had in shaping their aerial adventure. Our clients really enjoy the fact that we train them on what they need to do and how to do it safely. They then go off and have the independence to climb through the trees.
The courses at Adrenalin Forest are designed to challenge you mentally and physically. We endeavour to create a safe environment where all ages and fitness levels will be able to find their own limits. The great affordability for 3 hours of such an exciting activity allows all to enjoy what Adrenalin Forest has to offer.
Adventure Parks History
Created in France in 1995 by a retired army officer.
The concept is inspired by his extensive use of army training courses.
He adapted the courses to provide a fun and challenging experience.
The concept was immediately popular. In the following 5 to 6 years around twenty parks were created mainly in the South-East of France and around tourist centers.
Now there is an estimation of about 6000 parks over the world and probably 600 in France only.
Over the years many new challenges were invented to create an experience more exciting or challenging. It is all about the fear of height, agility, balance, strength, etc.
The courses at Adrenalin Forest are designed to challenge you mentally and physically.
We endeavor to create a safe environment where all age and fitness would find their own limits.
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Adrenalin Forest Christchurch
110 Heyders RdAbout Adrenalin Forest
Adrenalin Forest was started in New Zealand back in 2006 by Jean Caillabet, a French citizen, with his first park in Christchurch. After a lot of hard work, fine tuning and development Jean opened his second park in Wellington in 2010 and then in Bay of Plenty in 2011.
Adrenalin Forest quickly became a very popular activity amongst many different user groups who loved the challenge, adrenalin and the independence they had in shaping their aerial adventure. Our clients really enjoy the fact that we train them on what they need to do and how to do it safely. They then go off and have the independence to climb through the trees.
The courses at Adrenalin Forest are designed to challenge you mentally and physically. We endeavour to create a safe environment where all ages and fitness levels will be able to find their own limits. The great affordability for 3 hours of such an exciting activity allows all to enjoy what Adrenalin Forest has to offer.
Adventure Parks History
Created in France in 1995 by a retired army officer.
The concept is inspired by his extensive use of army training courses.
He adapted the courses to provide a fun and challenging experience.
The concept was immediately popular. In the following 5 to 6 years around twenty parks were created mainly in the South-East of France and around tourist centers.
Now there is an estimation of about 6000 parks over the world and probably 600 in France only.
Over the years many new challenges were invented to create an experience more exciting or challenging. It is all about the fear of height, agility, balance, strength, etc.
The courses at Adrenalin Forest are designed to challenge you mentally and physically.
We endeavor to create a safe environment where all age and fitness would find their own limits.
Taiora: QEII Recreation and Sport Centre
193 Travis RoadSwim, soak, work out and have a blast!
Neighbourhoods
New Brighton
Long beaches, shallow water and great surfing
Fun activities
CodeBreakers has launched immersive multiplayer VR Escape rooms using the latest technology.
WHAT IS AN ESCAPE ROOM?
An Escape Room is a physical adventure game where participants are placed in a room and must use teamwork to find clues, solve puzzles, crack codes, and complete the mission before time runs out. We offer a unique, thrilling and immersive experience that will create memories to last a lifetime.
Choose from 1 of 9 unique adventures: escape from prison, explore Wonderland with Alice, travel back to Chernobyl, save a futuristic world from annihilation or choose one of the other great experiences.
Crate Escape
166 St Asaph StCodeBreakers has launched immersive multiplayer VR Escape rooms using the latest technology.
WHAT IS AN ESCAPE ROOM?
An Escape Room is a physical adventure game where participants are placed in a room and must use teamwork to find clues, solve puzzles, crack codes, and complete the mission before time runs out. We offer a unique, thrilling and immersive experience that will create memories to last a lifetime.
Choose from 1 of 9 unique adventures: escape from prison, explore Wonderland with Alice, travel back to Chernobyl, save a futuristic world from annihilation or choose one of the other great experiences.
Welcome to OENZ- Outdoor Education New Zealand. The home of quality outdoor training in New Zealand. Our courses are open to the general public as well as schools and businesses.
We operate from Governors Bay, Lyttelton. You will find that most of our scheduled courses are delivered close to Christchurch. However, We are happy to send instructors to almost any location in New Zealand.
Due to popular demand; we now have a range of family-friendly training courses. Family-friendly training courses are open to everyone, even if you’re an adult travelling alone.
ALPINE
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Alpine courses from complete beginner to advanced technical mountaineering courses Click here for more info.
AVALANCHE
Avalanche course
Avalanche Courses
Backcountry avalanche and avalanche awareness courses for walkers, climbers, and backcountry enthusiasts. Click here for more info.
BUSHCRAFT & NAVIGATION
Navigation and bush craft courses
Bushcraft and Navigation Courses
Our very popular navigation, bushcraft and river crossing courses run from September to May each year. We have a course for everyone. From complete beginner to advanced off-track navigation. For more course details, click here.
OENZ- Outdoor Education New Zealand
7 Zephyr TerraceWelcome to OENZ- Outdoor Education New Zealand. The home of quality outdoor training in New Zealand. Our courses are open to the general public as well as schools and businesses.
We operate from Governors Bay, Lyttelton. You will find that most of our scheduled courses are delivered close to Christchurch. However, We are happy to send instructors to almost any location in New Zealand.
Due to popular demand; we now have a range of family-friendly training courses. Family-friendly training courses are open to everyone, even if you’re an adult travelling alone.
ALPINE
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Alpine courses from complete beginner to advanced technical mountaineering courses Click here for more info.
AVALANCHE
Avalanche course
Avalanche Courses
Backcountry avalanche and avalanche awareness courses for walkers, climbers, and backcountry enthusiasts. Click here for more info.
BUSHCRAFT & NAVIGATION
Navigation and bush craft courses
Bushcraft and Navigation Courses
Our very popular navigation, bushcraft and river crossing courses run from September to May each year. We have a course for everyone. From complete beginner to advanced off-track navigation. For more course details, click here.
MoveX Christchurch is an exciting indoor trampoline and ice skating arena which has all the best family activities under one roof and one of the largest arenas in the South Island.
Jumping - Ice Skating - Fun Fitness - Birthday Parties
School & Group Visits - Classes - Events
Our Ice Skating Rink is OPEN and it's awesome!
For one awesome admission price, you can do both awesome activities while you are in our Family Entertainment Centre.
Flip Out Trampoline Arena
230 Maces Rd
MoveX Christchurch is an exciting indoor trampoline and ice skating arena which has all the best family activities under one roof and one of the largest arenas in the South Island.
Jumping - Ice Skating - Fun Fitness - Birthday Parties
School & Group Visits - Classes - Events
Our Ice Skating Rink is OPEN and it's awesome!
For one awesome admission price, you can do both awesome activities while you are in our Family Entertainment Centre.
It’s time to enter the battlefield! Your mission: Score as many points as you can for your team by striking members of the enemy forces in their target vests on each shoulder, their backs, fronts and Laser Tag phaser guns. And don't forget, the enemy has its sights set on your target vests too, so do your best to out-think, out-last, and out-shoot your foe in an mega exciting Laser skirmish that will get your heart rate up.
No Experience Needed
Haven’t played Laser Tag before? Feel like you have no clue what you’re doing? Don’t sweat it. No experience is needed to duke it out in a Laser skirmish at our venues. Just gather your friends, search “laser tag near me” to find the nearest location, and head on over to begin your game.
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ZONE BOWLING Garden City Christchurch
21 Iversen TerraceIt’s time to enter the battlefield! Your mission: Score as many points as you can for your team by striking members of the enemy forces in their target vests on each shoulder, their backs, fronts and Laser Tag phaser guns. And don't forget, the enemy has its sights set on your target vests too, so do your best to out-think, out-last, and out-shoot your foe in an mega exciting Laser skirmish that will get your heart rate up.
No Experience Needed
Haven’t played Laser Tag before? Feel like you have no clue what you’re doing? Don’t sweat it. No experience is needed to duke it out in a Laser skirmish at our venues. Just gather your friends, search “laser tag near me” to find the nearest location, and head on over to begin your game.
The Canterbury Society of Model and Experimental Engineers Inc (CSMEE) is for all people in the Canterbury region who are interested in the design, construction and operation of models and machines. We are based at Halswell Domain. We are open for public rides every Sunday year round (Weather Permitting) 1-4pm. Rides $2 per person, concession tickets available.
Halswell Miniature Trains (C.S.M.E.E.)
38 William Brittan AvenueThe Canterbury Society of Model and Experimental Engineers Inc (CSMEE) is for all people in the Canterbury region who are interested in the design, construction and operation of models and machines. We are based at Halswell Domain. We are open for public rides every Sunday year round (Weather Permitting) 1-4pm. Rides $2 per person, concession tickets available.
What’s the best activity in Ōtautahi Christchurch? Exploring the International Antarctic Centre. Experience includes Hägglund Field Trip, Storm Dome, Penguin Rescue, HD Theatre & 4D Theatre. See Huskies Thur – Mon.
SEE IT. LOVE IT. SAVE IT.
Creating Passionate Advocates For The Antarctic
We love the Antarctic, which is exactly why we want to share it with the rest of the world. Our ethos: “See it. Love it. Save it.” is our reason for being and a bold vision to make a difference. We believe this spirit of adventure is one of the things that draws people to the Antarctic and is the first step in becoming a passionate advocate.
About Us
Next to the airport in Christchurch, you can travel to a whole lot of Antarctica. Since 1992, we’ve been transporting visitors to an incredible world of ice and mystery, ambition and endeavour.
Located on the International Antarctic Programme’s working campus at Christchurch Airport, the centre has become renowned as one of New Zealand’s most diverse and dynamic tourist attractions. The range of interactive experiences here provides fun, education and excitement for visitors of all ages.
We take pride in delivering an inclusive and engaging centre. We hope our visitors are surprised at what’s on offer. Yes, you can look around this website to get an idea of what’s here. But there’s nothing to compare to turning a corner in our attraction and stepping into an incredible, awe-inspiring scene.
Here you’ll experience real snow and ice and you’ll survive an indoor Antarctic storm. You’ll learn about life at Scott Base and see what it takes to work on the ice. You’ll hang out with little blue penguins and get close up to a husky. There’s also the exciting Hägglund Field Trip, an awesome 4D Theatre, a massive HD screen and lots, lots more.
Our History
Christchurch is one of five cities in the world known as a ‘gateway to Antarctica.’ This is far more than an empty title. The garden city acts as a conduit to the icy continent, sharing and championing Antarctic geography, history and culture.
In 1990 Christchurch International Airport saw the need for a visitor centre to Antarctica. The airport wanted a complex that could show people why the airport was so important to the Antarctic scientific programmes, and why these programmes and the continent was so important to the world.
The airport commissioned Tim Hobson (a regular Antarctic visitor himself) to shape and manage the development of the centre. Renowned local architects Warren and Mahoney were contracted to design the building.
The airport campus proved the perfect site for the new building. Home to a number of other Antarctic programmes and organisations, the campus provided an important focal point for the many endeavours happening further south.
Since opening in 1992, the International Antarctic Centre has welcomed millions of visitors, steadily introduced exciting new exhibits and experiences and won plenty of awards and much recognition for work in tourism.
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International Antarctic Centre
38 Orchard RdWhat’s the best activity in Ōtautahi Christchurch? Exploring the International Antarctic Centre. Experience includes Hägglund Field Trip, Storm Dome, Penguin Rescue, HD Theatre & 4D Theatre. See Huskies Thur – Mon.
SEE IT. LOVE IT. SAVE IT.
Creating Passionate Advocates For The Antarctic
We love the Antarctic, which is exactly why we want to share it with the rest of the world. Our ethos: “See it. Love it. Save it.” is our reason for being and a bold vision to make a difference. We believe this spirit of adventure is one of the things that draws people to the Antarctic and is the first step in becoming a passionate advocate.
About Us
Next to the airport in Christchurch, you can travel to a whole lot of Antarctica. Since 1992, we’ve been transporting visitors to an incredible world of ice and mystery, ambition and endeavour.
Located on the International Antarctic Programme’s working campus at Christchurch Airport, the centre has become renowned as one of New Zealand’s most diverse and dynamic tourist attractions. The range of interactive experiences here provides fun, education and excitement for visitors of all ages.
We take pride in delivering an inclusive and engaging centre. We hope our visitors are surprised at what’s on offer. Yes, you can look around this website to get an idea of what’s here. But there’s nothing to compare to turning a corner in our attraction and stepping into an incredible, awe-inspiring scene.
Here you’ll experience real snow and ice and you’ll survive an indoor Antarctic storm. You’ll learn about life at Scott Base and see what it takes to work on the ice. You’ll hang out with little blue penguins and get close up to a husky. There’s also the exciting Hägglund Field Trip, an awesome 4D Theatre, a massive HD screen and lots, lots more.
Our History
Christchurch is one of five cities in the world known as a ‘gateway to Antarctica.’ This is far more than an empty title. The garden city acts as a conduit to the icy continent, sharing and championing Antarctic geography, history and culture.
In 1990 Christchurch International Airport saw the need for a visitor centre to Antarctica. The airport wanted a complex that could show people why the airport was so important to the Antarctic scientific programmes, and why these programmes and the continent was so important to the world.
The airport commissioned Tim Hobson (a regular Antarctic visitor himself) to shape and manage the development of the centre. Renowned local architects Warren and Mahoney were contracted to design the building.
The airport campus proved the perfect site for the new building. Home to a number of other Antarctic programmes and organisations, the campus provided an important focal point for the many endeavours happening further south.
Since opening in 1992, the International Antarctic Centre has welcomed millions of visitors, steadily introduced exciting new exhibits and experiences and won plenty of awards and much recognition for work in tourism.