Tram, Christchurch - Canterbury
By Julian Apse
Christchurch, Christchurch - Canterbury
By Canterbury Tourism
Christchurch
Described by Lonely Planet as a "vibrant city in transition, coping resiliently and creatively,” Christchurch's energy is evident wherever you go. The city has bounced back after the Canterbury Earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 with innovative new attractions, as well as some old favourites.
Visit the Re:START container mall, the transitional Cardboard Cathedral, and some of the many popup restaurants and bars. Contemporary art galleries, boutique shops and open-air markets add to Christchurch’s creative vibe.
Traditionally known as the Garden City, Christchurch’s award winning Botanic Gardens are over 150 years old and boast an enviable collection of exotic and native plants.
The Avon River flows gently through the city centre, making Edwardian punt rides an iconic way to sightsee. Alternatively, catch a ride aboard the Historic Tram or take a bicycle tour to learn about Christchurch's history.
Other popular activities include the International Antarctic Centre, Orana Wildlife Park and walking, mountain biking or driving through the Port Hills for stunning views of the city and coast.
Lonely Planet listed Christchurch as one of the top 10 cities to visit in 2013 and the New York Times ranked Christchurch second on its list of 52 Places to Go in 2014.
Content courtesy of Tourism NZ
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Fat Eddie's, ChristchurchSun 21 Oct 2018 7:00PM / Music FestivalsIt's time for the grand final! Fat Eddie’s presents his first ever Bourbon Street Jazz Brawl! Watch Christchurch’s best Jazz bands battle it out for bragging rights and a share of $5000K cash! Heats Wednesday ... more -
The Transitional Cathedral, ChristchurchSun 21 Oct 2018 2:00PM / Charity, FundraisersJoin us at the Transitional Cathedral to hear the choristers of the Cathedral Choir, and enjoy a light afternoon tea. Then you will be taken over the road to the refurbished Christchurch Club for a tour of this ... more -
The only comedy show with nothing off limits. Roast Battle is back for another Sunday night slam in Christchurch after our last sell out. And it's hot. It's sizzling. It's succulent. You better believe it's another ... more -
Rudolf Steiner School, ChristchurchSun 2 Sep 2018 9:00AM / Markets and FairsThe Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School Community Market - Arts, Crafts, Produce, Food Stalls, Entertainment and more. A great community event. All stalls represent predominantly local artisans/growers/producers and ... more -
The Arts Centre of Christchurch, ChristchurchSat 20 Oct 2018 2:00PM / FestivalsA two-hour tour by bike through Central Christchurch. Guided by two Spokes Bike Guides and using a route and information developed by Heritage New Zealand, this two-hour tour will include many of the iconic heritage ... more -
Ferrymead Heritage Park, ChristchurchSun 21 Oct 2018 10:00AM / Family EntertainmentVintage Curios and Collectables Event on Labour Weekend Sunday and Monday at Ferrymead Heritage Park. This Labour Weekend brings you a variety of activities with our Vintage Curios and Collectables Display. On both ... more -
Sugarhorse Bar & Eatery, ChristchurchTue 28 Jul 2015 9:30AM / Business & ProfessionalHi, I’m Danny de Hek the facilitator of the Elite6 Sydenham group, which has been running since April 2013. Ideally suited to Business owners who don’t like early starts, work afternoon-evening hours, have greater ... more -
Bealey's Speight's Ale House, ChristchurchFri 6 Mar 2015 7:30AM / Business & ProfessionalHi, I’m Danny de Hek the facilitator of the Elite6 Papanui group, which has been running since October 2015. Ideally suited to Business owners who don’t like early starts, work afternoon-evening hours, have ... more -
Hi, I’m Danny de Hek the facilitator of the Ferrymead Elite6 group, which has been running since March 2016. Elite6 Ferrymead is an exciting, innovative group which brings local business people together once a week ... more -
Spectators Bar & Bistro, ChristchurchThu 30 Apr 2015 9:30AM / Business & ProfessionalHi, I’m Danny de Hek the facilitator of the Elite6 Addington group, which has been running since April 2014. Elite6 Addington is an exciting, innovative group which brings local business people together once a week ... more -
The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, ChristchurchFri 26 Oct 2018 8:30AM / Business & ProfessionalSpecial One-Day Event: Changing Lenses: “Creating Positive Change from Within”. Changing Lenses is a unique workshop that challenges the ‘all-for-one and one-for-none’ mentality permeating our society. It ... more -
Jeremy Brownbrooke, Mary Dunne and Phil Doublet are Bottlelake Junction. With a total of ten instruments between them; a bunch of original songs and tunes; throw in some top notch arrangements and tight three-part ... more -
King Cass Movement and A Rolling Stone bring you a night of hip-hop spreading #suicide awareness and prevention, #aroha and #change through the power of music. more -
Action Bicycle Club, ChristchurchSat 27 Oct 2018 9:30AM / OrienteeringA reason to cycle the city like never before! Can you visit all the Passport Destinations in one day? The cyclist who can tag each destination in the fastest time will win a luxury weekend break in North Canterbury ... more -
Mary Potter Community Centre, ChristchurchSun 14 Oct 2018 5:30PM / Mind & BodyStarting 14th October and ending 11th November, this 4-session course is for anyone who wants to learn about mindfulness or deepen their practice. The emphasis is on understanding how to practice mindfulness while also ... more -
DoubleTree by Hilton Chateau on the Park, ChristchurchSat 27 Oct 2018 9:00AM / Family & LifestyleJoin Dr. Julie Bhosale for her massive Baby & Toddler Tour in Christchurch. These are bigger and better than ever with a full day event! An internationally-renowned family wellbeing and nutrition expert, published ... more -
Mary Potter Community Centre, ChristchurchSun 14 Oct 2018 4:00PM / Mind & BodyIn offering the MindWise Mindful Eating Intro course Neave Ross-Wallace is delighted to bring together her experience as a Gestalt therapist and mindfulness practitioner of 25 years. Neave believes that the challenges ... more -
Note: Christchurch show added by popular demand. Celebrating 20 years as one of NZ’s most influential musical groups, TrinityRoots are set to play two very special concerts. These not-to-be-repeated shows will see ... more -
Christchurch Girls' High School, ChristchurchSat 27 Oct 2018 7:00PM / Classical MusicYou are all invited to enter, if you dare, the Auditorium to hear some beautiful and haunting melodies. With music by Mussorgsky, Whitacre, Piazolla, Saint-Saens and Grieg there will be something to tickle your fancy (or ... more -
The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, ChristchurchFri 2 Nov 2018 7:30PM / WorldMāori music trailblazers RIA HALL and ROB RUHA pool their artistic might to tour BEHIND THE LINES, their first dual national tour of Aotearoa. BEHIND THE LINES is an explosive sonic and sensory experience, merging ... more -
The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, ChristchurchSat 17 Nov 2018 7:30PM / OperaAtlas Voices presents an evening of music for the whole family. Starting with Giancarlo Menotti’s one act children’s opera 'Amahl and the Night Visitors', presented with orchestra, lights, costumes, and fully staged. ... more -
The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, ChristchurchSat 17 Nov 2018 2:00PM / OperaAtlas Voices presents a special family friendly matinee performance of Giancarlo Menotti’s one act opera 'Amahl and the Night Visitors'. This child friendly opera tells the story of a Amahl, a poor young disabled ... more -
The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, ChristchurchSat 10 Nov 2018 7:30PM / Classical MusicThis celebrated partnership of “one of the UK’s most staggering and influential acoustic guitarists” (Roots) with “the doyenne of Irish harpers” (Scotland On Sunday) and sole harper recipient to date of Irish ... more -
Canterbury Workers' Educational Association, ChristchurchWed 7 Nov 2018 1:00PM / Public Talks & ToursStarts 7 November, 1 – 2.30 pm, 4 Wednesdays, $26 This year marks 100 years since the end of the First World War. Join some of Canterbury's prominent historians as they show us people’s experiences from some quite ... more -
Hartnell’s Cafe & Bar, Prebbleton, SelwynTue 1 Jul 2014 7:20AM / Business & ProfessionalHi, I’m Julia Roberts the facilitator of the Elite6 Selwyn group, which has been running since 14th August 2018. Elite6 Selwyn is an exciting, innovative group which brings local business people together once a week ... more
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