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Christchurch Tourist Attractions and Christchurch Sightseeing
(Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ)



Christchurch contains many of Canterbury's popular tourist attractions, including some of the best tourist attractions on the whole of New Zealand's South Island. There are always plenty of things to see and do around Christchurch and the surrounding suburbs of Christchurch.

With a host of walking / tramping trails nearby Christchurch, together with balloon flights, cruises around Christchurch's harbours and bays, and punting on the Avon River, other attractions in Christchurch include theatres, coach tours, the enormous Jade Sports Stadium, and the famous Christchurch Gondola - a cable car offering spectacular panoramic views of Christchurch city, the Southern Alps and the Canterbury Plains.




Tourists and visitors to Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island of New Zealand, will never need to look far to find many exceptional tourist attractions and activities. Here are some of the main tourist attractions in Christchurch, worth visiting during your stay in Christchurch.

Christchurch Tourist Attractions: Explorer Bus and Coach Tours - Visitors' Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 354 0262
Christchurch's Explorer Bus and Coach Tours are a popular and easy way to do some serious sightseeing and include many of Christchurch's most impressive sights and popular tourist attractions. With interesting commentary from experienced guides, the Explorer Bus and Coach Tours travel to areas such as Lyttelton, the Port Hills and Sumner district of Christchurch.
Christchurch attraction open: daily - from 09:00, 10:30 and 13:30
Christchurch attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

Christchurch Tourist Attractions: Champagne Balloon Flights - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Balloon Flights around Christchurch city centre are without doubt one of the most memorable ways to view the city of Christchurch and provide truly breathtaking panoramic views. With plenty of fine, sunny days and good weather conditions in Christchurch, balloon flights depart from parks in the very city centre early in the morning area and usually include champagne.
Christchurch attraction open: most days - from around 05:00 to 07:30
Christchurch attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children, senior citizens and families

Christchurch Tourist Attractions: Helicopters Tours - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Helicopters tours of Christchurch are available at nearby Christchurch International Airport and also at Kaikoura Airport. Providing an extremely exciting way to view Christchurch, the Canterbury Plains and the surrounding countryside, some of the helicopter tours also provide an unusual way to observe the local sperm whales and dolphins.
Christchurch attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Christchurch attraction admission: charge, some discounts available

Christchurch Tourist Attractions: Punting on the Avon River - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Punting in Christchurch has become extremely popular in many different areas and feels somehow very British. There are a number of popular punting firms in and around central Christchurch and punting is available on many areas of the Avon River, including nearby Mona Vale, Cambridge Terrace and near to Oxford Terrace. Guided punting tours are also popular in Christchurch.
Christchurch attraction open: 09:00 to dusk
Christchurch attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

Christchurch Tourist Attractions: Cruises in Christchurch - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Christchurch operates a variety of cruises around the city's south-eastern coastline, around Lyttelton Harbour, the nearby Banks Peninsula and the port towns of Akaroa and Kaikoura, which are all within easy driving distance of central Christchurch. Cruises around Christchurch and other areas of Canterbury are an excellent way to observe the native wildlife, such as rare Hector dolphins, penguins, fur seals and a host of sea birds. Many different Christchurch cruises operate in the area and these include lunchtime cruises with buffets, guided tour cruises with informative commentary and lively evening Christchurch cruises with dinner and dancing.
Christchurch attraction open: daily - hours vary
Christchurch attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children, senior citizens and families

Christchurch Tourist Attractions: Christchurch Gondola - 10 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8002, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 384 0700
The Christchurch Gondola has long been one of the major tourist attractions for visitors to the city and the Christchurch Gondola can be found to the south of Cathedral Square, around the Port Hills. With incredible, panoramic views of Christchurch city, the Southern Alps and the Canterbury Plains, the Christchurch Gondola is a small cable car which travels almost 1,000 metres / 3,280 feet up the Port Hills, where you will find a café, a gift shop and an observation deck.
Christchurch attraction open: daily - 10:00 to late
Christchurch attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children, student and senior citizens

Christchurch Tourist Attractions: Estuary of the Avon and Heathcote Rivers - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8008, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 382 1678
The Estuary of the Avon and Heathcote Rivers is situated in eastern Christchurch, close to the coastal Sumner district. This vast area is home to some of the city's most beautiful natural scenery and contains an enormous amount of local flora and fauna, with many waterfowl and wading birds. Other attractions around the Estuary of the Avon and Heathcote Rivers include windsurfing, cycle trails and walking / tramping routes.
Christchurch attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Christchurch attraction admission: free

Christchurch Tourist Attractions: Christchurch Tramway - 7 Tramway Lane, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 366 7830
The extremely historic Christchurch Tramway is one of the city centre's main attractions and the trams have been lovingly restored over the years. Dating back to the late 19th century, the Christchurch Tramway is renowned for being the oldest working tramway in the whole world and travels approximately 2.5 km / 1.5 miles around central Christchurch, the Cathedral Square, the Arts Centre and the Botanic Gardens.
Christchurch transport open: daily, November to March - 09:00 to 21:00, April to October - 09:00 to 18:00
Christchurch attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Christchurch Tourist Attractions: Esplanade - Scarborough Park, Sumner, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 379 9629
The Esplanade is located in the Sumner district of Christchurch and is a popular walkway in this area. Stretching along the coastline for just over one kilometre, the Esplanade provides scenic views of the seafront, Pegasus Bay and the surrounding areas.
Christchurch attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Christchurch attraction admission: free

Christchurch Tourist Attractions: Theatres in Christchurch - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Christchurch has many exceptional theatres and entertainment venues, both situated in and around central Christchurch. Regularly hosting popular musical performances, theatrical events, comedy events, family shows, rock and classical concerts, ballets and operas, there are always plenty of things to see at Christchurch's theatres. The main theatres in the Christchurch area of New Zealand are as follows:

• Christchurch Operatic - 11 Balfour Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)3 377 7954
• Court Theatre - 20 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)3 379 5264
• Great Hall - 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)3 363 2836
• James Hay Theatre - Christchurch Townhall, 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)3 377 8899
• Ngaio Marsh Theatre - 90 Ilam Road, Ilam, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)3 3642 652
• Repertory Theatre - 146 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)3 379 8866
• Theatre Royal - 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)3 371 9452

 
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