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Christchurch Family and Christchurch's Children's Attractions
(Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ)



Christchurch has an exciting range of family attractions, which are always appealing to children in the Canterbury area of New Zealand's South Island. Some of the most popular family and children's attractions in Christchurch include children's indoor and outdoor adventure playgrounds, Christchurch wildlife parks, nature reserves and zoos, Christchurch aqua parks and friendly farms, the Christchurch Discovery Centre at Canterbury Museum, the highly regarded International Antarctic Centre close to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), and lively attractions at the Science Alive centre in the heart of Christchurch.

There are also countless appealing museums in Christchurch, with interesting demonstrations, workshops and fun interactive exhibits designed with children in mind. Also during school holidays in Christchurch, many of the main attractions include extra activities for children. Here are the main attractions for children and families visiting Christchurch, Canterbury and other nearby areas of New Zealand's South Island.





Christchurch Children's Attractions: International Antarctic Centre - 38 Orchard Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8005, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 358 9896
Close to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), the International Antarctic Centre is part of a vast complex built for the New Zealand Administration. The International Antarctic Centre contains many exciting hands-on exhibits, video presentations, a 'Snow and Ice Experience' with a real snow slopes, snowmobile rides and educational activities for children.
Christchurch children's attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 20:00, winter months - 09:00 to 17:30
Christchurch children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens, children under five years old are free

Christchurch Children's Attractions: Discovery Centre - Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 366 5000
The Discovery Centre, in the Canterbury museum complex, is a popular attraction for children and families visiting Christchurch and is full of exciting interactive and hands-on activities for children. Other attractions at the Discovery Centre, in central Christchurch, include natural history exhibits, play and reading areas, and a host of exploration activities, including handling tarantula spiders and digging for fossils. The Discovery Centre is one of the major family attractions in Christchurch and there are always plenty of things for children to see and do at the Discovery Centre.
Christchurch children's attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 17:30
Christchurch children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children, children under three years old are free

Christchurch Children's Attractions: Southern Encounter Aquarium (SEA) and Kiwi House - Cathedral Square, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 359 0581
Founded in 1997, the Southern Encounter Aquarium and Kiwi House quickly became one of Christchurch's most popular tourist attractions and is particularly appealing to children and families. With shark feeding demonstrations, colourful marine fish, numerous aquariums, a nocturnal kiwi house and a well-stocked gift shop, the Southern Encounter Aquarium and Kiwi House operates a number of important conservation programmes and is now highly regarded throughout New Zealand's South Island.
Christchurch children's attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 16:30,
Christchurch children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Christchurch Children's Attractions: Science Alive - 392 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 365 5199
Situated in the very centre of Christchurch, Science Alive is a major attraction for children and features many interactive, child-friendly science exhibits, children's workshops and fun activities. Containing large toys, puzzles, historic games, sound and music equipment, vertical slides, a human gyroscope, and educational programmes, Science Alive can be reached from a number of main bus routes, including the free Christchurch shuttle bus.
Christchurch children's attraction open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00
Christchurch children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Christchurch Children's Attractions: Orana Wildlife Park - McLeans Island Road, Papanui, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8005, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 359 7109
The Orana Wildlife Park, in northern Christchurch, is an important conservation park with a host of different attractions for children and families. Featuring a walk-through aviary filled with native New Zealand birds; an 'African Plains' area with zoo favourites, such as lions, giraffes, rhinos, monkeys and zebras; safari bus tours and a children's farmyard area, you can be confident that Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park will keep children of all ages occupied for many hours.
Christchurch children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Christchurch children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children, children under five years old are free

Christchurch Children's Attractions: Willowbank Wildlife Reserve - Hussey Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 359 6226
Located in northern Christchurch, the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is always a favourite with children of all ages. Home to many of New Zealand's most popular native animals, attractions at Christchurch's Willowbank Wildlife Reserve include plenty of opportunities to observe kiwis close up, as well as large trout and salmon ponds, 'Alpine Aviaries' with Kea mountain parrots, a 'Village Aviary' with native pigeons, herons and ducks, and eel pond and a children's farm area, with friendly goats, sheep, pigs and horses. Other attractions at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve include guided night tours, a restaurant and a host of fun activities for children.
Christchurch children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 22:00
Christchurch children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children, families and groups

Christchurch Children's Attractions: Jellie Park Aqualand - 295 Ilam Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8005, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 351 7055
Jellie Park Aqualand can be found on the western outskirts of Christchurch and is the perfect children's attraction on hot, sunny days in the city. Featuring indoor and outdoor swimming pools, children's areas, fast water slides and secluded family picnic spots, children will always enjoy the attractions at Christchurch's Jellie Park Aqualand.
Christchurch children's attraction open: Monday to Thursday - 06:00 to 21:00, Friday - 06:00 to 20:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 19:00
Christchurch children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

Christchurch Children's Attractions: Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Fun Park - Queen Elizabeth II Park, 171 Travis Road, North New Brighton, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8009, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 383 6714
The Queen Elizabeth II Fun Park, in northern Christchurch, is a major entertainment complex suitable for children of all ages. With many exciting outdoor activities, including fast rides, miniature golf, motorbikes, car exhibitions, a maze, picnic spots and family barbecue areas, the Queen Elizabeth II Fun Park is within easy reach of the city centre.
Christchurch children's attraction open: Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Christchurch children's attraction admission: charge per ride

Christchurch Children's Attractions: Lollipops Playland - 146 Antigua Street, Addington, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8002, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 374 3220
Lollipops Playland is a popular indoor children's play centre, on the south side of Christchurch. Containing soft play areas, climbing toys, ball pits and much more besides, other attractions include seating areas and a café selling basic refreshments.
Christchurch children's attraction open: daily - 09:30 to 18:00
Christchurch children's attraction admission: charge for children, discounts for young children, children under one year old are free

Christchurch Children's Attractions: Ferrymead Historic Park - 269 Bridle Path Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8002, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 384 1970
Ferrymead Historic Park is an interesting heritage theme park, in the Sumner district of Christchurch. Full of historic attractions, such as transport museums, steam trains and reconstructed village areas, Christchurch's Ferrymead Historic Park celebrates New Zealand's Edwardian past in real style.
Christchurch children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 16:30
Christchurch children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and families, children under five years old are free

 
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