Attractions & Events

How do you like to escape from the ordinary world? With thrilling pastimes like jet boating, skiing, horsetrekking out in the wilds and swimming with dolphins in the sea?

Or would you rather be more of an observer, watching whales rise from the depths, or seeing captivating penguins up close? Or are you more languid still, just wanting to laze in thermal pools or potter around a golf course?

Whatever your preferences, you can satisfty them to your heart's content, right here. So when you ask, what's on? Christchurch always answers, "Plenty! Come and see!"

Popular attractions


Botanic Gardens

Enjoy a scenic afternoon in Christchurch's Botanic Gardens, featuring plants, flowers and trees from all over the world.


Canterbury Museum

Visit the Canterbury Museum in Christchuch.


Orana Wildlife Park

See new species of mammals, birds and reptiles at the Orana Wildlife Park, New Zealand's largest wildlife sanctuary.