All activities in Christchurch
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What you can visit without a tour in Christchurch, with the gate price.
22 activities
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Cardboard Cathedral
must-seeFreeA cathedral built from cardboard tubes after the 2011 earthquake, meant to last ten years and still standing.
Walk on to the memorial of 185 white chairs, two minutes away and free: the two make sense together and lose half their meaning apart. Half an hour covers both, plus a donation on the way out of the church.
free entry; a donation is suggested
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FreeFifty acres inside a bend of the Avon, with oaks planted in 1863.
Punting on the Avon costs money, but the path alongside is free and gives you the same view.
the gardens and Hagley Park are free
View detailsPort Hills
FreeThe volcanic ridge between the city and Lyttelton harbour, with the Southern Alps beyond.
On a clear day you can see Aoraki / Mount Cook, ninety miles off. It is also from here that you grasp the city sits in a crater.
the tracks and summit road are free
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Christchurch Adventure Park
must-seePrice unconfirmed50 McVicar Drive, Cracroft, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand · 4.7/5 · 1,541 Google reviews
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Quake City
must-seePrice unconfirmed299 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand · 4.5/5 · 2,499 Google reviews
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Christchurch Gondola
must-seePrice unconfirmed10 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand · 4.5/5 · 4,338 Google reviews
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Orana Wildlife Park
Price unconfirmed793 McLeans Island Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand · 4.4/5 · 4,765 Google reviews
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Adrenalin Forest Christchurch
must-seePrice unconfirmed110 Heyders Road, Spencerville, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand · 4.7/5 · 367 Google reviews
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Archie Brothers Christchurch
must-seePrice unconfirmed617 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand · 4.8/5 · 1,147 Google reviews
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International Antarctic Centre
Price unconfirmedCorner Roy Place and, Orchard Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand · 4.4/5 · 3,998 Google reviews
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Riccarton House and Bush
must-seePrice unconfirmed16 Kahu Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand · 4.6/5 · 2,316 Google reviews
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Jurassic Adventure
must-seePrice unconfirmed239A Opawa Road, Hillsborough, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand · 4.5/5 · 376 Google reviews
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Riverside Market
must-seePrice unconfirmed96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand · 4.7/5 · 7,641 Google reviews
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Christchurch Tram
must-seePrice unconfirmed109 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand · 4.6/5 · 2,310 Google reviews
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Punting On The Avon (Antigua Boat Sheds)
must-seePrice unconfirmed2 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand · 4.7/5 · 1,763 Google reviews
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Game Over Christchurch
must-seePrice unconfirmed211 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand · 4.6/5 · 691 Google reviews
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
must-seePrice unconfirmed60 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand · 4.7/5 · 6,074 Google reviews
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TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth
must-seePrice unconfirmedTroup Drive, Addington, Addington, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand · 4.6/5 · 1,713 Google reviews
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Supa Karts - Next Level Karting
must-seePrice unconfirmed91 Buchan Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand · 4.5/5 · 599 Google reviews
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Escape Artists Christchurch
must-seePrice unconfirmed120 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand · 4.9/5 · 1,085 Google reviews
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Cave Rock / Tuawera
must-seePrice unconfirmed16 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand · 4.6/5 · 1,211 Google reviews
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Canterbury Museum
must-seePrice unconfirmed66 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand · 4.6/5 · 5,268 Google reviews
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