Canterbury Attractions |
If you are interested in visiting any of Canterbury's attractions listed here, we will arrange it for you. Please contact Norita at Customer Services for information, pricings and bookings. Email Norita@christchurchcasino.co.nz
Air Force Museum
The Air Force Museum is a great day out for all the family with 28 amazing aircraft and fun, hands-on displays. Our exhibitions will capture your imagination and our free, guided tours take you exploring behind the scenes of our fascinating restoration projects.
Visit www.airforcemuseum.co.nz for more information
Canterbury Wine, Food & Garden Tours
Canterbury is renowned for its stunning wine country, gardens and cuisine experiences. Let us know what sort of adventure you are after and we can arrange it for you.
Akaroa
Just 75km from Christchurch, Akaroa is a historic French settlement nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano. Take your time absorbing the stunning architecture, galleries, craft stores and cafes or take to the water for an action packed experience with dolphins, seals and marine life.
visit www.akaroa.com for more information.
Kaikoura
Situated mid-way between Christchurch and Picton on the rugged east coast of the South Island, Kaikoura is stunning. The unique combination of ocean and mountains offers amazing scenery and a host of eco-tourism oriented activities including whale watching, dolphin swimming, walks and much more.
visit www.kaikoura.co.nz for more information.
Up, Up and Away – Hot Air Ballooning
There is no other place in the world where it is possible to fly from the centre of the city, in view of the sun rising out of the ocean, toward snow-capped mountains.
Watch as the parks, rivers and buildings fade into the distance, making way for the patchwork farmland of the Canterbury Plains, in view of the Southern Alps to the west and the endless blue of the ocean to the east.
Visit http://www.ballooning.co.nzfor more information
International Antarctic Centre
Twice judged best attraction in New Zealand, the International Antarctic Centre recreates the atmosphere of Antarctica and provides visitors with an interactive, fun and exciting experience of the "Great White South". Slide down an icy slope, explore an ice cave, experience an Antarctic Storm or the thrill of a ride on the Hagglund all terrain amphibian vehicle.
Visit www.iceberg.co.nz for more information
Clearwater
Set within 465 acres and just minutes from the Christchurch international airport and close to the CBD, New Zealand's newest lifestyle resort has something for everyone. Play the 18-hole championship golf course, home of the NZPGA Championship.
Visit www.clearwaternz.com for more information
Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs Village is New Zealand's premiere Alpine spa destination. Located a short north-west drive from Christchurch, Hanmer Springs is full of activities for you to experience your adventure streak within, be it mountain biking, canyoning, kayaking or jet-boating. If relaxing is more your style, be pampered at the multi award winning Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa.
visit www.hanmersprings.co.nz for more information
Orana Wildlife Park
Set on 80 hectares of park-like grounds, Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand's largest wildlife and conservation centre and only open range zoo. The Park has been developed as an open range sanctuary for endangered animals, providing them with enclosures as close to their natural habitat as possible. Conservation is one of the Park's core missions and the name Orana is the Maori word for welcome or place of refuge. Orana Wildlife Park is internationally recognised for its involvement in captive breeding programmes for endangered exotic animals, as well as research relating to New Zealand's own rare fauna.
Visit www.oranawildlifepark.co.nz for more information
Russley Golf Club
Russley is a parklands course lined with pines, oaks and many other beautiful trees. Bird life includes ducks, Canadian geese and swifts. On the water holes at number 6 and 7 you will find the water lovely and challenging. The secret to a great score at Russley is to drive straight and true, as the motto "Medio Tutissimus Ibis" advises.
Visit www.russleygolfclub.co.nz for more information
Canterbury Museum
Canterbury Museum is world-renowned for its collections. Housed in an exquisite historic building in Christchurch's cultural precinct, are outstanding Maori exhibits, a Victorian Christchurch Street and stories of adventure and daring from Antarctica's heroic era. A frequently changing exhibition programme complements the Museum's permanent galleries.
The Museum is open every day except Christmas Day, 9.00 am - 5.30 pm (October-March) and 9.00 am – 5.00 pm (April-September).
Entry Fee:
General admission to the Museum is free, donations are welcome.
There is a $2 admission to Discovery.
Visit www.canterburymuseum.com for more information
Rakaia and Terrace Downs
Situated 50km south of Christchurch, 
Rakaia is the Salmon capital of New Zealand with its river yielding large Salmon and Trout most usually between October and April. A popular destination for locals and tourists alike, Rakaia is renowned for the adventure style activities that are easily accessed from the river including rafting, kayaking, jet-boating, horse trekking, rock-hounding and bird watching. Closely situated and perched on the Rakaia River is the popular resort of Terrace Downs which hosts a vast array of golfing, spa and alpine based activities for guests to enjoy whilst looking over the vast Canterbury Plains and into the Southern Alps. Guests can enjoy accommodation or day experiences here at Terrace Downs.
visit www.rakaia.co.nz and www.terracedowns.co.nz for more information.
Southern Encounter Aquarium & Kiwi House
Located in the centre of Christchurch, Southern Encounter has been created to take you on a journey of discovery and presents a unique opportunity for visitors to appreciate the splendour and diversity of the South Island's unique aquatic wildlife. The attraction features a wonderful Kiwi House and a fantastic Tuatara exhibit, so visitors can observe two of New Zealand's most unique native animals in the centre of Christchurch city!
Visit www.southernencounter.co.nz for more information
