Christchurch is located within easy reach of the wider Canterbury region, an area of incredible natural beauty and world-class outdoor opportunities – sailing, mountain climbing, swimming with dolphins, hot air ballooning, watching whales, paragliding, white water rafting, skiing, fishing, bungy jumping, tramping, surfing and much more.
From snow-capped mountains to long secluded beaches, the natural environment is, quite simply, inspiring!
Christchurch has a thriving arts and cultural scene catering to all tastes from cutting edge experimental works to more traditional arts .The city’s cultural heart is around the Arts Centre precinct and the new city Art Gallery. The city also boasts its own professional theatre company, a symphony orchestra and an opera company.
With over 30 galleries and studios nestled in the city centre, along with numerous live performance venues and cinemas, the city’s arts community continues to flourish.
Other great places to visit include numerous wineries, the International Antarctic Centre, Orana Wildlife Park, the Canterbury Museum, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, the Royal New Zealand Air Force Museum, Ferrymead Heritage Park and Science Alive.
