Adrenalin Forest

Live on the edge and set yourself free. Realise your potential and get your blood pumping at Adrenalin Forest’s multi-level aerial obstacle course. Adrenalin Forest is a great confidence builder and adrenalin rush. With 6 increasing pathways, 102 challenges how far are you prepared to go?

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/adrenalinforestnz

• E-mail:

  christchurch@adrenalin-forest.co.nz

• Address:

  110 Heyders Road, Spencerville, Christchurch

• Phone:

  +64 3 329 8717

• Opening hours:

  1 October to 19 April: daily 10am–2:30pm. 20 April to 30 September: Wed–Sun 10am–2pm, Mon & Tue closed

• More info:

  Located 15–20 minutes drive north of Christchurch in Spencer park

Air Force Museum of New Zealand

Discover one of the world’s premier military aviation collections at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand. Activities include a flight simulator, guided tours and a replica 1940s home. The museum is based at the Wigram Airfield, approximately 15 minutes from the International airport and approximately 20 minutes from the city centre.

• Web:

  www.airforcemuseum.co.nz

• E-mail:

  info@airforcemuseum.co.nz

• Address:

  45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram, Christchurch

• Phone:

  +64 3 371 9600

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9:30am–4:30pm

• Tickets:

  Free admission

Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise

From the historic French Village of Akaroa, 90 minutes from Christchurch, daily harbour cruises show the fascinating landscape with volcanic craters and exciting wildlife. The cruise is packed with highlights including the rare, NZ native dolphin — the Hector's Dolphin — as well as penguins and other sea birds. Each cruise is fully narrated by the skipper who has extensive knowledge of the nature, wildlife and history of the harbour.

• Web:

  www.blackcat.co.nz

• E-mail:

  akaroa@blackcat.co.nz

• Address:

  Black Cat Cruises, Akaroa Main Wharf, Akaroa

• Phone:

  +64 3 304 7641

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–5pm

• More info:

  There are several different operators offering transfer between Christchuch and Akaroa.

Canterbury Museum

Housed in an exquisite historic building, are outstanding Maori exhibits, a Victorian Christchurch Street, an extensive Antarctic collection and fun for the children in Discovery. Browse the Museum Store or relax in the cafe overlooking the beautiful Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

• Web:

  www.canterburymuseum.com

• E-mail:

  info@canterburymuseum.com

• Address:

  11 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch

• Phone:

  +64 3 366 5000

• Opening hours:

  The museum is closed for redevelopment until mid-2023

• More info:

  Canterbury Museum is located next to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and opposite the Arts Centre on Worcester Boulevard

• Tickets:

  Free admission

Caterpillar Garden Tours

Established in 1863, the Botanic Gardens host, without doubt, the finest collection of exotic and indigenous plants to be found anywhere in New Zealand. Operating a continuous daily service, Caterpillar Garden Tours allows visitors to discover the natural beauty, history and culture of this central city oasis while at the same time being taken around the gardens in all weather, comfort and style. The tours are fully guided on an environmentally friendly electric shuttle.

• Web:

  www.christchurchattractions.nz/botanic-gardens-tour

• Address:

  Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch

• Opening hours:

  Summer only

• More info:

  Departs from the Canterbury Museum

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

The Christchurch Botanic Gardens showcase some of the flora of New Zealand and other parts of the world. Founded in 1863 with the planting of an English Oak tree, the Gardens now feature one of the finest collections of exotic and native plants found in New Zealand. Take time to explore the gardens, which are considered to be an oasis in the city of Christchurch with 21 hectares of horticultural displays, several conservatories, memorials, garden art and walking tracks.

• Web:

  www.ccc.govt.nz/parks-and-gardens/christchurch-botanic-gardens

• Address:

  Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch

• Phone:

  +64 3 941 7590

• Opening hours:

  March: daily 7am–8:30pm. April to September: daily 7am–6:30pm. October: daily 7am–8:30pm. November to February: daily 7am–9pm. Conservatories: daily 10am–4pm