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Attractions & Landmarks
Visiting the City: Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing: Attractions & Landmarks

Akaroa
A breath of French air
80 Rue Lavaud Akaroa 8161
T: +64 (0)3 304 8600 (Akaroa Information Centre)

Antigua Boatsheds
A little piece of England by the river
2 Cambridge Terrace Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 366 5885 / F: +64 (0)3 377 5801

Aoraki Balloon Safaris
A magical sky experience
Mount Hutt Methven 8353
T: +64 (0)3 302 8172 / F: +64 (0)3 302 8162

Arts Centre of Christchurch (The)
Cultural heart of the city
Worcester Boulevard Christchurch 8011
T: +64 3 366 0989 / F: +64 3 379 7576

Bridge of Remembrance (The)
Remembering the war dead
Cashel Street Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Christchurch Information Centre)

Canterbury Plains (The)
New Zealand's largest fertile expanse
40 minutes from central Christchurch Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629

Canterbury Tertiary Alliance
Study Destination
Dovedale Avenue Christchurch 8030
T: +64 3 348 2059 / F: +64 3 348 4311

Cathedral Square
Centre of the garden city
Colombo Street Christchurch 8011
T: +64 3 379 9629 (Christchurch Information Centre)

Cave Rock
Legendary seaside cave
Sumner Beach Christchurch 8008
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Christchurch Information Centre) / F: +64 (0)3 377 2424

Christ's College
New Zealand's oldest school
Rolleston Ave Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 379 5570 / F: +64 (0)3 379 5570

Christchurch Gondola
Panoramic views of Canterbury
10 Bridle Path Rd Christchurch 8002
T: +64 (0)3 384 0700 / F: +64 (0)3 384 0703

Christchurch Pier (The)
Stunning seaside pier
Marine Parade Christchurch 8001

Christchurch Town Hall
Architecturally unique Town Hall
86 Kilmore St Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 366 8899 / F: +64 (0)3 363 3364

Christchurch Tramway
Charming way to see the city
7 Tramway Ln Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 366 7830 / F: +64 (0)3 366 6943

Esplanade (The)
Popular seaside walking spot
The Esplanade Christchurch 8008
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Tourist Information)

Floral Clock
A burst of flowers
Victoria Square Christchurch
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Christchurch Information Centre)

Galleria
Wealth of arts and crafts
2 Worcester Boulevard Christchurch 8011
T: +64 3 363 2836 (Arts Centre information centre)

Godley Head
Scenic head and old bunkers
Summit Road Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 379 9758 (Department of Conservation) / F: +64 (0)3 365 1388 (Department of Conservation)

Hagley Park
Christchurch's premier park
Riccarton Avenue Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 941 8999 (Tourist Information)

High Street
Cutting across the city
High Street Christchurch 8001
T: +64 3 379 9629 (Christchurch Information Centre)

International Antarctic Centre
Recreates the thrill and chill of the South Pole
38 Orchard Rd Christchurch 8005
T: +64 (0)3 353 7798 / F: +64 (0)3 353 7799

Kate Sheppard Memorial
Pioneer New Zealand suffragette
Oxford Terrace Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 941 8999 (Christchurch City Council) / F: +64 (0)3 941 8267 (Christchurch City Council)

Mona Vale
Heritage gardens and house
63 Fendalton Road Christchurch 8331
T: +64 (0)3 348 9660 / F: +64 (0)3 348 7011

New Regent Street
Picturesque Spanish colonial-style mall
Between Armagh and Gloucester Streets Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Chrischurch Information Centre)

Oxford Terrace
Walk along the river
Central City Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Christchurch & Canterbury Visitors Centre) / F: +64 (0)3 377 2424

Peacock Fountain
Magnificent edwardian fountain
Christchurch Botanic Gardens Christchurch 8001

Pilgrim's Rock
Settlers' first landing
Oxford Street Christchurch 8012
T: +64 (0)3 328 9093 (Lyttelton Information Centre) / F: +64 0 3 328 9094

Port Hills (The)
Spectacular views of Christchurch and the Plains
Summit Road Christchurch 8002
T: +64 (0)3 941 8999 (Tourist Information)

Punting on the Avon
An English experience
Worcester Boulevard and Oxford Terrace Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 353 5994 / F: +64 (0)3 353 5995

Quail Island
Beach, walks, and history
Lyttelton Harbour Cruises, B Jetty Banks Peninsula 8082
T: +64 3 3 328 9093 (Lyttelton Information Centre) / +64 3 328 8368 (boat time tables)

Robert Falcon Scott Statue
Ill-fated Antarctic explorer
Corner of Worcester Street and Oxford Terrace Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 941 8999 (Christchurch City Council) / F: +64 (0)3 941 8786 (Christchurch City Council)

Science Alive
Interactive science experience
392 Moorhouse Ave Christchurch
T: +64 (0)3 365 5199 / F: +64 (0)3 365 5189

Sign of the Kiwi
Historic hillside tea rooms
Summit Road Christchurch 8002
T: +64 (0)3 329 9966

South Brighton Beach (Te Karoro Karoro)
Wild, open beach
Marine Parade Christchurch 8007
T: +64 (0)3 388 2020 (South Brighton Surf Life Saving Club)

TranzAlpine
Stunning scenic excursions
Troupe Drive (off Clarence Street) Christchurch 8002
T: +64 (0)4 917 9173 / F: +64 (0)4 917 9174

Up Up and Away
Hot-air balloon adventure
31 Steven Street Christchurch 8011
T: +64 0 3 381 4600 / F: +64 0 3 381 4611

Victoria Square
Historic city square
Corner of Armargh and Gloucester Streets Christchurch 8011
T: +64 3 379 9629 (Christchurch Information Centre)

Victoria Street Clock Tower
Clock with a chequered past
Corner of Montreal and Victoria Streets Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Christchurch Information Centre)

Waipara
Wine-growing capital of Canterbury
40 minutes' drive from Christchurch Christchurch 8001
T: +64 3 379 9629 (Christchurch & Canterbury Visitors Centre) / F: +64 3 377 2424 (Christchurch & Canterbury Visitors Centre)

Worcester Boulevard
Gorgeous riverside walk
From Cathedral Square to Rolleston Avenue Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Christchurch & Canterbury Information Centre) / F: +64 (0)3 377 2424

Yaldhurst Museum of Transport and Science
Transported Into The Past
School Road Christchurch 8004
T: +64 3 342 7914 / F: +64 3 342 7916

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