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Day Trips & Walks
Visiting the City: Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing: Day Trips & Walks

Abberley Gardens
Suburban park with scented garden
Abberley Crescent Christchurch 8001
T: +64 3 941 8999 (Christchurch City Council Parks Unit)

Acland Falls (Peel Forest)
Slender, bush-fringed cascade
Park Headquarters Geraldine 8751

Air Adventures
Taking you to new heights
Christchurch International Airport (Domestic Terminal) Christchurch 8005
T: +64 3 353 1986 / +64 0800 25 1000 (Freephone New Zealand)

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

Albatross Encounter with Ocean Wings
The ultimate pelagic cruise
96 Esplanade Kaikoura 8080
T: +64 3 319 6777 / +64 800 73 3365 (Toll free) / F: +64 3 319 6534

Banks Peninsula Track
Explore rugged Banks Peninsula
PO Box 54 Christchurch 8161
T: +63 (0)3 304 7612

Barnett Park
Hillside park with caves
Main Road Christchurch 8081
T: +64 3 941 8999 (Christchurch City Council Parks Unit)

Bottle Lake Forest
Ideal mountain biking and hiking terrain
Waitikiri Drive Christchurch 8083
T: +64 3 383 0405 (Bottle Lake Ranger Station)

Bridle Path
Walk in settlers' footsteps
Lyttleton Road Christchurch 8002
T: +64 3 379 9758 (Department of Conservation) / F: +64 3 365 1388 (Department of Conservation)

Bridle Path (The)
Settlers' route over Port Hills
Lyttelton Christchurch 8012
T: +64 (0)3 328 9093 (Lyttelton Information Centre) / F: +64 0 3 328 9094

Brilliant Tours
Customised tours for small groups
2/20 Geraldine Street Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 377 2650 / F: +64 (0)3 377 2650

Broken River Ski Area
Rustic, queue-free skiing
Broken River Ski Area Christchurch 8015
T: +64 3 318 8713 / F: +64 3 318 7270

Canterbury Sea Tours
Harbour tour
Sumner Christchurch 8840
T: +64 3 326 5607 / F: +64 3 326 5607

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

City Historical Walk
Historic walk in the city
Cathedral Square Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Christchurch Information Centre)

Clifton Hill
Views of Sumner and the Estuary
Panorama Road Christchurch 8008
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Tourist Information)

Craigieburn
Advanced skiing in the heart of the alps
Craigieburn Valley Ski Area Christchurch 7571
T: +64 3 318 8711 (bookings) / F: +64 3 322 4512

Crater Rim Walkway
Volcanic rock and panoramic views
Adjacent Dyer Pass Road and Summit Road Christchurch 2004

Dolphin Encounter
Swim with the playful dusky dolphins
58 West End Kaikoura 8080
T: +64 (0)3 319 6777 / +64 0800 73 3365 (Freephone New Zealand) / F: +64 0 3 319 6534

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

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)

Heathcote Valley Riding School
Horse riding for all
131 Bridle Path Road Christchurch 8022
T: +64 (0)3 384 1971

Jet Thrills River Tours
Joy ride down the white water
Challenge Service Station Christchurch 8009
T: +64 (0)3 385 1478 / +65 (0)800 27 7729 (Free Phone) / F: +64 (0)3 385 1473

Kahikatea Walk
The big trees reign
Park Headquarters Geraldine
T: +64 3 371 3706 (Christchurch Visitor Centre)

Kaikoura
World-renowned marine paradise
Between Christchurch and Picton Christchurch 8280
T: +64 3 319 5641 (Kaikoura Information Centre) / F: +64 3 319 6819 (Kaikoura Information Centre)

Kaikoura Helicopters
The ultimate ride!
Kaikoura Airport Kaikoura 8080
T: +64 (0)3 319 6609 / +64 25 37 2300 (Mobile) / F: +64 (0)3 319 6814

Kerr's Reach
Easy Lower Avon walk
Avonside Drive Christchurch 8007
T: +64 (0)3 372 2840 (City Council Leisure) / F: +64 (0)3 371 1267 (City Council Leisure)

Kowhai Fly Fishing and Jet Boat Tours
Jet boating and fly-fishing
711 Island Road Oxford 7495
T: +64 (0)3 312 4309 / F: +64 (0)3 312 3079

Leithfield Beach
Popular summer spot
Leithfield Beach Canterbury 8251
T: +64 (0)3 314 8816 (Hurunui District Council) / F: +64 (0)3 314 9181 (Hurunui District Council)

Lyttelton Historic Walk
Canterbury settlers' first foothold
20 Oxford Street Christchurch 8082
T: +64 3 328 9093 (Lyttelton Information Centre)

Major Hornbrook Track
Historic port hills track
Days Road Christchurch 8012
T: +64 (0)3 328 9093 (Lyttelton Information Centre)

Mount Herbert Walkway
Highest point in Banks Peninsula
Diamond Harbour Christchurch
T: +64 (0)3 379 9758 (Department of Conservation) / F: +64 (0)3 365 1388 (Department of Conservation)

Mount Lyford
Excellent learner and intermediate skiing
Private Bag North Canterbury 8275
T: +64 (0)3 315 6178 / F: +64 (0)3 315 6158

Mt Cheeseman
Beginner to advanced club field
PO Box 22178 Christchurch 8032
T: +64 (0)3 344 3247

Mt Dobson
Uncrowded idyllic skiing
30 Alloway Street Fairlie 8771
T: +64 (0)3 685 8039 / F: +64 (0)3 685 8716

Mt Hutt
Canterbury's premier ski area
Main St Canterbury
T: +64 (0)3 302 8955 / F: +64 (0)3 302 8954

Mt Olympus
Challenging club field
Mt Olympus Ski Field Christchurch 8030
T: +64 (0)3 329 1727 / 0800 6865 6787 / F: +64 (0)9 309 2258

Nicholson Park
Clifftop park with a view
Taylors Mistake Road Christchurch 8081
T: +64 3 941 8999 (Christchurch City Council Parks Unit)

Omahu Bush
Native birds, walks and view
Summit Road Christchurch 8002
T: +64 3 379 9629 (Tourist Information)

Onawe Peninsula
Tragic Maori fortification
Onawe Flat Road Christchurch 8160
T: +64 (0)3 304 8600 (Akaroa Information Centre)

Orton Bradley Park
Mountain farm park
Marine Drive Christchurch 8971
T: +64 3 329 4730

Otukaikino Living Memorial Reserve
Serene bush and swamp
Main North Road Christchurch 8005
T: +64 (0)3 379 1660 (Christchurch City Council Parks Unit)

Oxford Forest
Walks and picnic areas
Oxford Forest Christchurch
T: +64 (0)3 379 9758 (Department of Conservation) / F: +64 (0)3 365 1388 (Department of Conservation)

Parkgrove Horse Treks
Horse trekking for all levels
78 Lower Styx Road Christchurch 8083
T: +64 3 385 2508

Peel Forest
Superb mountain forest
RD 22 Geraldine 8751
T: +64 3 696 3703 / F: +64 3 696 3730

Porter Heights
Closest commercial ski field to Christchurch
P.O Box 15 Canterbury 8170
T: +64 (0)3 318 4002 / F: +64 (0)3 318 4008

Rakaia Gorge Scenic Jet
Jet boat to best mountain views
12 Rakaia Canterbury 7782
T: +64 3 318 6515 / F: +64 3 318 6512

Rangitata Rafts
Get wet and scared
Rangitata Gorge Rd Christchurch 8750
T: +64 (0)3 696 3534 / +64 0800 25 1251 (Freephone New Zealand) / F: +64 0 3 696 3534

Rangitata River
River from the sky
Mid Canterbury Christchurch 8751
T: +64 (0)3 379 6929

Saltmarsh Walk
Reedy estuary habitat walk
Kibblewhite Street Christchurch 8007
T: +64 (0)3 941 8999 / F: +64 (0)3 941 8267

Scarborough Hill
Views, parks and walkways
Whitewash Head Road Christchurch 8008
T: +64 (0)3 941 8999 (Tourist Information)

Seafield Walk
Birdwatcher's ramble
Heyders Road Christchurch 8009
T: +64 (0)3 372 2840 (City Council Leisure and Parks Centre)

Seal Swim
Frolic with New Zealand's fur seal
202 Esplanade Kaikoura 8080
T: +64 (0)3 319 6182

Sign of the Kiwi
Historic Hillside Tea Rooms
Summit Road Christchurch 8002
T: +64 3 329 9966

Southern Alps (The)
Impressive mountainous region
South Island Christchurch
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629

Southern Bays Walk
Peninsula perimeter walk
Little River / Wainui Banks Peninsula 7571
T: +64 3 353 1184 (Banks Peninsula tourism)

Southshore Spit Walk
Estuary and ocean walk
Rockinghorse Road Christchurch 8007
T: +64 3 941 8999 (tourist information number)

Styx Mill Conservation Reserve
Tranquil picnicking, walking area
Hussey Road Christchurch 8051
T: +64 3 379 9629 (Christchurch Information Centre)

Talbot Forest
Bush, birdsong and Plains vistas
Tripp Street Geraldine 7991
T: +64 3 684 0201 (Central South Island Tourism) / F: +64 3 684 0202 (Central South Island Tourism)

Taylor's Mistake to Boulder Bay & Godley Head
Stunning peninsula walk
Taylor's Mistake Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 379 9758 (Department of Conservation) / F: +64 (0)3 365 1388 (Department of Conservation)

Temple Basin
Alpine skiing at its best
Temple Basin Ski Area Christchurch 8015
T: +64 (0)3 377 7788 / F: +64 (0)3 377 7798

The Downs Walk
Walk up The Downs
Pye Road Geraldine 8751
T: +64 (0)3 693 1006 (Tourist Information) / F: +64 (0)3 693 1008 (Tourist Information)

Thrillseekers Canyon
Adventure mayhem Hanmer Springs style
Ferry Bridge Christchurch 8273
T: +64 3 315 7046 / F: +64 3 315 7057

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

Victoria Park
Port Hills park
Dyers Pass Road Christchurch 8002
T: +64 (0)3 332 9889 (Port Hills Ranger Service)

Waihi River Walk
Water gushing forth
Talbot Street Geraldine 8751
T: +64 (0)3 693 1006 (Geraldine Information Centre) / F: +64 (0)3 693 1008 (Geraldine Information Centre)

Waimakariri River Mouth Walk
Long ocean beach walk
Spencer Park Christchurch 8009
T: +64 (0)3 329 8507 (Ranger Station)

Walkaway Tours
Explore the city, the peninsula or the plains
11 Whitmore Street, Richmond Christchurch
T: +64 3 942 6072

Weka Pass Railway
Vintage steam railway in countryside
Glenmark station Waipara 8270
T: +64 (0)3 962 2999 / +64 (0)3 389 4078 (Christchurch)

Whale Watch Kaikoura
Close encounter with the ocean's giants
The Whaleway Station Kaikoura 8280
T: +64 (0)3 319 6767 / +64 0800 65 5121 (Freephone New Zealand) / F: +64 (0)3 319 6545

Wings Over Whales
Spectacular views these magnificent mammals
Kaikoura Airfield Kaikoura 8080
T: +64 (0)3 319 6580 / +64 0800 22 6629 (Freephone New Zealand) / F: +64 (0)3 319 6668

Woolshed Creek
Ancient forest and coal mine
Ashburton Gorge Road Mount Somers 8354
T: +64 (0)3 308 1064 (Ashburton Information Centre) / F: +64 (0)3 308 1050 (Ashburton Information 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

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