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The Great Outdoors
Visiting the City: Children: The Great Outdoors

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

Alpine Horse Safaris
Recapture the pioneering spirit
Waitohi Downs Hawarden 7385
T: +64 3 314 4293 / F: +64 3 314 4293

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

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

Elmwood Park
Tranquil playground and sports fields
83 Heaton Street Christchurch 8052
T: +64 3 941 8999 (Christchurch City Council Parks Unit)

Groynes (The)
Family picnic and recreation area
160 Johns Road Christchurch 8051
T: +64 3 941 6845

Heathcote Domain
Semi-rural setting
Port Hills Road Christchurch 8002
T: +64 (0)3 941 8999 / F: +64 (0)3 941 8786

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

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

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

Kowhai Residential School of Riding
Horse riding with stay-over options
711 Island Road, View Hill Canterbury 7495
T: +64 3 312 4309 / F: +64 3 312 3079

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

Orana Wildlife Park
Animal safari on the plains
McLeans Island Road Christchurch 8005
T: +64 (0)3 359 7109 / F: +64 (0)3 359 4330

PSIS Childrens Fun Day
Fun Afternoon of Entertainment
Groynes Drive Styx 8051
T: +64 3 941 5409

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

Phoenix Paragliding
Spectacular flying with expert instructors
6 Sumnervale Drive Christchurch 8008
T: +64 (0)508 72 7245 / +64 (0)800 11 1611

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)

Royale Tours
From golf to marine adventures
189 Clyde Road Christchurch 8005
T: +64 (0)3 351 8625 / F: +64 (0)3 351 9638

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

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

Sumner Beach
Christchurch's most picturesque beach
The Esplanade Christchurch 8008
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Christchurch & Canterbury Visitors Centre)

Supa Karts
Chaotic go-karting action
100 Moorhouse Avenue Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 374 9425 / F: +64 (0)3 374 9426

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

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