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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Christchurch

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  • Jun 3, 2005: ... Machine. From the Antarctic Centre we went to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. We actually went there for the Ko Tâne Maori ...
  • Oct 24, 2005: ... sun watching chess. Got the bus out to the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. This place was brilliant! They had loads of ...
  • Mar 21, 2008: ... like the best option and we found ourselves at Willowbank wildlife reserve in the evening waiting for our first glimpse of ...
  • Nov 14, 2006: ... travel to the Tram, International Antarctic Centre and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (entry to attaction is extra). Adult / ...

Adrenaline Forest Christchurch

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  • Mar 16, 2008: ... been staying at, but it was right across the street from Adrenaline Forest, the ropes course that we were going to be doing ...
  • Mar 18, 2008: ... ! We got ourselves together and headed across the street to Adrenaline Forest for an afternoon on the ropes course. We ...
  • Jun 13, 2008: ... wire adventure using zip lines etc. Other than adrenaline forest Christchurch was a quiet place where the only other thing ...

Lake Tekapo Christchurch

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  • Dec 15, 2005: ... , whereas I was just travelling an hour up the road to Lake Tekapo. On arrival, we said goodbye and I made my way to the YHA, ...
  • Sep 14, 2004: ... an hour we came across another large lake called Pukaki whose waters reflect New Zealand's highest mountain, Mount Cook on a ...
  • Mar 21, 2008: ... we left Queenstown and drove to Lake Tekapo, which has the clearest skies in New Zealand which are amazing for star gazing, ...
  • May 8, 2006: ... but as we drove across the rugged landscape and up to Lake Tekapo- amazingly beautiful and the water is aquamarine blue due ...

Orana Wildlife Park Christchurch

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  • Jan 20, 2004: ... the French-style town of Akaroa, we've been to Orana Wildlife Park (to see a kiwi), and been to Hanmer Springs, where we sat ...
  • Aug 26, 2007: ... finally approaching, Amy and I decided to go to Orana Wildlife Park which is about a 25 minute drive from the city centre. ...
  • Jan 17, 2007: ... was a pretty good read tho. 28th Jan - Went to Orana Wildlife park for the day. Typical zoo/wildlife park. However, we ...
  • Mar 20, 2008: ... nice to have some spicy food for a change. Went to Orana Wildlife Park where we saw lions and tigers, fed some giraffes and ...

The Court Theatre Christchurch

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  • Apr 30, 2006: ... I decided to do something cultural and went to see a play at The Court Theatre in the Arts Centre. The play was called 'The ...
  • Mar 21, 2005: Day 144 Wednesday 21/03/05 Melbourne - Christchurch (New Zealand) We packed first before heading into town. Stewart ...
  • Mar 27, 2009: ... but hard film to watch. Tonight an unprecidented treat we go to the Court Theatre to see "The Tutor". It's about John ...
  • Jan 15, 2008: ... buy tickets for a Friday late-night standup comedy at the Court Theatre. Also, I have met up with Melissa, who is going ...

Christchurch Gondola

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  • Dec 13, 2006: ... as we descended towards Christchurch was breathtaking; exactly what we had expected of New Zealand but also somehow even ...
  • Apr 9, 2008: ... as I have an early morning flight) and head directly to the Christchurch Gondola to see the sun set over the Southern Alps ...
  • Nov 15, 2003: ... into town (it seems a little exaggerated to describe Christchurch as a city!) to take advantage of the gloriously sunny ...
  • Sep 29, 2005: ... as a cold front had swept across the island, bringing Christchurch to a stand still (they had even closed the airport!!). We ...

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

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  • Dec 25, 2006: ... along the river beside some of the many parks and the botanic gardens. The punt chauffer was only too happy to let Rick and ...
  • Dec 28, 2004: ... a lot nicer than expected with real nice city square, river and botanic gardens. The weather was good and hot so we did a ...
  • Nov 1, 2003: ... such a lovely city. We went to look around the Botanic Gardens and the nearby Christs College begore heading back to Vinnie ...
  • Dec 13, 2006: ... the Avon River. Our first full New Zealand day saw us wander around to the Botanic Gardens (pretty much the same as any ...

Caddyshack City Christchurch

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  • Jan 13, 2006: ... our time - we pick it up tomorrow at 10. P.S. We found 'CaddyShack City' Mini Golf. Before I tell you the result, I would ...

Avon River Christchurch

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  • Sep 12, 2004: ... Today we had a proper look at Christchurch beginning with a punt along the Avon River. We enjoyed a twenty-minute journey ...
  • Dec 13, 2006: ... as we descended towards Christchurch was breathtaking; exactly what we had expected of New Zealand but also somehow even ...
  • Oct 29, 2003: ... lighthouse as it was lying next to it with a squished head. New Zealand has thousands of birds and you can always hear birds ...
  • Nov 14, 2008: ... ?! We then did the soft bit and had a walk along the Avon river through the Botanical Gardens. We actually stopped by the ...

Christchurch Cathedral

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  • Aug 22, 2005: ... last of my change on sweets, converted my notes back to New Zealand Dollars, and read a free magazine I'd picked up on the ...
  • Dec 25, 2006: ... city a little more. Christchurch has a very English feel, with stone buildings, a Victorian Gothic cathedral, quaint little ...
  • Aug 11, 2005: I stayed in a different hostel on this visit to Christchurch, as I wasn't overly impressed with Foley Towers last time. The ...
  • Sep 4, 2004: ... that isolation. Now, I wasn't planning on updating in Christchurch again, but I was walking around today and I decided I'd ...

Christchurch Tramway

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  • Dec 29, 2006: ... on the road, through to the Canterbury plains and back to Christchurch for the end of our Connections tour. We walked the ...
  • Apr 5, 2009: ... restaurants were picking up for Saturday night. Christchurch also has a tramway running through it, which was introduced ...
  • Jul 24, 2007: Christchurch New Zealand's oldest and second largest city has a lot to offer the visitor. Accommodation at all levels, a ...
  • Apr 13, 2009: After leaving Sydney for New Zealand our first port of call was to be Christchurch and the south Island. Originally we had ...

TranzAlpine Christchurch

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  • Jul 3, 2006: ... the glacier walk in franz joseph, take the tranzalpine railway from greymouth to christchurch (which is supposed to be one of ...
  • Feb 15, 2005: ... .15 waren we in Greymouth, waar de Tranzalpine-trein een halfuur later vertrok, naar Christchurch aan de oostkust. Zou zo'n ...
  • Mar 11, 2007: ... ! Bin gestern in den Bus gestiegen und weiter nach Christchurch gefahren, zusammen mit (nur) einem weiteren Passagier! Wir ...
  • Mar 12, 2007: ... macht sich das natuerlich noch viel besser :-) Daraufhin zur Christchurch Art Gallery, wo auch ein Orchester gespielt hat ...

Banks Peninsula Christchurch

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  • Dec 22, 2004: Akaroa is located on the Banks Peninsula and is themed like a small village in France. Those who found it were French. It ...
  • Sep 12, 2004: ... splat-shaped chunk of land to the south-east called the Banks Peninsula, formed 25,000 years ago after the eruptions of a ...
  • Dec 13, 2006: ... took us up to the peak overlooking Christchurch and the Banks Peninsula, including fantastic views over Lake Ellesmere and ...
  • Oct 29, 2003: ... Oamaru for lunch. We headed out onto The Banks Peninsula just before Christchurch as there are some nice French towns there ...

Pegasus Bay Winery Christchurch

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  • Apr 2, 2007: ... coffee and date scones at Amberley, then on to Pegasus Bay Winery where we sampled Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc (chose a ...
  • Sep 6, 2007: ... see the sights of downtown Christchurch (with Jenny) and a great afternoon at the Pegasus Bay Winery (with Jenny and Blair). ...
  • Aug 30, 2007: ... boat. just amazing. Headed back to Christchurch with a stop at the Pegasus Bay winery for an excellent lunch just outside ...
  • Mar 1, 2009: ... seen. The host at the hotel had recommended we stop at Pegasus Bay winery on the east coast and we found it easily. The place ...

Tamaki Heritage Village Christchurch

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Cathedral Square Christchurch

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  • Aug 22, 2005: ... earlier in the day, earning $30 for singing opera in Cathedral Square! The next morning I went to the internet cafe, and ...
  • Aug 11, 2005: ... ! I think she's following me! At 3pm, I met Yumi in Cathedral Square as we'd arranged to go to the cinema. The Christchurch ...
  • Sep 12, 2004: ... smart modern one in the shape of the new Art Gallery. And once over the Avon River, Cathedral Square was the hub of the city ...
  • May 5, 2006: ... than imagined and all pretty low level. Had a wander around Cathedral Square and the market this morning. Are now sitting ...

Canterbury Museum Christchurch

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  • Sep 12, 2004: ... the town square took us past lovely old buildings like the Canterbury Museum and the Arts Centre, as well as a smart modern ...
  • Dec 18, 2006: ... regular bus ticket. Having heard good things I went over to the Canterbury Museum to give it a whirl with the main aim of ...
  • Apr 9, 2006: ... of free samples to taste. Afterwards, I visited the Canterbury Museum, and then the Christchurch Art Gallery. I think I've ...
  • Feb 25, 2006: ... are bizarre looking creatures. I then took a short walk onto Canterbury museum which is free to get into (although they ...

Down Under Dirt Cycle Tours Christchurch

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Arts Centre Weekend Market Christchurch

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The Bone Dudes Christchurch

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