Best Things To Do with Kids in Christchurch

Ferrymead Golf and Leisure Park is Christchurch’s premier family attraction. Set in a beautifully scenic venue, Ferrymead has something for everyone, including:   A public links-style 9 hole golf course with 2 different pin placements on each green  3 challenging and themed mini-putt courses 26 bay, all weather Driving Range Paintball Arena Fully licensed ca...

Supa Karts Indoor Go Karting Track offers a daily adrenaline dose, and high octane fun experience. The 200 metre long track is suitable for everyone, whether you are an expert adrenaline karting driver, or just learning to drive.   Operating on the number 1 track in town, drivers benefit from an excellent fleet of top quality French engineered and manufactured, SODI Go Karts.  Bu...

Offering 360-degree views over Christchurch, the gondola provides visitors with a spectacular vista and fantastic photo opportunities. The journey to 500 metres above sea level takes about 10 minutes in a fully enclosed cable car.  At the top visitors can stretch their legs with a walk on one of the many Port Hills tracks or simply sit and take in the view stretches to the Southern Alps in...

The International Antarctic Centre brings you close to Antarctica without leaving New Zealand. #morecool Visitors can immerse themselves in the snow and ice by sheltering in an ice cave, slide down an icy slope, brave the wind chill machine at -18 degrees Celsius and experience a simulated Antarctic Storm that occurs every hour.  There are also plenty of displays covering the history ...

Located just five minutes from Christchurch Airport, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is a family attraction that combines conservation, wildlife and Maori culture.  The reserve is home to 50 different types of animals and up to 500 individual animals, wandering free and housed in individually designed enclosures.  Explore three zones to learn about the county's endangered wildlife. Vis...

The ultimate base for epic mountain bike, zipline & sightseeing adventures as well as chilled out down-time in Christchurch’s Port Hills. Race through the valley on the dual zipline tour. Take in the stunning views from the chairlift or walking track.  Be totally stoked out by the stunning machine and hand-built mountain bike trails or just chill out on the large deck of th...

See New Zealand’s only gorillas and the country’s only orang-utans at Orana Wildlife Park. Set in 80 hectares, within 15 minutes’ drive of Christchurch airport, Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand’s only open range zoo. Over 400 animals, representing more than 70 different species, are displayed. Regular animal presentations occur daily.   The Park specialises in providing amazi...

Spend a day in the outdoors cycling, walking, or running. Enjoy the peace and listen to native birdcall. Victoria Park on the outskirts of Christchurch offers a wealth of outdoor activities from the gentlest of walks to thrilling mountain bike tracks. Panoramic views of the city, the Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps, and Pegasus Bay add a picturesque element to any visit to the park and ...

Pohatu Penguins is based in Akaroa, 80km south of Christchurch. With extensive experience in penguin preservation and marine conservation, your guides will ensure you get a personal tour of this incredible marine reserve, with their bespoke, tailored Pohatu Package. The Pohatu Package features an overnight stay in historic and cosy private units in the middle of the penguin colony and...