Explore the River Avon with your own single or double canoe, paddle boat or row boat. The beautiful Avon is a wide, gentle tree lined river with little to no current. It winds its way right through the city centre so you can explore this beautiful NZ city from the water.
City Cycle Hire Christchurch offers modern quality bicycles and mountain bike rentals which are well maintained and regularly serviced, delivered to your accommodation. Enjoy cycling around Christchurch City, visit and ride in Hagley Park or cruise along the River Avon to our local beaches on flat land or off road cycle tracks.
Caddyshack City is a fantastic, themed indoor mini golf experience. It's mini golf with a difference, with heaps of special effects and intricate models to try to get your ball around or through. There's a castle, gondola, roller coaster, glacial cave and airplane to tackle as well as rapids, erupting volcano, an oil well and much more.
Take a cruise around an extinct volcanic crater and experience majestic scenery and stunning wildlife with Black Cat's Akaroa Harbour Cruises. Ideal for all ages - children and adults just love to watch the antics of the playful Hector's Dolphins - the world's smallest and rarest dolphin.
This is your guaranteed opportunity to see a real kiwi! This is a fantastic place for all the family as the range of experiences ensures there is something for everyone. For the littlies, ‘Heritage New Zealand’ provides an opportunity to see up close, feed and even touch a range of delightful animals including Kune Kune (pigs), rare breeds of sheep and cattle, Clydesdales, miniature horses, goats, sheep and much more.
Take a walk in the treetops!
This is a new concept adventure activity that is perfect to experience as a family group, as both adults and kids love the challenges! The first of its kind in the South Island, the adventure park will feature an aerial obstacle course more than 1km in length, and up to 17metres off the ground.
Theme park meets climbing wall! Designed for everyone, this is great fun for kids and adults alike. No experience necessary, just wear loose clothes and trainers, and tackle our 36 walls of fun. No ordinary climbing, the walls are themed to be easy and appealing for anyone from tots to adults. Simply clip into our safety rope, tackle one of our funky challenges and then gently lower back down.
Our personalised family adventure tours are based out of the Peel Forest, just 1 1/2 hours drive south of Christchurch. We specialise in family groups, introducing you and the kids to an adventure playground including beautiful rivers, alpine landscapes, hidden waterfalls and ancient native forests. Choose from one of our mountain bike, kayak or hiking options - all fully-guided, all with trips suitable for children, friendly guides, gear provided, meals included on some trips. Trips from 2 to 4 hours, making a perfect day excursion from Christchurch! If you really want to immerse yourself in the trip of a lifetime, ask about our family-friendly multi-day adventures!
