About Christchurch

The peaceful city of Christchurch reflects its colonial past, with old-world English-style architecture blended with a uniquely New Zealand character. Many beautifully preserved gothic and classical buildings in the central city are complemented by tree-lined avenues, the meandering Avon River, and lovely parks and gardens.

A thriving artistic community supports cafés, restaurants, bars, theatre, art galleries, music and much more. Combine this with adjacent hills, mountains and beaches, and ski fields an easy drive away, and Christchurch is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world.

An abundance of cultural and adventure activities are available using Christchurch as a base, including:

In Christchurch

• Art Galleries
• Museum
• Gondola
• Christchurch Sightseeing Tours
• Hot Air Ballooning
• Historic tramway
• Cathedral
• Court Theatre
• Casino
• Restaurants, bars and cafés
• Antarctic Centre
• Airforce World
• Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (kiwis and wildlife)
• Orana Wildlife Park
• Punting
• Mona Vale historic house and public gardens
• Night of Maori Magic

Surrounding Area

• Kaikoura - whales, dolphins and seals
• Akaroa French village
• Hanmer hot springs
• Ski Fields
• Tranz Alpine Railway
• Vineyard trails and wine tasting
• Horse trekking
• Jetboating
• Golf
• Fishing
• Hot air ballooning

Fendalton House recommends:

Serendipity
PureNZ
High Country Explorer
Okarito Beach House, secluded lodge-style accommodation located on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand, close to Okarito Lagoon and Franz Josef glacier.
New Zealand Driving Times and Distances
Littles Lodge
Salom Travel - Pam stayed here on her recent trip to Uzbekistan
The Bay House Cafe - wonderful restaurant
River Kayaking in the Paparoa National Park - great river kayaking
Paparoa Park Motel - good motel in Punakaiki
Karamea Bridge Farm Motels - good motel in Karamea