8-hourS IN CHRISTCHURCH

09:00 | International antarctic centre

Start your day at the International Antarctic Centre, where the icy wonders of Antarctica come to life! Located just 5 minutes walking distance from Christchurch Airport, this centre offers an immersive experience into one of the world’s most extreme environments.

Here you’ll experience real snow and ice and survive an indoor Antarctic storm. Learn about life at Scott Base and see what it takes to work on the ice. You’ll hang out with little blue penguins and get close up to a husky. There’s also the exciting Hägglund Field Trip, an awesome 4D Theatre, a massive HD screen and lots, lots more.

We recommend a minimum of 1.5 hours at the attraction.

Getting there

International Antarctic Centre is juts 15 minutes’ drive from the city centre and there is free parking on site. Public transport also available and a special shuttle with Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. More details on how to get there.

11:00 | Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

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New Zealand’s most comprehensive NZ themed wildlife park, the Willowbank experience tells the story of our country’s natural heritage.

Using pioneering and innovative display techniques, with an emphasis on creating a natural environment and an up-close and personal interactive experience, Willowbank showcases one of New Zealand’s best displays of native species. Willowbank was the first to open a glass-free nocturnal house for kiwi in a natural environment, guaranteeing viewings every time.

We recommend a minimum of 1.5 hours at the attraction.

Getting there

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is just short 7 minute’s drive from International Antarctic centre. You can get there by car (free parking onsite), dedicated shuttle or taxi/uber. For more information, click here.

Our tip!

By now you will be feeling like lunch or at least a cup of coffee. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve has a great café on site, where you can savour amazing food.

14:00 | Christchurch Adventure Park

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Christchurch Adventure Park Your 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 our Adventure Park Café nestled in the Pine forest. The Adventure Park experience is yours for the making and we can't wait to share it with you.

We recommend a minimum of 3 hours at the Christchurch Adventure Park.

Getting there

Christchurch Adventure Park is located 30 minute’s drive from Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Your options are car or taxi/uber

Our tip!

After your ride stop and enjoy the beautiful forest setting and treat yourself to a coffee or beer on the deck of the Café and Bar. Relax and enjoy the bird songs as you marvel the trees you’ll be surrounded by.

5PM Where to next?

Beautiful Christchurch city centre is just 20 minutes drive, where most hotels, bars and restaurants are located, so you have plenty of time to get back for a quick rest before sampling what Christchurch hospitality has to offer.