The International Antarctic Center  The International Antarctic Center opened on 28 September 1990. The Centre, developed by Christchurch International Airport Limited, was established to support Antarctic scientific programmes. Its architecture was inspired by the icebergs, ice shelves and glaciers of Antarctica.
The Centre is home to the New Zealand, United States and Italian Antarctic Programmes and comprises administration offices, warehousing, a US & NZ clothing store, a post office and travel agency, the Antarctic Passenger Terminal and of course the Visitor Centre, now known as The Antarctic Attraction.
www.iceberg.co.nz
Christchurch Wildlife Cruises Cruise the scenic Lyttelton Harbour near Christchurch aboard the Black Cat to see the rare New Zealand (Hector's) dolphins. As well as dolphin watching, your skipper will also give a fascinating interpretation of the other marine life and local history.
www.blackcat.co.nz
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch is one of the top New Zealand visitor attractions where you will experience New Zealand wildlife first hand and learn about the diversity of this country's natural environment and history.
Willowbank prides itself on its conservation and rehabilitation of rare & endangered New Zealand species.
 We invite you to watch, touch and feed our unique native wildlife, become friends with our farm animals and learn about the introduced pests that have influenced New Zealand's bio-diversity.
Your trip to New Zealand will not be complete without seeing the New Zealand kiwi bird - at Willowbank, our kiwis are housed in an open and natural enclosure allowing you incredible viewing. After dark the breeding pairs can be viewed outside under the stars (a world first). "Your Kiwi Guarantee" is our guarantee that all visitors will enjoy a kiwi experience. Kiwi viewing, kiwi hospitality and kiwi cuisine.
For those nocturnal, come after dark and experience the Ko Tane Maori Cultural Performance and New Zealand Wildlife Tour at night. Or join us under the sun, for an outstanding day of entertainment and education.
www.willowbank.co.nz
Cathedral Square  Cathedral Square is at Christchurch's heart and the best place to start exploring the city. The Cathedral, built in Gothic Revival style and symbolising the Church of England bedrock of this city, dominates Cathedral square in Christchurch's heart. You can climb the cathedral spire for a small fee and get a great view of the city.
In the centre of the square is the 18m-high Metal Chalice sculpture, created by Neil Dawson to acknowledge the new millennium.
Rock Climbing Christchurch has some of the most amazing rock climbing in New Zealand and the world. Check out this website to learn more about the Climbs in and around Christchurch:
http://www.climb.co.nz/Places/Canterbury/Canterbury.htm |