Christchurch Activities

Punting & Gondola 

Pick up your Grab n’ Go lunchbox from Te Pae at 12:30pm
Meet in Crowne Plaza Foyer by 1:00pm, we will be walking 15 minutes to the Punting
Punting and Gondola Group List

One of the city’s most iconic attractions, sit back and relax on an informative guided punt ride through central Christchurch on the Avon river – an eco-friendly experience at New Zealand’s only punting site. I is an awesome and unique experience. Then after a short coach ride, the Christchurch Gondola offers spectacular panoramic views of the city, Lyttelton Harbour, Pacific Ocean and beyond: it’s one of the best ways to see Christchurch! 

Take in the views on your gondola ride to the summit station. Once at the top, you can explore walking tracks, experience the area’s history on the Christchurch Discover Ride, and enjoy the fare and wares in the licensed café and gift store.  https://www.christchurchattractions.nz/

  

Christchurch Adventure Park

Mountain Biking  

Pick up your Grab n’ Go lunchbox from Te Pae at 12:30pm
Bus departs Crowne Plaza at 1:15pm
Pick up will be from the Loading Zone at 114 Armagh St
Mountain Biking and Ziplining Group List

Christchurch Adventure Park is the place for epic mountain bike adventures in Christchurch’s Port Hills. Get hooked on mountain biking, one of the world's fastest growing sports. 

From flowy bike trails for beginners, sweeping intermediate trails for the next step up, epic world-class jump tracks for those who crave air and hand-built technical trails for the experts among us. https://christchurchadventurepark.com/experiences/mountain-biking-christchurch/  

Christchurch Adventure Park

Ziplining 

Pick up your Grab n’ Go lunchbox from Te Pae at 12:30pm
Bus departs Crowne Plaza at 1:15pm
Pick up will be from the Loading Zone at 114 Armagh St
Mountaing Biking and Ziplining Group List

Are you ready for this? We’ve got the highest (at 150 metres) and the longest (just over 1 kilometre) ziplines in New Zealand. Combine a real rush of adrenaline with great views of the city and its sights (on a good day you can see all the way from the ocean to the spectacular Southern Alps). You get to fly all four ziplines in an epic 2.5 hour tour. https://zipchristchurch.com/  

International Antarctic Centre 

Pick up your Grab n’ Go lunchbox from Te Pae at 12:30pm
Bus departs Crowne Plaza at 1:30pm
Pick up will be from the Loading Zone at 114 Armagh St
Antarctic Centre Group List

At the International Antarctic Centre, our visitor experiences have been carefully developed to offer adrenaline and inspiration, education and entertainment. Join an immersive guided tour experience led by one of our passionate Antarctic Guides. With captivating storytelling and expert insight, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what it’s really like to live and work on the coldest, driest, windiest place on Earth. Then buckle up and hold on aboard our Hägglunds – our amazing all-terrain amphibious Antarctic vehicle. You’ll feel what it’s like driving across the ice, up and down hills, above crevasses and through water – the end of the road is just the start of your journey. https://www.iceberg.co.nz/  

Orana Wildlife Park

Pick up your Grab n’ Go lunchbox from Te Pae at 12:30pm
Bus departs Crowne Plaza at 1:30pm
Pick up will be from the Loading Zone at 114 Armagh St
Orana Park Group List

Welcome to Orana Wildlife Park, NZ’s only open range zoo. Set in 80 hectares, Orana Wildlife Park provides the ultimate animal adventure. We get you up close and personal with the animals. Imagine hand feeding a majestic giraffe; eye-balling the magnificent white rhino; meeting New Zealand’s national icon, the kiwi or viewing our lions in their Reserve! Orana is internationally renowned for its involvement in zoo-based breeding programmes for endangered exotic and native species. There’ll be a private guided tour aboard the coach before you can disembark and explore this incredible park at your leisure. https://www.oranawildlifepark.co.nz/