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New Zealand Travel > Kids Stuff
Activities for the young at heart include:
Free Stuff
 There are many parks including Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens in the city
centre where kids can feed the ducks and there is play equipment and a paddling
pool (in summer). Parents can sit back, relax and watch the children play.
Nearby in the Canterbury Museum there is a natural history centre for children
with many weird and wonderful things to for them explore.
Skateboard at Washington Way Reserve, corner of Morehouse Avenue and
Barbadoes Street.
Swim sunbathe, or walk at Brighton, Sumner and Taylor's Mistake beaches. Walk
the Port Hills.
Paid Stuff
Antigua Boat Shed
Boat (row boat, canoe and, paddle boat) Hire Open daily Summer 9.30am -
5.30pm. Suggest for over 12 yr olds.
Located beside Christchurch Hospital
The International Antarctic Centre
See Antarctica recreated, experience the atmosphere and environment of
Antarctica. This is as close as it is possible to get to the frozen continent
and an interactive adventure for the whole family.
Summer Hours: October - March 9:00am till 7:00pm
Winter Hours: April - September 9:00am till 5:30pm
Entry fees from Adult $25.00
Located Beside Christchurch International Airport.
Queen Elizabeth II Park
A multi-sport and leisure complex, featuring Australasia's largest aquatic
facility. Themed leisure pool, water fantasy world. Fantastic for family
entertainment.
171 Travis Road
New Brighton.
Phone (03) 941 6849
Alpine Ice Sports Centre
An International sized Ice Skating and
Entertainment facility.
495 Brougham Street
Opawa.
phone 366 2213
Ferrymead Heritage Park
On weekends and public holidays you can ride the old tram cars and other times
you can rediscover the way things were. How did your great grandmother do her
backing, or get the the laundry done? A complete Edwardian township, model
railway, hall of wheels.
Just 15 mins by car from Christchurch city centre.
Entry fees from Adult $600
Opening Hours:
10.00am - 4.30pm daily (except Christmas Day)
Ferrymead Park Drive
P.O. Box 19988
Christchurch 8002
Phone 3841970
Science Alive
An interactive exhibit and activity centre for school age children.
Located in the old railway station in Moorhouse Avenue. There is plenty of
parking and it's on the free yellow bus route. In the same building there is a
Hoyts cinema complex, cafe and games room.
Science Alive!
392 Moorhouse Avenue
PO Box 400-20
Christchurch
Phone 03 365 5199
Willowbank
Touch and feed the animals, view the Kiwi's.
See an amazing selection of New Zealand native and introduced wildlife in
natural bush surroundings. At night stay for the buffet dinner and a guided
tour.
Entry Fees
Adults $20.00
Ten or more $18.00
Seniors $17.50
Ten or more $15.75
Student (with ID) $17.50
Ten or more $15.75
Children $10.00
Ten or more $9.00
Under 5 years of age Free of Charge
Family Pass (2 adults, 3 children) $44.00
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve & Restaurant
60 Hussey Road, Christchurch
New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 359 6226
Orana Wildlife Park
New Zealand’s largest wildlife and conservation centre and only open range zoo.
Visitors can walk through the Park and/or ride on the complimentary Safari
Shuttle, driven by a wildlife expert who provides a commentary. Alternatively,
visitors may wish to participate in daily, guided, walkabout tours.
Animals include:
There are over 400 animals including
Meerkats, Porcupines & Otters, NZ Native Birds, Spider
Monkeys, Black & White Lemurs, Lions, Giraffes, White Rhinoceros,
Cheetah and African Wild Dogs.
The Park is located on Mcleans Island about ten minutes drive north of Christchurch
International Airport and 25 minutes drive from the city centre.
Entry Fees:
Adults $19.00
Senior Citizens $17.00
Students - ID required $17.00
Children (5-14 years) $7.00
Under 5 years FREE
Concession (2 Adults & up to 3 Children) $45.00
Open daily 10.00am until 5.00pm and no entry after 4.30pm
Orana Wildlife Park
McLeans Island
Christchurch
Phone 359 7109
Other activities include:
Supa Kart Raceway, Laserstrike, Garden City Bowl, Aimtru's Indoor Archery,
Lyttelton harbour cruise.
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