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Top Free Things to Do in Christchurch, New Zealand

Best Free Things to Do in Christchurch

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1. Christchurch Botanic Gardens

6,689
Parks • Gardens
  • Canterbury Museum from the corner of Worchest and Rolleston.

2. Canterbury Museum

2,769
History Museums
By by Savage714
... history.. wartime history.. costumes over the time.. Antarctica section.. well worth a visit when In Christchurch 😁

3. Margaret Mahy Family Playground

1,030
Playgrounds
By by EdR815
Beautifully set out with plenty of fun things for all ages (including grown-ups who want to revisit their childhood!)
  • 185 empty chairs on a sunny day ....

4. 185 Empty White Chairs - Earthquake Memorial

1,833
Points of Interest & Landmarks
  • Corsair Bay

5. Banks Peninsula

1,169
Scenic Walking Areas
By by RoWZN
take your time on winding roads (summit road) and enjoy food, coffee and sweets in Akaroa
  • Hagley Park Sculpture

6. Hagley Park

1,442
Parks
By by milliesmum2016
It was set aside in the 1850's as a green space and so has multitudes of beautiful and now huge native and exotic tre...
  • Cathedral interior

7. Cardboard Cathedral

2,250
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
By by Joybelle47
... in the town Sq It’s a lovely reflective spot with helpful guides and attendants Worth a visit while in Christchurch
  • Originally built as an aircraft hangar during World War Two, the Aircraft Hall is home to 13 stunning vintage aircraft, all displayed under theatrical lighting.

8. Air Force Museum of New Zealand

864
Military Museums • Speciality Museums
By by davidspinks1704
Well worth the trip out, great value as it is a donation for entry all staff are friendly and helpful.
  • Avon River, City Centre

9. Avon River

649
Bodies of Water
  • View

10. Sumner Beach (Cave Rock)

326
Beaches • Geologic Formations
By by a19street
A twenty minute bus ride on the Purple line metro bus - all day metro ticket - as many trips as you can fit in is $10NZ.
  • View of the harbour from top of the hills

11. Port Hills

276
Neighbourhoods • Historic Walking Areas

12. Pegasus Bay Winery

227
Wineries & Vineyards
By by DavidQ112
Very well looked after in the tasting room, the wine is excellent and enjoyed by our group.
  • The front entrance to the house. Dine outside and listen to the birdsong.

13. Riccarton House & Bush

446
Historic Sites • Parks
By by andreaskelly
Always a great place to visit on the weekend
  • Taylors Mistake

14. Taylors Mistake - Awaroa / Godley Head Walk

167
Historic Sites • Hiking Trails
By by amazinggrace2019
Fun walk with beautiful sea views

15. Mona Vale

230
Historic Sites • Gardens
By by tawv
If you like a good high tea (with bubbles) and love nature, this is a good place to visit.
  • A detail of the facades

16. New Regent Street

536
Points of Interest & Landmarks
  • The Christchurch Art Gallery building is a work of art in itself

17. Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)

462
Art Galleries • Art Museums
By by Catherinegagnon
Beautiful architecture, friendly personnel, great gift shop, free admission and fabulous exhibitions.
  • The park near the beach

18. New Brighton Beach

255
Beaches
  • View from one of the seats along the Coastal Track path

19. Diamond Harbour

114
Bodies of Water
By by 194fayh
Great jetty to fish from and the Ferry comes across from the Port of Lyttelton regular service daily ifyou want to le...
  • View near walkers beach

20. Quail Island

56
Islands
By by NickiJ125
I took my daughter who is 6 years old for a day trip to Quail Island.

21. Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial

150
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Open now
  • Outside the Christchurch Arts Centre, in front of the i-SITE

22. Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

363
Visitor Centres
By by howarde889
Although a wealth of information about tours etc. in and around Christchurch is located here, it is also within or at...
  • View to Lyttleton

23. Godley Head

76
Lookouts • Geologic Formations
  • Lyttelton Harbour

24. Lyttelton

285
Marinas
By by neverold333
Worth a trip to experience a local village atmosphere next to a busy commercial port in a stunning location.
  • the best way to get to the market!

25. Christchurch Farmers' Market

67
Farmers Markets
  • Christchurch: Bridge of Remembrance

26. Bridge of Remembrance

334
Bridges • Monuments & Statues
By by adwadw
Be silent as you walk under the arch and remember those that gave their lives so you can have yours in freedom.
  • Just Stunning!

27. Corsair Bay

60
Beaches
By by 194fayh
This beach is very safe for all ages to swim at.
  • on the way back, Bowenvale Track

28. Rapaki Track

20
Biking Trails • Hiking Trails

29. Victoria Park

104
Parks
  • Governors Bay Wharf 2015

30. Governors Bay

45
Bodies of Water
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