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Activities for a Rainy Day in Christchurch

What to Do in Christchurch When it Rains

Best Activities for a Rainy Day in Christchurch

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  • TranzAlpine | Following the Waimakariri River

1. TranzAlpine Train

3,436
Trams • Scenic Railroads
By by jomW9865MQ
Enjoyed this wonderful ride through the southern Alps where you can see lakes, mountains, waterfalls, bridges and so...
  • 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 😁
  • Photo provided by International Antarctic Centre

3. International Antarctic Centre

2,724
Speciality Museums
Admission tickets from NZ$49.00
By by rosemarieh52
Great fun and extremely informative, real snow plus ride on snow vehicle, huskies and lots more well worth a visit
  • Quake City is now at 299 Durham Street North.

4. Quake City

1,691
Speciality Museums
By by davidmandrews
Informative and emotional exhibition, sensitively displayed with interesting artefacts and first-hand accounts of tha...
  • Cathedral interior

5. Cardboard Cathedral

2,250
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
By by momo402
... an excellent tour with Chas (one of the church volunteers) who was very knowledgable about local history as well ...
  • 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.

6. Air Force Museum of New Zealand

864
Military Museums • Speciality Museums
By by A9551TUjessicag
The tour guides, hospitality workers, hosts and volunteers restoring aircraft should all be very proud of what they a...

7. 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 Christchurch Art Gallery building is a work of art in itself

8. 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.
  • Outside the Christchurch Arts Centre, in front of the i-SITE

9. Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

363
Visitor Centres
By by robertdG4953AM
... in to get our bearings and maps, staff were very helpful, I appreciated how friendly they all were to all tourists

10. Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum

172
Speciality Museums
By by SuzyQ8082
... with its indoor and outdoor displays gives great insight into the history of this settlement on Banks Peninsula.
  • balcony

11. Isaac Theatre Royal

72
Theatres
  • Turanga - the new library facility in Christchurch, New Zealand.

12. Turanga

58
Libraries
By by NathanM2737
It's a magical idea to have a library right in tbe the heart of the city, and it is very well done.
  • The Teese Museum of Classical Antiquities is in this building

13. The Arts Centre

74
Theatres • Civic Centres
  • Westfield Riccarton

14. Westfield Riccarton

144
Shopping Malls
By by Darkocafe
I believe it is the busiest mall in New Zealand South Island.
  • Corner 1 Action

15. Supa Karts Indoor Raceway

15
Sports Complexes
By by scottsJ1357US
We ended up having the track all to ourselves, and appreciated the safety briefing and friendly staff.
  • Christchurch Casino

16. Christchurch Casino

301
Casinos
  • Dress smart

17. Dress Smart Outlet Shopping

24
Factory Outlets
  • Northlands Mall

18. Northlands Shopping Centre

54
Shopping Malls
By by joyceh161
The warehouse, Countdown, pak n save, food court are all in.
  • Audiences at improvised comedy show, Scared Scriptless

19. The Court Theatre

157
Theatres • Dinner Theatres
  • Overlooking the bustling market on the weekend

20. Riverside Market

55
Farmers Markets
By by Herbie15
Very cool indoor market but linked to outdoor shops as well.
  • its great to see that they used this as a lecture hall

21. Rutherford's Den

27
Speciality Museums
By by ElvisPKing
Rutherford’s Den chronicles his life and work and explains his contribution to science in layman’s terms through a se...
  • Great place to "hot desk", hang out, and work from in the cafe

22. Exchange Christchurch (XCHC)

27
Civic Centres
By by Travelsforgill
Great coffee & food, different events & exhibitions happening every week!!!The best part for creatives is a free spac...
  • Graffiti art to come check out

23. Two Thumb Brewing Co

18
Breweries
  • Museum and Shop entrance

24. New Zealand Museum of Toys & Collectibles

15
Speciality Museums
By by nevslife
Return back to your childhood and favourite toys
  • take a stroll around our gardens.

25. Yaldhurst Museum of Transport and Science

26
Speciality Museums • Science Museums
By by steventaylorphoto
The outdoor exhibits are deteriorating and as you look at them you feel like an Urban Explorer getting inside a derel...
  • South City Mall: Beware of the toilets!

26. South City Mall

36
Shopping Malls
  • J'aime Les Macarons

27. The Colombo

43
Shopping Malls
  • The Palms Shopping Centre

28. The Palms Shopping Centre

31
Shopping Malls
By by SimonCHulse
Nice mall
  • getlstd_property_photo

29. Cracroft Chase Vineyard

23
Wineries & Vineyards
  • The formal dining room

30. Ngaio Marsh House

15
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Educational sites
By by 240viviang
This is her childhood home, and is amazingly well preserved with theater props, books, clothes, furniture,etc.
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