Rachael & Joe
Things To Do
Christchurch Adventure Park
If you feel like a hike, you can get a free chairlift back down. Or even head out there and get the chairlift up and back down. The hike is about 1.5 hours, and children need to be over 1m tall to go on the chairlift.
Akaroa
Take a nice drive out to Akaroa. It's 1.5 hours, out to the end of the Banks Peninsula. Great day trip
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
Head out to Hanmer springs for some R & R, 1.5 hours out of Christchurch
Margaret Mahy Playground
Absolutely amazing playground to check out with the kids!
Pegasus Bay
For those that feel like checking out the North Canterbury vineyards, we highly recommend this one! absolutely beautiful vineyard, with a garden to match. Wine is amazing too.
Riverside Markets
Bars, Food, Shops - definitely worth checking out while in Christchurch.
Lyttelton Harbour
Another fun family day activity is heading out to Lyttleton, catching the ferry over to Daimond Harbour, and return
Mr. Brightside Rooftop Bar
Rooftop bar if you feel like heading out in Christchurch
Austin Club
Probably our favourite bar in Christchurch. Speakeasy and you need a password to get in, check their website for the password.
King of Snake
As far as dining experiences go, if you have some evenings spare, we recommend this Asian fusion experience. It's our "go to" for date nights.
Greystone PurePod
If you have some time and a "couples night away", This is a unique experience.
The Clearest Night Sky in the World
Canterbury is home to some of the clearest night skies in the world. In fact, about 2 hours from Christchurch (Mackenzie region) hosts the second largest Dark Sky Reserve in the world, once again opening the night sky to residents and visitors alike. There are even hot pools (Tekapo Hot Springs) to soak in while you look skyward.
Tekapo Springs
Epic hot springs while enjoying the second largest Dark Sky Reserve