See why Christchurch is called the Garden City – visit gardens and parks such as Hagley Park, Bottlelake Forest Park, Halswell Quarry, Victoria Park and Victoria Square.
Feed the ducks, or check out the paddling pool and play equipment in the Botanic Gardens.
There is seating in the nearby Herbert Memorial shelter, where you will also find education displays to encourage children to establish their own garden at home.
‘Discovery', Canterbury Museum's natural history centre for children, is bursting with weird and wonderful things to explore. Dig for fossils, say "hi" to the tarantulas and learn all about the amazing natural world.
Check out what events are taking place. Also listen to local radio stations to hear what's on.
During July, catch TV2 KidsFest - a fantastic festival for children (up to the age of 12 years).
Go back in time, ride the train, go into houses and the school at Ferrymead Heritage Park.
Take a walk along New Brighton Pier . If you have a fishing rod, take that with you to see what you can catch off the end of the Pier.
Experience unique 360-degree panoramic views of Christchurch, the Canterbury Plains and Lyttelton Harbour as you rise on the Christchurch Gondola to the summit of Christchurch's famous extinct volcano.
Go ice-skating at Alpine Ice Sports Centre.
Enjoy the scenery of Lyttelton harbour on a cruise, hear the history of the area, see a wide variety of coastal marine bird life and you may get a glimpse of the world's smallest and rarest marine dolphin - the Hector's Dolphin. http://www.blackcat.co.nz/and http://www.sea-cruises.co.nz/
Visit the International Antarctic Centre for a fun interactive and hands on experience the whole family will enjoy. Slide down a snow slope in the world's first indoor Snow & Ice Experience, throw a snowball, or try on your own Antarctic clothing at the Camp Site area. Get ‘exchillarated’ in the Antarctic storm the world's first indoor storm which takes place in our snow & ice experience a safe all weather environment (warm jackets and overshoes provided). The audio visual and interactive presentations are fantastic and the children will enjoy meeting "Pom Pom" the penguin and "Slip" the seal! The outdoor Antarctic Hägglund Ride is a "must do"- a 10 - 15 minute Adventure Course ride on a genuine Antarctic vehicle.
Christchurch City Libraries has story sessions, competitions, books, DVDs and videos, posters, magazines, access to the internet and much more. Check out these websites: http://www.globalnet.org.nz/and http://pulse.christchurch.org.nz/. On Thursday afternoons learn new Information and Communication technology skills at the Workshop Club at the South Learning Centre.
Have a game of mini-golf.
Catch a movie at one of the theatres in the central city, Sumner or one of the suburban malls; Northlands, Riccarton, the Palms or Hornby.
Visit Orana Wildlife Park – jump on the flying fox in the children's adventure playground and enjoy seeing the farmyard animals at feeding time.
Climb a wall – or see what other recreational activities are on offer at the YMCA.
Go shopping in the central city and suburban malls. Here you will also find entertainment venues such as Timezone/Time Out.
In Cathedral Square you will find Southern Encounter and Kiwi House - check out their Touch Tank and make sure you are there for the animal/fish feeds.
Go for a swim at Taylor's Mistake Beach, Sumner or another of the city's beaches or at one of the city's leisure centres.
Experience the amazing ‘Atlantis' themed pool - featuring a sunken ship and stone ruins with a wave pool, lazy river, vortex and bubble pools at Queen Elizabeth II Park.
The Arts Centre has Fudge Kitchen tours, kite workshops, bead making, lively weekend markets and lots more on offer. While you are there experience the life and science of Ernest Lord Rutherford, world renowned scientist, through the dynamic interactive display that is 'Rutherford's Den'.
'The Circuitf' includes six fun entertainment venues all located on, or near Moorhouse Avenue. Visit the action packed Supa Kart Raceway, Laserstrike, Garden City Bowl, Aimtru's Indoor Archery and Alpine Ice Sport Centre, or challenge your body and mind through the interactive experience of Science Alive!
Jump aboard a historic tram to be taken around the central city.
Check out the skateboard area at Washington Way Reserve .
Watch a cricket match or a game of rugby at Jade Stadium .
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is your opportunity to experience New Zealand wildlife first hand and the delicate balance of this country's natural history. Be a part of the unique native wildlife, make friends with the farm animals and see how introduced pests have influenced our bio-diversity. See “Wildlife by night'; a display showing kiwi in a beautiful natural setting.
KIDZ GO - The aim of the KIDZ GO travel website is to give you and your family the information you need to make the most of your time in the South Island of NZ.
Source: http://www.christchurch.org.nz/Activities/KidsStuff.asp
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