Christchurch Central

Christchurch Central was heavily damaged in the 2010 earthquakes and then devastated in the 2011 earthquakes. Christchurch Central reconstruction is now well underway and the district has been significantly redesigned to gain a new modern look. Christchurch Central is bounded by four “aves” namely Bealey Ave, Deans Ave, Fitzgerald Ave and Moorhouse Ave. more
Christchurch Central now boasts many new modern buildings and a whole range of activities and city based attractions. Choose from a range of accommodation in Christchurch Central including bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels, cottages, backpackers accommodation and more.
Christchurch Central is also the gateway to the South Island and many tours and activities start and finish here. Relax and enjoy city life and tour Christchurch Central with a range of tour options such as tram tours, punting on the Avon River, Segway tours, walking tours and kayaking tours. Christchurch's Botanical Gardens are a must see while in Christchurch.
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24SEVEN - Christchurch
24SEVEN - Christchurch
A purpose-built complex with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. Next door is the Bealey Ale & Steak House where a great time is assured. 24Seven boasts 39 private rooms, 24 hour check-in service and each room is fitted out with a smart TV, air conditioning and FREE ultra-fast Wi-Fi.
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ACACIA RENTACAMPERVAN - New Zealand Wide
ACACIA RENTACAMPERVAN - New Zealand Wide
Mobile-friendly - An easy way to find the best price to rent a campervan or motorhome in New Zealand. We specialise in free and easy self-drive campervan holidays. Our objective is to assist our customers in achieving their ideal holiday through efficient methods of holiday planning. In all, we ensure that you will give no chance to holiday disappointments.
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AKAROA FRENCH CONNECTION - Christchurch
AKAROA FRENCH CONNECTION - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Akaroa French Connection Services connect with harbour cruises, dolphin swimming, sea-kayaking, horse-treks and local tours. Your journey includes comfortable coach transport, free pick-up from inner-city accommodation, refreshment and photo stops en-route, informative driver commentary and a 'drive through introduction' of the charming Akaroa Village. Come and experience Akaroa and enjoy a spectacular scenic drive across picturesque Banks Peninsula with us!
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ALL STARS INN - Bealey Ave, Christchurch
ALL STARS INN - Bealey Ave, Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - This budget hotel / backpacker complex was built only 3 years ago with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. Boasting over 40 private rooms, plus a large range of 4, 6 and 8 bed dorms there is a room type to meet every demand. Centrally located.
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ANTIGUA BOAT SHEDS - Christchurch
ANTIGUA BOAT SHEDS - Christchurch
Relax and enjoy the tranquil scenery while devouring a fabulous breakfast or brunch from our licensed cafe, on the banks of the River Avon. Hire a canoe, paddle boat or historic row boat on the Avon River to see the beauty of Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Also offering bike hire, where you can embark on an urban sightseeing adventure.
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AOTEA MOTEL - Christchurch
AOTEA MOTEL - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Kiwi owned and operated Christchurch motel on Bealey Ave. For the past 40 years, we have provided visitors with a comfortable and affordable home away from home. All units are very spacious apartment-style units with one or two bedrooms. 5-minute drive to Christchurch Central. Southern Cross Hospital 15 minute walk. Hagley Park 10 minute drive.
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APEX CAR RENTALS - Christchurch City
APEX CAR RENTALS - Christchurch City
Mobile-friendly - Apex Car Rentals has been doing things 'the Kiwi way' for more than 25 years by providing exceptional customer service and respecting the different cultures we work with every day. Choose Apex for your New Zealand car hire and experience first-hand why our customers rate us the best car rental company in New Zealand.
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BARGAIN RENTAL CARS - Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
BARGAIN RENTAL CARS - Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - With everyday low prices on a range of fuel efficient, quality rental car, Bargain Rental Cars lets you experience NZ in the way that works for you. With 9 branches throughout NZ, we can help with all your vehicle rentals. We also service Auckland Airport, Wellington Airport and Christchurch Airport. We also provide one way vehicle rentals.
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BEALEY AVENUE MOTEL - Christchurch
BEALEY AVENUE MOTEL - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Welcome to the Bealey Avenue Motel in Christchurch New Zealand. Our motel is quiet, affordable, features free Wi-Fi and on-site parking, and located close to city centre. All units have well-equipped kitchenettes and satellite LED TV and a private en-suite bathroom. Easy walk to Hagley Park, Botanical Gardens, casino, Southern Cross Hospital, information office, restaurants, bars and entertainment.
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CAMPA SOUTH RENTALS - Christchurch & Auckland
CAMPA SOUTH RENTALS - Christchurch & Auckland
Mobile-friendly - Standard and budget 2-person campervans, campervans with toilet cubicles, sleepervans, all fully equipped, unlimited kilometres. Our campervans provide you the freedom to have your kind of holiday with no need for set itineraries or timetables. Travel at your own pace. Experience the land, culture and people of New Zealand without blowing your budget.
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CENTRE OF CONTEMPORARY ART (CoCA) - Christchurch
CENTRE OF CONTEMPORARY ART (CoCA) - Christchurch
CoCA is a place of doing - a place where things happen and people connect. Through thoughtfully curated programmes and exhibitions, we foster the creation and celebration of inspiring and provocative contemporary art from exciting local and international artists. Art that encourages everyone, from the curious passer-by to the art aficionado, to think and talk about the world we live.
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CHEEKY KIWI TRAVEL - Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch
CHEEKY KIWI TRAVEL - Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Experience the best New Zealand has to offer on a small group day tour with Cheeky Kiwi Travel. We offer day trips & multi tours to the most popular destinations around Auckland, Christchurch & Queenstown. Our fully guided small group tours & day trips are run in modern, comfortable minibuses & our guides bring the journey to life.
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CHRISTCHURCH ACCOMMODATION - Christchurch
CHRISTCHURCH ACCOMMODATION - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Christchurch Accommodation specialises in providing quality apartment and townhouse accommodation catering for a wide range of accommodation requirements. Our extensive portfolio of properties are exclusively within the inner-city offering easy access to the CBD, cultural precinct, shopping, Hagley Park and Botanic Gardens. We offer Short and Extended Stay Holiday Accommodation, Business Travel and Conference Accommodation and Corporate Rentals.
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CHRISTCHURCH ADVENTURE PARK - Christchurch
CHRISTCHURCH ADVENTURE PARK - Christchurch
Christchurch Adventure Park is home to NZ's longest chairlift carrying sightseers, zipliners and mountain bikes to stunning views, a Zipline tour and mountain bike trails. The café serves both cabinet and menu food as well as delicious local beers and wines to help you relax on the sunny deck and watch the adventure unfold.
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CHRISTCHURCH ATTRACTIONS - Avon River Punting
CHRISTCHURCH ATTRACTIONS - Avon River Punting
Mobile-friendly - Punting on the Avon is one of Christchurch's most iconic tourist attractions. Summer or winter, glide along the peaceful Avon River as a skilled punter in Edwardian-style attire propels you slowly through the water. We supply blankets, umbrellas, and even hot water bottles in winter so you feel snug if it gets chilly.
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CHRISTCHURCH ATTRACTIONS - Botanic Gardens Tour
CHRISTCHURCH ATTRACTIONS - Botanic Gardens Tour
Mobile-friendly - A favourite of our Christchurch attractions, the Botanic Gardens Tour is a very affordable activity for any nature enthusiast. Glide over smooth pathways in our electric-powered shuttle and embrace the flora and history of this oasis in the central city. Bring your camera. Operates all seasons of the year.
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CHRISTCHURCH ATTRACTIONS - Grand Tour
CHRISTCHURCH ATTRACTIONS - Grand Tour
Mobile-friendly - Experience Christchurch with the Grand Tour. Board our luxury coach for an interactive and fun guided sightseeing tour of Christchurch. Fully guided by our knowledgeable host, our Grand Tour shows you the best the city has to offer. Your tour includes Christchurch’s four premium attractions - Punting on the Avon, The Gondola, The Botanic Gardens Tour and the Tram.
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CHRISTCHURCH ATTRACTIONS - Tramway Restaurant
CHRISTCHURCH ATTRACTIONS - Tramway Restaurant
Mobile-friendly - Experience the luxury of our 36 seater air-conditioned, colonial style dining tram and be treated to the finest service, cuisine and beverages New Zealand has to offer. Incorporate fabulous dining with a sightseeing tour showcasing Christchurch's inner city vibrancy and heritage – truly a mix of the old and the new.
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CHRISTCHURCH BOTANIC GARDENS - Central Christchurch
CHRISTCHURCH BOTANIC GARDENS - Central Christchurch
The gardens are at the heart of Christchurch's reputation as the Garden City. From a solitary oak planted in 1863 the 21 hectares of gardens have flourished and feature one of the finest collections of exotic and native plants in New Zealand.
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CHRISTCHURCH CITY TOUR BY TRAM
CHRISTCHURCH CITY TOUR BY TRAM
Mobile-friendly - Enjoy a journey in style through the changing face of Christchurch on-board our restored vintage-trams. The Tram is a unique experience of history and sightseeing and allows you to explore the inner-city with an all-day-ticket. With 17 stops along the circuit the Tram links the stops for Punting on the Avon and the Botanic Gardens Tour with many other sights.
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CITY CYCLE HIRE - Christchurch
CITY CYCLE HIRE - Christchurch
City Cycle Hire is located in Christchurch and offers modern quality bicycles and mountain bike rentals which are well-maintained and regularly serviced, delivered to your accommodation, long-term cycle hire is available. City Cycle Hire offers door-to-door service. We deliver cycles in our purpose-built cycle truck, and collect cycles at the end of the hire. Electric bikes also available.
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COUNTRY GLEN LODGE - Christchurch
COUNTRY GLEN LODGE - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Three-star-plus motel located within the heart of Christchurch, with 100% true southern hospitality. We offer 18 spacious, superior and sunny studio, one and two-bedroom apartment-styled motel units. BBQ area, play area and SKY TV. This gorgeous, pet friendly Christchurch motel has been designed for your comfort and our guests keep coming back year after year.
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CROWNE PLAZA - Christchurch
CROWNE PLAZA - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - In the heart of the city, Crowne Plaza is one of the city's newest hotels. Offers views towards the hills and Southern Alps and just a short walk to city attractions. Free WiFi and device mirroring from your TV means you stay connected. Market Place serves a daily buffet breakfast with an evening menu inspired by local and regional produce.
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DEVINE RENTALS - Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
DEVINE RENTALS - Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - We seek to provide optimal service and highly competitive prices from a local operator you can trust. Perhaps something luxurious for that weekend getaway, something executive for that important business meeting or a sporty convertible just for fun!? Whatever the reason Devine Rentals is here to help with all your luxury car hire needs.
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DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND - Auckland
DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND - Auckland
Mobile-friendly - Discover New Zealand with our fantastic selection of holiday and vacation packages. Speak to one of our travel experts today to fully customise your unique NZ self drive tour, or choose from our huge variety of top-rated escorted and independent coach tours. Begin your NZ adventure now and experience one of the most spectacular and diverse countries in the world!
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Forest Qigong for Less Stress, More Energy
In this unique Qigong class in Christchurch, we head outside to reduce stress practising in nature - in the forest at Little Hagley Park. Stress and anxiety are transformed into inner peace, tranquillity and courage in ...
Where: Little Hagley Park, Christchurch
Address: Corner of Harper Ave and Fendalton Road, Hagley Park, Christchurch
From: 1:30pm on Tuesday 31st January 2023
To: 2:30pm on Tuesday 5th December 2023
Quiz Tuesday at Bridies
Bridie's Bar and Bistro's newest quiz night promises to be an evening of trivia you do NOT want to miss! With five rounds of trivia, you and your squad will negotiate engaging, relevant and left-field questions that ...
Where: Bridie's Bar & Bistro, Christchurch
Address: 401 Worcester Street, Linwood, Christchurch
From: 7:30pm on Tuesday 10th October 2023
To: 9:30pm on Tuesday 19th December 2023
Santa Photos
Our magical santa photo experience is a must for families who want to create lasting memories. Imagine the joy on your children’s faces as they sit on Santa’s lap and share their wish lists. This year The ...
Where: The Palms Shopping Centre, Christchurch
Address: Corner Marshland & New Brighton Roads, Shirley, Christchurch
From: 11:00am on Sunday 3rd December 2023
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 24th December 2023
Shands Rd Xmas Experience
An amazing walk through Xmas village, there's also the Gingerbread village, and a winter village. A massive Lightshow syncronised to great rock music. Fantasic displays of disney xmas characters, unique animated xmas ...
Where: Christchurch Christmas Lightshow, Christchurch
Address: 650 Shands RD, Christchurch
From: 8:30pm on Saturday 2nd December 2023
To: 11:30pm on Saturday 30th December 2023
NotEnoughLights Christmas Light show
400,000+ colourful lights decorating a residential property and 99.99% of the front yard Dancing lights flash in time with the music with lots of patterns and colours. The best place to park is around Kathleen ...
Where: Notenoughlights Light Show, Christchurch
Address: 8 Dunluce Place, Christchurch
From: 8:30pm on Friday 1st December 2023
To: 10:30pm on Sunday 31st December 2023
Something Rotten!
Australasian Premiere Welcome to the Renaissance and all that jazz! It’s England 1595 and playwright brothers, Nick and Nigel Bottom can’t compete with the rockstar popularity of a certain William ...
Where: The Court Theatre, Christchurch
Address: 36c Clarence St, Christchurch
From: 7:30pm on Saturday 25th November 2023
To: 10:00pm on Saturday 27th January 2024
Good Home Prebbleton Quiz Night
Every Tuesday is quiz night at one of Christchurch's best venues - The Good Home Prebbleton! Kicking off at 7pm, the quiz offers five rounds of the big screen or damn good trivia that's not too hard, not too easy, but ...
Where: The Good Home, Christchurch
Address: Unit 11/563 Springs Road, Prebbleton 7604, Christchurch
From: 7:00pm on Tuesday 25th April 2023
To: 9:00pm on Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Leadership & Management Part 1
Learn how to make the transition from buddy to the boss and lead a successful team. Managing staff can be a very rewarding, interesting and fun role, it can also be a tough and demanding job. Between managing your own ...
Where: BreakFree on Cashel, Christchurch
Address: 165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
From: 8:30am on Thursday 29th June 2023
To: 5:00pm on Tuesday 5th December 2023
Peninsula Photography and Wood
This wonderful photography and wood exhibition is open to the public over the next 3 weeks. It is sometime since the Akaroa Gallery show pieced photography at its finest. Take a short scenic trip to Akaroa and include ...
Where: Orion Powerhouse Gallery, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch District
Address: 1 Rue Pompallier, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch District
From: 10:00am on Saturday 2nd December 2023
To: 4:00pm on Thursday 21st December 2023
Great Museum Santa Search
Santa's back! The much-loved Great Museum Santa Search returns once again. Can you find them all? The festive family favourite returns at Canterbury Museum at CoCA. Will you be able to find all the special Santas ...
Where: Canterbury Museum, Christchurch
Address: Rolleston Ave, Christchurch
From: 9:00am on Saturday 25th November 2023
To: 5:30pm on Sunday 7th January 2024