Best things to do Christchurch (NZ)

Quake City is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

A visit to 'Quake City' is a must to understand the seismic events that shook Christchurch and Canterbury 10 years ago. This special exhibition at 299 Durham Street North, Christchurch, is packed with interesting displays and interactives for all ages. Hear from those who lived through the earthquakes and those who came to help. Learn about the science behind the quakes and with the help of a hands-on interactive understand the phenomenon of liquefaction. Suitable for visitors of all ages.

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Mona Vale Garden Park is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Gates open at 7am all year round and close at sunset. Mona Vale Homestead and Pantry hours are: Summer (dst): Weds to Sun 9am to 3pm Winter: Fri, Sat, Sun 9am to 3pm Mona Vale is a delightful place to relax in peaceful surroundings. Enjoy a garden of mature trees, sloping lawns and herbaceous borders, a large rose garden, irises and a water lily pond. The sheltered setting also showcases a number of impressive buildings of regional historic significance.

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South Hagley Park is most popular around 10 AM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Christchurch Tram is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 30 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Explore Christchurch’s evolving city centre on board a beautifully restored heritage tramcar. Our all-day hop-on hop-off tickets allow you to visit the best of the central city sights at your leisure, and our friendly and knowledgeable drivers will keep you updated about the latest city changes (along with mentions of the past) in their informative live commentaries.

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The Court Theatre is most popular around 8 PM on Fridays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Hidden in Christchurch’s suburb of Addington is New Zealand’s largest theatre company. In its post-earthquake refuge - an old grain shed – is a magical world of happiness, laughter, drama and intrigue, where numerous productions are staged each year. The Court Theatre is your theatre. Whoever you are.

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Bridge of Remembrance is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 20 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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