Promotion for the 2019 FAWABNZ National Competitions
Visit Canterbury Museum, founded 1867
Art Gallery. The new Christchurch Art Gallery –Te Puna Waiwhetu – was opened in 2003
Christchurch Arts Centre. Based on Benjamin Mountfort’s Gothic Revival style of architecture and dating from 1877
The Christchurch Arts Centre is one of the most significant collection of heritage buildings in New Zealand.
Turanga, the new Christchurch Public Library built on a new site in Cathedral Square after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes destroyed the old central library building
Riding ‘The Tram’.
Punting on the Avon.
Cycling. There are six new dedicated cycleways that connect the suburbs with the central city via local attractions.
Lime scooters.
Walking the new Riverside Promenade.
Hagley Park. Hagley Park has been at the heart of Christchurch since the 1850s
Botanic Gardens. Nestled in the eastern part of Hagley Park are the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
Ferrymead Heritage Park.
Gondola. Take a gondola ride to the top of the Port Hills
The Air Force Museum of New Zealand is the national museum for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and New Zealand military aviation.
The Antarctic Centre.
Mountain biking. Christchurch is renowned across the country for its stunning mountain bike trails.
Christchurch Sky Casino
New Brighton Pier.
Golf. There is plenty of choice. Fifteen golf courses in Christchurch and another 15 within one hour’s drive.
Speedway. Ruapuna Speedway
Trots and Races at Addington Raceway and Riccarton Race Course..
Rugby. NZ plays Italy in the last of the Pool B World Cup playoffs in Japan on Saturday 12th October.
Shows. There are shows and regular features such as The Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.
Rebuild progress. Drive or bus into town and walk your way around the inner city, stopping to enjoy the shopping and eating opportunities as you go.
Shopping downtown or at malls.
Breweries. We have many micro or boutique or craft breweries.
Wineries. The largest concentration of first class wineries close to Christchurch is in the North Canterbury district of Waipara/Glenmark.
Cheese makers. The most well-known are at Barry’s Bay (Barry’s Bay Cheese), on the road to Akaroa, and Karikaas Cheese, at Loburn near Rangiora.
Markets. There are several Farmers Markets.
Restaurants. How many Restaurants make up a city?
Bars. Again, Bars Galore
Tranz Alpine and Coastal Pacific. These world class railway trips are not to be missed. Booking a long way ahead is essential.
Weka Pass Railway.
Pleasant Point Vintage Railway.
Taieri Gorge Railway.
Visit Gladfield Malt. Modestly billed as the producers of the World’s Best Malt.
Visit Akaroa. Parlez vous francaise?
Visit Hanmer Springs.
Visit Kaikoura.
Visit West Coast.
Visit Oamaru.
Visit Dunedin.
Visit Aoraki Mt Cook.
Don’t visit Central Otago because its our best kept secret.
Visit Queenstown.
Visit Milford Sound.
Visit the great southern lakes.
Visit Stewart Island – Rakiura.
The NATIONALS of course>
And, if you’ve been counting, that’s 50 reasosn, and I am sure you can think of a few more.
