winter 2025 Discover Ōtautahi Christchurch

Botanic Gardens Tour

Sit back and take in the beauty of the various sections of the gardens as your driver navigates you around the 21-hectares on board an all-weather electric shuttle. The live commentary points out the seasonal highlights you’ll pass as you travel in comfort on a 40-minute hop-on hop-off tour with three stops, allowing you the opportunity to explore the gardens further. A fantastic way to experience an informative overview of this renowned and vast space, the Botanic Gardens Tour is a must-do activity for locals and visitors alike: there’s something new to see every season!

Christchurch Adventure Park

The Christchurch Adventure Park, set in the Port Hills is a hub for the locals as well as a major attraction for visitors. Come and experience the Southern hemisphere's largest mountain bike park. The lift-accessed mountain bike trails range from beginners through to advanced and the onsite coaches will ensure you have the best experience. The village includes a café that seats over 200 and the chairlift provides access to the mountain bike trails, the zipline tour and a stunning view out over the Port Hills.

Christchurch Tram

The Christchurch Trams offer a unique experience combining history and sightseeing. Explore Christchurch’s evolving city centre by tramcar: the all-day hop-on hop-off tickets allow you to visit the best of the central city sights at your leisure, and the friendly and knowledgeable drivers will keep you updated about the latest city changes (along with mentions of the past) in their informative live commentaries. The Botanic Gardens, The Terrace & Riverside Market, Margaret Mahy Playground and New Regent Street are just some of sights to be seen from the comfort of your Tram and accessed from the 18 stops en route.

Air Force Museum of New Zealand

Discover New Zealand’s military aviation story at the place where it all began. Engage with stories of the men and women who have helped shape New Zealand’s military aviation journey, and reflect on their service and sacrifice through years of war and peace.

Explore the diverse collection at your own pace through immersive exhibitions, or join a guided Behind the Scenes tour. View the historic aircraft on display, embark on a museum hunt with the kids, or test your flying skills in the Mosquito Mission flight simulator.