Location: Christchurch
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What to do and see in Christchurch, South Island: The Best Historic Sites
Christchurch abounds with arts, adventure, and optimism. It's the gateway to the beautiful Canterbury region, featuring dramatic vistas and adventure sports set against a backdrop of lofty peaks. In the central city, more and more attractions and businesses reopen to the public each day.
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1. Taylors Mistake - Awaroa / Godley Head Walk
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4.5 based on 167 reviews
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Reviewed By amazinggrace2019
It was hot, but what a lovely walk. The road to thd carpark is narrow so tske your time. Once there, it is easy to follow the well signposted track which winds up and down around the headland to Godley Heads. We saw seals, swimmers divers, boaties. Its not too strenuous and the track is a good walking surface and quite wide.
2. Mona Vale
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4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By GSL2 - Christchurch, New Zealand
Mona Vale is an old, established garden running alongside the river. Lots of interesting plants and corners to explore including a rose garden and a water-lily pond. There were ducklings when we last visited and it was fascinating watching the mama duck herding her 7 little ones as they dived around the water lilies. You don't need to join a tour; nice to just wander at leisure. There is a restaurant there, but looked very formal, so we didn't get anything there. Would have been nice to have somewhere to get an icecream or a smoothie as it was a warm day.
3. Riccarton House & Bush
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4.5 based on 446 reviews
Riccarton House & Bush is a unique New Zealand heritage site consisting of two historic buildings, flanked by beautiful open parkland and ornate gardens, bordered by the River Avon and set against extensive native bush forest featuring Kahikatea trees up to 600 years old. This tranquil 12 hectare reserve is located just 3.5 Km from Christchurch city centre. The protected bush area has free entry and the house has a wonderful cafe. Heritage Tours run 6 days per week.
Reviewed By GlendaMike - Gold Coast, Australia
Veronica our guide showed a small group of us through the house. A very informative tour with lors of stories of the family that lived here. Well done Riccarton House.
4. Ferrymead Heritage Park
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4.0 based on 150 reviews
Ferrymead Park features an early 1900s (Edwardian) township and the park has a variety of restored cottages plus a school house, church and businesses which reflect the period and allow visitors to experience life for the early residents of Christchurch including the smell of a coal range and the sounds of a tram rattling past the door.
Reviewed By craigieb16 - Christchurch, New Zealand
Haven’t been to ferrymead for a few years, always a great afternoon exploring the park, be sure to visit curragh House!.
5. Canterbury Provincial Buildings
6. Kate Sheppard House
Beautifully presented, historic home of Kate Sheppard (circa 1868) which today is a private residence, opened for functions and group tours This heritage property is set within an acre of immaculately maintained gardens, and found within the leafy suburb Ilam, Christchurch, New Zealand. Perfect for the private garden wedding ceremony and reception. Guided garden and historic tours available.
7. St Paul's Anglican Church
8. Cobb Cottage
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
