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Discover 20 verified attractions in Christchurch, New Zealand / Aotearoa. This curated collection features natural wonders, family attractions, museums & galleries, and more — each place verified through Google Places with real ratings and reviews from visitors. Use the ratings and review counts to help prioritize your visit.

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1 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

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★★★★½ 4.7 (14,420 reviews)
📍 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
📞 03 941 7590
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
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2 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Hagley Park North

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★★★★½ 4.7 (6,467 reviews)
📍 14 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
📞 03 941 8999
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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3 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

★★★★½ 4.7 (5,518 reviews)
📍 60 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
📞 03 359 6226
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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4 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Canterbury Museum

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★★★★½ 4.6 (5,169 reviews)
📍 66 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
📞 03 366 5000
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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5 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Orana Wildlife Park

★★★★ 4.4 (4,536 reviews)
📍 793 McLeans Island Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
📞 03 359 7109
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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6 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Christchurch Gondola

★★★★½ 4.5 (3,981 reviews)
📍 10 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand
📞 03 384 0310
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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7 🎪 Entertainment

International Antarctic Centre

★★★★ 4.4 (3,573 reviews)
📍 Corner Roy Place and, Orchard Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand
📞 03 357 0519
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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8 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Quake City

★★★★½ 4.5 (2,294 reviews)
📍 299 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
📞 03 365 8375
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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9 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Riccarton House and Bush

★★★★½ 4.6 (2,193 reviews)
📍 16 Kahu Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
📞 03 341 1018
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
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10 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Mona Vale Garden Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (2,045 reviews)
📍 40 Mona Vale Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
📞 03 941 8999
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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Natural Wonders

5 places
🏞️ Natural Wonders

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

★★★★½ 4.7 (14,420 reviews)
📍 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
📞 03 941 7590
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Hagley Park North

★★★★½ 4.7 (6,467 reviews)
📍 14 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
📞 03 941 8999
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Riccarton House and Bush

★★★★½ 4.6 (2,193 reviews)
📍 16 Kahu Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
📞 03 341 1018
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Mona Vale Garden Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (2,045 reviews)
📍 40 Mona Vale Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
📞 03 941 8999
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Christchurch Adventure Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,354 reviews)
📍 50 McVicar Drive, Cracroft, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand
📞 0508 247 478
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Family Attractions

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

★★★★½ 4.7 (5,518 reviews)
📍 60 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
📞 03 359 6226
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Orana Wildlife Park

★★★★ 4.4 (4,536 reviews)
📍 793 McLeans Island Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
📞 03 359 7109
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨

Museums & Galleries

3 places
🎨 Museums & Galleries

Canterbury Museum

★★★★½ 4.6 (5,169 reviews)
📍 66 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
📞 03 366 5000
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Quake City

★★★★½ 4.5 (2,294 reviews)
📍 299 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
📞 03 365 8375
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Ferrymead Heritage Park

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,310 reviews)
📍 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand
📞 03 384 1970
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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⭐

Notable Attractions

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⭐ Notable Attractions

Christchurch Gondola

★★★★½ 4.5 (3,981 reviews)
📍 10 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand
📞 03 384 0310
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Christchurch Tram

★★★★½ 4.6 (2,024 reviews)
📍 109 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
📞 03 366 7830
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Punting On The Avon (Antigua Boat Sheds)

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,553 reviews)
📍 2 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
📞 03 366 1497
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Cave Rock / Tuawera

★★★★½ 4.6 (1,186 reviews)
📍 16 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
📞 03 326 5600
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Cathedral Square Christchurch

★★★★ 4.2 (637 reviews)
📍 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Sign of the Bellbird

★★★★½ 4.7 (409 reviews)
📍 Summit Road, Kennedys Bush, Christchurch 7672, New Zealand
📞 0800 800 484
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tour

★★★★½ 4.7 (174 reviews)
📍 9 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
📞 03 366 7830
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Victoria Clock Tower

★★★★ 4.3 (115 reviews)
📍 95 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
📞 03 941 8999
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🎪

Entertainment

1 places
🎪 Entertainment

International Antarctic Centre

★★★★ 4.4 (3,573 reviews)
📍 Corner Roy Place and, Orchard Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand
📞 03 357 0519
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Cultural Experiences

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