Family Attractions in Canterbury
- New Zealand
- Canterbury
- Ashburton District (2)
- Christchurch (22)
- Kaikoura (6)
- Mackenzie (4)
- Selwyn (1)
- South Canterbury (4)
- Waimate District (2)
- Waitaki (1)
- Attraction Types
- Family
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International Antarctic Centre
The International Antarctic Centre is Christchurch’s leading attraction and has twice been judged New Zealand’s best attraction. Located… Read More
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Ferrymead Heritage Park
Ferrymead Heritage Park features an Edwardian township complete with picture theatre, school house, church, bakery, jail and railway station. There… Read More
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Orana Wildlife Park
Set in 80 hectares of tranquil grounds, Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand’s only open range zoo. The park offers a range of unique, close up… Read More
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The Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Reminders of Sir Edmund Hillary’s epic adventure to the South Pole have returned after 50 years to rest in the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine… Read More
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Mt John Observatory
Mount John University Observatory (MJUO), is New Zealand's premier astronomical research observatory.It is situated at 1,029 metres (3,376 ft)… Read More
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Pleasant Point Museum and Railway
The Pleasant Point museum and railway's collection includes steam locomotives Ab 699 built in 1922 by A and G Price Thames and D16 built in 1878.… Read More
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Whale Watch Kaikoura
Whale Watch is New Zealand's only marine-based whale watching company operating year round. We offer visitors an exciting up-close encounter with… Read More
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The Vanished World Centre and Trail
Vanished World Centre in the heart of the Vanished World Heritage Trail. It has interpretive displays including unique world-class fossils - whales,… Read More
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Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura
Dolphin Encounter gives you the truly unique experience of encountering New Zealand’s friendly Dusky Dolphins in their natural environment. On a… Read More
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The Wallabies of Waimate - Roadside Stories
A Manatū Taonga audio guide to Waimate and the introduction of exotic animal species to New Zealand. Check out the Ministry for Culture and… Read More
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Albatross Encounter Kaikoura
Kaikoura's coastal landscape is home to more seabird species in a small area than anywhere else in the New Zealand. It is among the best places… Read More
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Wings Over Whales
Taking to the air is the best way to see Kaikoura's whales. In a typical 30 minute flight you will witness a magnificent Sperm Whale preparing… Read More
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Marine Life at Kaikōura - Roadside Stories
A Manatū Taonga audio guide to the marine wildlife and seafood at Kaikoura. Check out the Ministry for Culture and Heritage's audio guide in the… Read More
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Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
Discover the stories of Māori rock art at our tribal Rock Art Centre. See the most significant collection of ancient Māori rock art in New Zealand.… Read More
