Christchurch Theme and Leisure Parks

Southern Encounter Aquarium   (www.southernencounter.co.nz)  

Showcases much of New Zealand's aquatic life such as giant eels, carpet sharks, touch tanks, divers feeding fish daily and waterfalls.

Christchurch Gondola (www.gondola.co.nz)  

The 945 metre aerial cableway gently lifts visitors almost 500m above sea level. Gaze across the sparkling cityscape of Christchurch, the Canterbury Plains, the high peaks of the Southern Alps, Banks Peninsula, Lake Ellesmere and Lyttelton Harbour.

Antarctic Visitor Centre   (www.iceberg.co.nz)  

Provides visitors of all ages with an interactive, fun and exciting experience of Antarctica, situated near Christchurch airport.

Jellie Park Aqualand   (www.jelliepark.org.nz)  

A Christchurch leisure centre with outdoor and indoor pools, hydroslides, toddlers pool and grassed picnic area.

Queen Elizabeth II Park   (www.qeiipark.org.nz)  

Swimming, hydroslide and fun park.

Ferrymead Historic Park   (www.ferrymead.org.nz)  

Take a trip back in time to 1920 at Ferrymead Historic Park,Christchurch, New Zealand.

Pioneer Leisure Centre   (www.pioneer.org.nz)  

A modern recreation centre and aquatic facility in Christchurch, featuring a fun leisure pool with a wave machine, spa, sauna and steam room all poolside, along with a separate 25 metre, 5 lane lap pool.

Tanks For Everything   (www.tankdriving.co.nz)  

Giving you the chance to drive tanks and other military vehicles, for individuals and groups. Suitable for corporate and client entertainment, clubs, birthdays, and hen or stag party events.

Alpine Ice Sports and Entertainment Centre   (www.alpineice.co.nz)  

Go hard or just chill out with friends and family at this ice skating venue in Christchurch. They cater for all ages and abilities, with public sessions and learn to skate courses.