Clearwater Golf Resort:

Set within 465 acres and just minutes from the Motel, New Zealand's premier lifestyle resort has something for everyone. Play the 18 hole HSBC NZ PGA Championship golf course enjoy the driving range, tennis courts, walking trails, on site fly fishing, or try your hand at archery. Explore the nine kilometres of walking tracks which span the perimeter of the golf course, adjacent farmlands and ecological heritage sites.


Giant Chess :

The Giant Chess Set in Cathedral Square has become a popular attraction for locals and visitors alike. Anyone can use the chess set, which is available every day depending on the weather.


Friday Lunchtime Concerts:

Christchurch City Council organises lunchtime concerts in Cathedral Square every Friday, throughout the year and feature all sorts of performances. Most concerts feature local bands playing popular, folk and original music.


The Groynes Recreational Reserve:

The Groynes offers variety and fun for all ages and its right next door! Including walking tracks, picnic areas and coin-operated barbeques, trout fishing opportunities, the lakes and waterways provide both recreational activities, a variety of fun watercraft are available for hire, and habitat for wildlife such as trout and waterfowl. A suspension bridge crosses the river to a lake used by the Christchurch Model Yacht Club.


Willowbank Wildlife Park & Restaurant:

Just 10 minues away at Willowbank you'll find such a wide range of New Zealand wildlife. Willowbank provides you with a "Kiwi Guarantee" and is home to New Zealand's largest and most accessible kiwi viewing area. With this unique experience, you will see our natural splendour first hand, and see Kiwis that aren't displayed behind glass. Much of the wildlife wanders free in natural bush surroundings, and is able to be petted and fed.