The Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings.
by worldkiwi
Once upon a time New Zealand had a federal system of government. The Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings, dating from 1858 are the only remaining original provincial government buildings in the country. Tourists can get tours of the building up to 3.30pm each weekday. I really wanted to go into these buildings when I was in Christchurch, but I just didn't have time! The rear of this complex backs onto the Avon River and some of the stone buildings there are very picturesque.
Wizard
by rozehill
Wizard of New Zealand, classified by art galleries and critics as a Living Work of Art, designer of the Post-Modern Cosmology, theorist of the Fun Revolution, founder of the Imperial British Conservative Party, role-model for Post-Feminist men, and Metaphysical Engineer. He stands in the Cathedral Square and talks openly to the public. He never fails to attract an audience!!
Go FIsh (New Brighton Pier)
by Canadian_Traveler
Though I didn't actually go fishing myself I did stand around and watch some local fishermen fish off the end of the New Brighton Pier. They seemed to be catching some pretty big ones as well as some smaller fish (sharks!) that they would just throw back into the water. Some guys had 3 or 4 lines in the water at once.
There was a posted sign which described and depicted most of the fish that are caught in the area (as well as the catch limits for each).
It was an interesting way to spend an hour or so on a cool winter day in Christchurch.
Hands-on in the Air Force Museum
by Kakapo2
This information is based on what my husband says about the Air Force Museum. It is hailed as a big attraction but I am not particularly interested in this kind of museum and technology, so do not intend to visit. It is a 15 minutes drive from the city centre.
The exhibits include 28 aircraft – but what fascinates hubby most is the possibility to look behind the scenes where they restore old aircrafts, and have fun in the flight simulators.
He says the museum is absolutely worth the visit for grown-ups and children as well – just not for me LOL Even former US president Bill Clinton has been there. They hold themed function and have education programmes for children.
Open daily (except Christmas Day) 10am – 5pm
Free guided tours
Address:
45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram
Directions:
By Car: From the city centre on Main South Road (direction Timaru). When you see an aeroplane on your left, turn left.
By Bus: From the Bus Exchange in the city centre the red buses # 5 (Hornby) and 81 (Lincoln) stop near the museum on Main South Road.
Air New Zealand
by Kate-Me
We flew Air New Zealand one way, and I have to say, at only 3 3/4 hours to Melbourne, it was a very nice short flight.
We had the latest movie to watch (Master and Commander) plus a good documentary about the making of Lord of the Rings.
The food on board was nice, and for dessert we even had Hokey Pokey icecream (which if I remember from my childhood is a bit of a NZ specialty).
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Balloons preparing for take-off at dawn
another quiet road
Busy port
Backdrop of the Port Hills.
