Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Christchurch, South Island

Welcome home! Our industrial creative space hosts a funky cafe, on-site artist studios, and regular creative events. Exchange is one of many projects born out of the earthquakes that still reveals an emerging creative side of the city. Artists need places to connect with each other & the public in an easy, unintimidating way. So we make, perform, experiment, and showcase in the open here. Our once-abandoned Old Pickle Factory/heritage building is now a hotspot for locals and visitors; spend a day relaxing in the cafe, get some work done, bring some art/craft supplies, watch artists in their studios, or buy a 1-of-a-kind souvenir to take home. Visit, grab a coffee, and ask for Preston, he'll show you around this hidden gem and tell you a story; why Christchurch is 1 of the most exciting cities in the world to be in! • 20+ practicing artists from a wide range of creative practices • Creative events almost every night. • 2 apartments above our venue/cafe that you can stay in!

For a “top” experience in Christchurch (15 minute drive from central city), enjoy a relaxing ride to the summit of the Port Hills. Spectacular 360 degree views of the city, Lyttelton Harbour, the majestic Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains. Plenty to see and do - experience the Time Tunnel Ride, go shopping, relax and enjoy a snack or beverage at the Red Rock Cafe.

Banks Peninsula near Christchurch, New Zealand is a must see for its stunning views, beautiful bays and quirky campgrounds. Little River is the gateway to the peninsula. The township has a hotel/pub, 2 cafes, a petrol station, art gallery, craft store and small museum. There are B&Bs, plus the Little River Campground in Okuti Valley Road. They have affordable campervan parks with power, cabins and tentsites set beside a river. The southern bays have some of the best surf, if you know the secret spots as well as good, safe swimming beaches, walking tracks and the Little River Rail Trail. It is a a place that is often over looked as tourists head to Akaroa. If you want to experience more than the usual, to get off the beaten track and really explore, ask at the craft station, which has an info centre.

About - Founded in 1850 as part of the Anglican foundation for Christchurch, Christ’s College is an independent boys’ boarding and day school. Christchurch post-earthquakes is a changed landscape, and heritage buildings such as those seen at College are rare. Here is your opportunity to visit our unique campus with its outstanding collection of heritage buildings, located in the heart of the central city framed by the River Avon, and bordering Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens. Our guides all have a personal link with the school. As either past students, staff or parents, their knowledge of and passion for Christ’s College shows. They would love the opportunity to share this with you. Guided tours of our campus and heritage buildings take place on weekdays at 10am and take approximately 80 minutes. Appreciate the architectural highlights of our campus, such as Big School built in 1863 which is the oldest educational building still in use in New Zealand, the Memorial Dining Hall (1925), the Chapel and more. Don’t leave Christchurch without visiting College.

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Riccarton House & Bush is a unique New Zealand heritage site consisting of two historic buildings, flanked by beautiful open parkland and ornate gardens, bordered by the River Avon and set against extensive native bush forest featuring Kahikatea trees up to 600 years old. This tranquil 12 hectare reserve is located just 3.5 Km from Christchurch city centre. The protected bush area has free entry and the house has a wonderful cafe. Heritage Tours run 6 days per week.