Guidebook for Christchurch

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Guidebook for Christchurch

Parks & Nature

Travis Wetland is the last large freshwater wetland in Christchurch - an important habitat for native wetland plants and birds.
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Travis Wetland Nature Heritage Park
280 Beach Rd
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Travis Wetland is the last large freshwater wetland in Christchurch - an important habitat for native wetland plants and birds.

Entertainment & Activities

The 5500-square-metre facility features a 130-metre long hydroslide, a 25-metre lap pool, a leisure pool with a lazy river channel and water toys, an adventure playground, a learn-to-swim pool, a hydrotherapy pool, a spa, a steam room, and a sauna. It also has a fitness centre and a cafe. The 25-metre pool has a movable floor, which can be raised and lowered. This is 10 minutes walk from the cottage
Taiora: QEII Recreation and Sport Centre
193 Travis Road
The 5500-square-metre facility features a 130-metre long hydroslide, a 25-metre lap pool, a leisure pool with a lazy river channel and water toys, an adventure playground, a learn-to-swim pool, a hydrotherapy pool, a spa, a steam room, and a sauna. It also has a fitness centre and a cafe. The 25-metre pool has a movable floor, which can be raised and lowered. This is 10 minutes walk from the cottage

Sightseeing

In 1894 the first New Brighton Pier was opened and for the next 70 years it provided the citizens of Christchurch with a recreational destination in the traditional British style. Along the way the pier had a “penny arcade” full of games and amusements and even a nightclub, the Shoreline, at the shore end. The pier complemented New Brighton’s role as a favourite seaside outing and, for many years. The original pier was built of wood. Original grand designs were for the pier to be 600ft long with a 100ft octagon at the end. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the opening of the New Brighton Pier on 21 June 2007 the structure is permanent lit and well worth a visit day or night.
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New Brighton Pier
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In 1894 the first New Brighton Pier was opened and for the next 70 years it provided the citizens of Christchurch with a recreational destination in the traditional British style. Along the way the pier had a “penny arcade” full of games and amusements and even a nightclub, the Shoreline, at the shore end. The pier complemented New Brighton’s role as a favourite seaside outing and, for many years. The original pier was built of wood. Original grand designs were for the pier to be 600ft long with a 100ft octagon at the end. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the opening of the New Brighton Pier on 21 June 2007 the structure is permanent lit and well worth a visit day or night.

Arts & Culture

Fantastic building beside the pier to visit and relax in. This striking library building was completed in 1999 and has won many awards.
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New Brighton Library
213 Marine Parade
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Fantastic building beside the pier to visit and relax in. This striking library building was completed in 1999 and has won many awards.

Shopping

Every Saturday between 10 am and 1 pm. My favourite place to purchase baking / fresh veges and fruit or expeience the wide selection of food vendoers on offer.
New Brighton Seaside Market
25 Brighton Mall
Every Saturday between 10 am and 1 pm. My favourite place to purchase baking / fresh veges and fruit or expeience the wide selection of food vendoers on offer.

Drinks & Nightlife

Movies are close by at the Palms Shopping centre. In the mall you will find a Countdown Supermarket, Banks, K-Mart, Clothes, Shoes and gift shops.
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Reading Cinemas The Palms
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Movies are close by at the Palms Shopping centre. In the mall you will find a Countdown Supermarket, Banks, K-Mart, Clothes, Shoes and gift shops.