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- Locals have answered 11 questions about Christchurch.
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1. She Chocolat
- This is not 'just' chocolate at its best, but also a wonderful restaurant, a 1 or 3-day chocolate school and wedding venue.
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- Banks Peninsula
- Nile Expert Tip: Set aside a day for a tour (they pick you up from 'the square' in the city) or if driving yourself, make...
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2. International Antarctic Centre
- An award-winning activity that creates the thrill and chill of the South Pole
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- North of Cathedral Square
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3. The Bone Dude's - Bone Carving Studio
- Great way to create your own menento and learn a little of kiwi culture
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- East of Cathedral Square
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4. Mona Vale
- Heritage gardens and house
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- West of Cathedral Square
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5. Little River
- A small village with great food and art: a must-do stop on the way too of from the Akaroa area
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- Banks Peninsula
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6. Air Force Museum of New Zealand
- This free attraction is well-loved by all who enjoy planes or air-force history
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- West of Cathedral Square
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7. Christchurch Gondola Ride
- this is one of the most popular Christchurch activities. the gondola takes you to 500m (1500ft) above sea level for 360° views over Pegasus Bay, the Pacific Ocean, Banks Peninsula, Lyttleton Harbour, and across the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps.
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- East of Cathedral Square
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8. Christchurch Gondola
- Panoramic View of Canterbury
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- South of Cathedral Square
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9. Aoraki Balloon Safaris
- Fly Away Balloon
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10. Ferrymead Heritage Park
- Working Edwardian village
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- Sumner District
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The Best of NileGuide
- So what brought you to Christchurch in the first place? Probably one of the big, looming attractions that lures most travelers. Bright lights, big names, engraved plaques—these are the on-the-beaten-path hot spots no visitor to Christchurch should miss. Plus, they make for some great photo ops. Your friends back home might get jealous.
