One fun day out
Spending the school holidays in the city? Here’s how to enjoy a full day around town.
10am: Start your day in the city with the vibrant arts precinct – browsing the creative works within Christchurch Art Gallery and The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora. Prefer fresh air? Utilise the maps found at smartview.ccc.govt.nz or watchthisspace.org.nz and see why Christchurch has become a street art capital, with the countless artworks lining our streets. Grab a snack from Riverside Market or a curbside vendor to keep the energy high.
12pm: Make your way to the Gondola, and, if your crew is brave enough, walk the Bridle Path track to get there – promising a late lunch at Sumner beach as motivation. Don’t forget to snap a family photo during the ride.
2pm: On your descent, take the short drive to Sumner as promised to find a spot that suits the family for a sit-down bite. Finish with a sweet treat – we suggest an ice cream – before enjoying some time in the sun and on the beach.
4pm: Gauge the energy levels of your whānau before choosing your final activity. Children in an upbeat mood and keen for some competition? Detour past miniature golf course and dinosaur-themed park Jurassic Adventure on your way home. If instead your family has hit the afternoon ‘slump’, wind down with a short stroll around the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Fresh air provides extra oxygen to the brain, thus boosting serotonin production and lifting the mood.
