TranzAlpine Train
South Island, New Zealand
|A superb 5-hour (one-way) coast-to-coast train journey that takes you through New Zealand’s ‘Great Divide’, the spine of mountains running down the island’s centre.
Best for ages: 4+ | £100 | 5 hours
*Sorry, we do to have a destination guide for this destination
South Island, New Zealand
|A superb 5-hour (one-way) coast-to-coast train journey that takes you through New Zealand’s ‘Great Divide’, the spine of mountains running down the island’s centre.
Best for ages: 4+ | £100 | 5 hours
Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom (UK)
A superb 2-mile headland walk, taking in views, wildlife and a golden sandy beach. One of the best short walks in southern England.
Best for ages: 4+ | Free | 2 hours
Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom (UK)
Families line the quay at this sleepy waterfront village, armed with lines and crabbing buckets, to see who can catch the largest crustacean. Try to go at high tide when the crabs are emboldened to venture from their hiding spots.
Best for ages: 4+ | Free | 1-3 hours
Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
This national museum for New Zealand’s Air Force (RNZAF), dedicated to the country’s aviation history, occupies 37 hectares in a Christchurch suburb. The six display buildings feature historic aircraft, engines and components, enemy memorabilia, informative and interactive displays and even a Mosquito plane simulator. Open daily.
Best for ages: 8+ | Free
Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
The South Island’s major art museum houses an excellent collection of artworks throughout the ages, from old masters to modern art. Unsurprisingly, it’s also the place to see the best local and national art. Check the website for free guided tours.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
This vibrant indoor farmer’s market and foodie hub was initially meant as a temporary pop-up type facility in a shopping mall damaged by the Christchurch earthquake. Seven years on it’s now one of the city’s top shopping and dining destinations, and a real post-tragedy success story.
Best for ages: 8+ | Free
Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
This small museum tells the story of the terrible 2010 & 2011 earthquakes that destroyed much of Christchurch and the Canterbury Plain. A sobering reminder of the power of nature, and our dependence on her goodwill.
Best for ages: 8+ | £5
Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
A small, intimate and well-run boutique hotel – possibly the best small hotel in New Zealand – with an exceptional in-house restaurant. Ideally located close to the centre of Christchurch.
Official star rating: