Hagley Oval

With a capacity of 9000, it hosts Test matches, plus Canterbury Knights men's and Magicians women's teams.

Address: 57 Riccarton Ave
Website: hagleyoval.co.nz (opens in a new tab)

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Christchurch Botanic Gardens
30 hectares of exotic and indigenous plants and trees wrapped in a loop of the picturesque Avon River and linking to the 160-hectare Hagley Park. These put the "Garden" in the "Garden City", and the combined total with Hagley Park makes them the second largest inner city park in the world (after New York's Central Park). A new visitor centre and cafe opened in 2014.
Gates open 7AM until one hour before sunset, conservatories 10:15AM–4PM. Information centre open 10:15AM–4PM daily summer, 11AM-3PM winterFree
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Punting on the Avon
Punts depart from Antigua Boatsheds (see above). Glide down the river in Cambridge University style with a uniformed boatsman. An additional route departure at Worcester Bridge is available in summer. There is a $5 discount when buying together with Tram one day pass.
Summer 9AM-5PM, winter 9:30AM-4PMAdult $42, child $30 (5–15 years), family $129 (2 adults and up to 3 children), 30% off for Tram & Gondola Annual Pass holders
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Antigua Boatsheds
Boat hire from historic British boatsheds for a hands-on water experience.
Daily; summer 9:30AM-5:30PM, winter 9:30AM-5PM$12/hr canoe, $25/half-hr rowboat, $25/half-hr paddle boat
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Canterbury Museum
Includes colonial, Māori and natural history sections, Antarctic exploration display, and visiting exhibitions. Closed until mid-2029 for rebuilding. A small selection of exhibits is on shown in the CoCA gallery at 66 Gloucester Street (daily 9AM-5PM), near the Art Gallery.
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