Garden City Helicopters

Scenic flights from 20 min to 3 hours.

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International Antarctic Centre
A world-class Antarctic experience with simulated polar weather, Hagglund All-Terrain Vehicle ride, penguins, extensive exhibits about Antarctic science missions, café and gift shop.
1 Oct–30 Apr: daily 9AM–7PM; 1 May–30 Sep: daily 9AM–5:30PM$55, $36 child. Unlimited Hagglund all day rides $20, Penguin Backstage Pass $20, $15 child
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Yaldhurst Museum
Mostly interesting for its collection of over 150 classic and vintage vehicles. Closed since Covid and it is estimated to reopen in 2025.
daily 10AM–5PM (5–9PM by arrangement for groups of 10 or more)$20 adult, $5 child
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Riccarton Rotary Market
Selling all sorts of things from plants, fruit and vegetables to Kiwi souvenirs and cheap Asian wares. Has performances, bouncy castles and food.
Sun 9AM-2PM (wet or fine)
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
A smaller park than Orana, with a focus on New Zealand species including kiwi in a natural environment. The site also houses Ko Tāne replica Maori village which offers cultural performances and hangi dinners.
Daily 10AM-10PM, kiwi viewing from 11AM$16, $8 child