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Around the country our untamed coastlines, sparkling white sandy beaches, rolling green farmland, snow-capped mountains and native forests are filled with unlimited attractions for those who love the great outdoors. Whether you are a tramper, wildlife enthusiast, angler, skier, surfer or sailor, you'll find New Zealand perfect for outdoor adventures. Aside from our great outdoors, there are also many great family attractions around the country, from theme parks, water parks, zoos and aquariums to beautiful parks and beaches. Kiwis are incredibly talented; our great artists, craftsmen, entertainers and those with 'Kiwi ingenuity' also provide many of the attractions. Check out fabulous artists' studios, galleries, museums, culture shows and live entertainment.

Known as the Garden City, Christchurch offers a superb balance between the historic and the
contemporary - where early settlers' architecture lends a surreal charm to a thriving, exciting,
bustling city. Christchurch is best characterised as a place with colour, atmosphere and
world-class attractions such as the Christchurch Gondola, the unique International Antarctic Centre,
and the brand new Christchurch Art Gallery - a testament to the creative and cultural foundations
upon which it rests. All of this is set against the backdrop of Hagley Park, more than 150 hectares
(395 acres) of beautiful inner-city parkland. It is a relaxed lifestyle - the shopping is
excellent and restaurants provide a multi-ethnic culinary mix topped off with a uniquely New Zealand
flavour. From great-tasting food to festivals, Christchurch and the surrounding Canterbury region
provide a number of unique events and festivals - the Festival of Romance, the International Buskers
Festival, Showtime Canterbury, and the Winter Carnival to name a few. Most of the city's attractions
are accessible by foot or tram. With this level of activity it is probably no surprise that
Christchurch is a sought-after conference and convention venue. It is home to one of New Zealand's
finest purpose-built conference centres, the Christchurch Convention Centre, which is linked by
airbridge to the city's main performing arts centre, the Christchurch Town Hall. The convention
centre can cater for gatherings from 10 to 2500 people, and there is a superb range of accommodation
within walking distance.