Top Six Winter Activities In Christchurch

What better way to get out of the winter storm than…experience an even colder one indoors? The International Antarctic Centre celebrates our city’s unique gateway status through interactive experiences and rides. Meet penguins and huskies, ride a Hägglund over bumpy terrain, and learn everything there is to know about this extreme environment.

Can’t get enough of the cold? Lace up ya skates and head to Alpine Ice. With public skating sessions every day, this ice-skating rink is a great place to head for a family day of physical entertainment.
They have everything you need there – all you have to do is check the session times!

Warm up while soaking in stunning ocean views at He Puna Taimoana. Immerse yourself in the five luxurious hot pools or step into the steam room or sauna as you watch the waves roll onto the shore.

For an extra special start to your day, experience the most luxurious session yet, the Sunrise Soak. Perfect for a special occasion, a well-deserved treat or a wonderful gift, Sunrise Soak is the ultimate in pampering and relaxation. Complete relaxation is waiting for you this winter. 

Winter is the perfect time to witness the Aurora Australis – the Southern Lights. Experience the stellar sights of the Banks Peninsula night sky in this stargazing group tour. Including naked eye, binoculars and telescope observations, learn about the night skies in this immersive experience in one of the darkest places in the world.

Follow your guide Luca as he takes you on a journey of discoveries. On a clear night, it is essentially impossible to run out of objects to look for in the night sky, making stargazing an infinite source of inspiration and amazement! 

Combine the real rush of adrenaline with great views of the city and its sights, where you can see all the way from the ocean to the spectacular Southern Alps on a crisp, clear bluebird day.

You can’t visit Christchurch without a visit to the Christchurch Adventure Park! So take to the skies and get a unique perspective on our corner of the world…

Discover our parks, hills, rivers and beaches with an exhilarating walk, hike or bike in the crisp winter air. Rug up, glove up, scarf up and wrap up and make the most of a brisk blue day.

Ōtautahi Christchurch boasts one of the driest winter climates across the motu, and above average sunshine hours help brighten any winter’s day, so beat the winter blues and see why we love to make the most of this time of year.