One Day
Christchurch City Escape
The central city of Christchurch is evolving into a smart, future-focused hub featuring restored heritage buildings alongside stylish new venues, hotels, shops and a vibrant hospitality scene.
Morning
Indulge in some of the city's popular art, history and cultural hotspots. Enjoy a morning tea on board one of the beautifully restored heritage trams, transporting you through the vibrant cityscape, or jump on board a London-style double-decker bus for a unique city experience.
For a more modern twist on art, enjoy an inspiring private street art tour, or get around the city on a unique two-wheeler with a bicycle tour. Peddle your way to some of the city's best quirky coffee shops, zip down side streets and laneways to explore boutique shops and more. Make it a treasure hunt style for your incentive clients with plenty of local hidden gems to explore.
To round out your morning, experience the iconic Punting on the Avon. Sit back, relax and let a punter dressed in Edwardian attire show you why Christchurch has a reputation as the Garden City. And for a bit of a surprise why not get your/your client's CEO to be the punter for the group or be serenaded by an opera singer while enjoying a relaxing punt.
Afternoon
Spend the afternoon at an iconic attraction on the city’s fringe. Head north of the central city to the International Antarctic Centre, where you can explore an icy way of living, see cold-loving wildlife or have your own 3D movie made ready to be shown in their theatre as a nice welcome surprise.
Get in touch with your artistic side at Paint & Sip Studio, express your creativity and sip your way to a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Make your own signature perfume at Fragranzi Artisan Perfume Studio, the only perfumery in the South Island.
Evening
Kick your evening off in style with a bespoke behind-the-scenes tour with the curators at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū. For a more hands-on activity, book in a private cocktail making class at Kong, a 1930s speak-easy style bar on The Terrace in the heart of the city.
The city is packed full of wonderful places to eat and drink. Venture out and enjoy an exquisite evening of fine fare, fabulous hospitality, and fun entertainment.
If you prefer a more intimate experience like no other, then get in touch with the team at Ballantynes for a private chef's table experience and have the whole department store to yourselves. While there why not do some shopping with a personal stylist to get up-to-date fashion advice.
