Welcome to Adventure Specialties Trust 

Welcome to AquaGym - Christchurch Swim School

We believe that every child should be given the opportunity to gain the lifetime benefits of being able to swim.

Our Swim School is member of the prestigious ANZUS World Swim School Group, The United States Swim Schools Association, The Australian Swim Schools Association and The New Zealand Swim Teachers and Coaches Association. Our Leaders participate in these yearly conferences to ensure we are teaching with leading edge practices world wide. 

Botanic Gardens Children's playground

The children's playground is near the Armagh Street car park entrance.

A popular playground, it's been entertaining generations of Christchurch children for many years.

Play equipment includes swings, slides, multi-play structures and climbing towers.

There is also a liberty swing available for children with disabilities. To use the swing, please collect the key from the Visitor Centre.

Bridle Path Walk

The main access to the Bridle Path and nearby tracks is from the gondola car park in Heathcote, Barnett Park car park, the Summit Road, and Evans Pass Road. Some car parking is available at either end of the closed section of Summit Road.
Be prepared this is a hill and you will be in for a good workout as it is a steep walk however once at the top views from the summit are well worth the effort.

Welcome to Burnsco Christchurch

Shop with Burnsco Christchurch for a big selection of top quality marine and motorhome gear at great prices.

If your looking for outdoor equipment or fishing gear come in and see us, books, DVD’s, electronics, safety and clothing.

Interested in Kayaking we offer a large range of Kayaks or other watersport equipment to meet your needs.

Need RV accessories we have everything covered, electronic equipment, pumps, plumbing or ventilation and much more.

Since 2012 Canterbury Kayaking in Christchurch has been the industry leader in multisport kayak instruction. We are a relatively new organisation, with a vision to provide you with a more effective way to reach your goals than has ever been offered before. 

Kia Ora!

I'm KT and Christchurch Sea Kayaking tours is my brainchild.  I love living in Christchurch, New Zealand and also love outdoor activities, so I have found a way to combine the two in Kayaking taking people for tours on the Avon to the sea.

Call us now on 027 448 3696 Visit Website or click here to email Christchurch Sea Kayaking.

Corsair Bay

Corsair Bay Christchurch is a beautiful bay only ten minutes drive from Lyttelton, around the port hills and is a great place for the family swimming or a relaxing picnic. A lot of us in Christchurch would have experienced a day or two as kids at the bay.  In my own case I went back with mates later on as it is a really good place to swim and relax.
Swim out to the secured raft or sunbathe in the grass as the kids play in the shallow water of the inlet Canoe or kayak.

Christchurch the garden city of New Zealand is also the city for cyclists with such a focus on making the city cycle friendly.  The bike tracks and bike paths increase all the time.

In 2017 Christchurch took out the inaugural NZ Transport Agency’s annual Favourite Places to Ride competition.
This award was in recognition of the significant investment by the Christchurch City Council and the Government in urban cycle ways.

Welcome to Dive HQ Christchurch, your home of Scuba.

Make the most of your SCUBA diving and Spearfishing adventures!  

Looking to extend your diving skills, or get qualified as an instructor? Or perhaps you want to take an underwater trip with some friends and grab some great new gear? Dive HQ Christchurch has everything you need.

Ernle Clark Reserve Christchurch

Just a short walk.

Start at Earnlea Terrace opposite South Library on Colombo St. Follow the formed gravel path beside the river through the beautiful woodland reserve Ernle Clark. For a longer walk, continue along the sealed path by the river, cross Cashmere Road to reach Cashemere Valley Reserve 30 minutes return.
Although it is a short walk it is interesting and definately worth a look.

Its a shared use walkway and dogs need to be on a leash.

This walk showcases some of Canterbury's most spectacular coastal views, a penguin colony, quirky old baches and a slice of New Zealand's military history.

Welcome to Hagley Golf Club

Those of us lucky to be living, working or just staying close to the centre of the city are just minutes away from that relaxing game of golf. No more fighting the traffic to get to the course, Canterbury’s oldest golf course is right here in the middle of the city.
First established in the 1870s, the course hosted the 1893 New Zealand Championship.

Halswell Quarry Christchurch Walks

Duration of walk: Various walks ranging from 5 - 40 minutes with the opportunity to combine walks its up to the individual to pick the route and pathways the quarry has picnic areas and includes walkways around the lakes and sister city gardens great asset for Christchurch.

Start location: All walks can be accessed from the car park off Kennedys Bush Road we found the first stage walking up to a viewing platform to be the most challenging once past this it is fairly easy.

He Puna Taimoana the Christchurch Hot Water Pools is open.
People wanting to have a soak in the hot pools will need to make a booking and pay online

Do you live in Christchurch? Click here to Apply for your resident card today  . and receive a discount.

Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway

This walk was definitely one of our favorites.  On a good day it is splendid and well worth the effort with awesome views.

Observe seals and seabirds, explore historic pā and whaling sites and enjoy clifftop views of the sea and mountains. Suitable for families, the whole walkway takes three hours but you can also explore a range of shorter tracks.

The track crosses the peninsula’s clifftop, with great views of the Seaward Kaikōura Range, ocean and coastline, to South Bay. It returns to the township via South Bay and Toms Track.

Learn to Surf in Sumner Christchurch, New Zealand. Your instructor Aaron Lock is one of New Zealand’s most experienced Surfing instructors and he has a great team of experienced instructors.
We offer surf lessons and surf coaching to all abilities of surfer.

From Beginner to Advanced

Linwood Rugby Football Club Christchurch

Call us now on  03-389 3007  Visit Website or Click here to email

Welcome to Margaret Mahy Family Playground Christchurch “It’s Free”

This Christchurch playground is without doubt a great asset for the garden city, understood to be perhaps the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Located next to the Christchurch Avon River or "Ōtākaro" and an easy walk from centre of the city.

It is a must to visit if you have children as it has plenty for them to do and a lot of it you can join in with them as well, we are talking serious fun for the kids and they won’t want to leave.

Welcome to McMillan's Aquatic Centre

Christchurch based swim school for advanced beginners, mini squad swimmers and adult lesson and lane hire.

A privately owned and operated swim school. Our pool is a five-lane, 20m, indoor heated facility.
We offer dedicated swimming tuition for adults, children, and mini-squad swimmers.
The pool is also available for adult lane hire for those wishing to swim lengths.

Mount Lyford

Family operated ski field Mt Lyford is said to be one of New Zealand's sunniest ski areas.
The west-facing field receives sun from 9am to 4.30pm "and can be one of the first to open".

Mt Lyford is set up perfectly to cater for entry-level and intermediate skiers and snowboarders however there is also plenty of steep challenging terrain off the Terako Rope Tow.

Mt Lyford has a centrally located day lodge, with rental equipment available and a cafe.

All main runs are groomed daily.

Christchurch Bike Share Pilot

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The Christchurch Bike Share Pilot is a community backed initiative to test bike share as a concept for public transport in Christchurch. The first half hour of every ride is free. Follow the instructions to sign up, download the app and get riding!

Vision for Christchurch

We think Christchurch should have a world class bike share system, well maintained, and integrated with public transport. We've been working with local and central government to assist with planning for a city bike share system

Another good walking area at an easy level.

Ngā Puna Loop Walk Christchurch

Starting off at the carpark on MacFarlane Ave inside Canterbury Agricultural Park (A&P Show location) along with Ngā Puna Wai which is home to the new Christchurch athletics and sporting facility, replacing what used to be at QEII.

Otukaikino Track Christchurch New Zealand

The track is divided into four sections and linear walks can be created around these to suit individual needs.
The main entry points are Darroch Street Reserve, The Groynes dog park, Clearwater Resort and Roto Kohatu Reserve. 

Starting from Darroch Street, the track makes its way through the countryside before coming to the dog park in The Groynes. Be aware that because of the popularity of the park there may be dogs loose on the walking track.

Book your visit

Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre

Christchurch Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre whether you want to swim, relax with the kids or set a personal best in the gym, the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre has it all.

Rakaia Gorge Walkway Christchurch New Zealand a spectacular walk.

This walkway offers several geological and historic features as it traverses the edge of the Rakaia Gorge.

Welcome to Rawhiti Golf Club Christchurch

Rawhiti Golf Club is located on Rawhiti Municipal Golf Links, in the Christchurch sea side suburb of New Brighton.
The club was established in 1930.

In the ZONE River Road Walk

If you enjoy a walk with scenery and haven’t tried the River Road section yet it is worth having a wander.
Starting at Fitzgerald Avenue and ending at Dallington Terrace is a walk of hidden gems such as Letterbox Love, River Retreat, fruit trees, Playground with a Toddlers pool and a community garden all part of the Red Zone.

As you near the cleared land area, it has a park like look about it you can see the love that has gone into making this vast area something special.

Welcome to Stewarts Gully Sailing club, with Christchurch only a fifteen minutes drive away.

Stewart’s Gully Sailing Club was formed in 1950.
Sailing on the sheltered waters of the Waimakariri River between the old railway bridge and the Kaiapoi river and beyond.
We are a family oriented Christchurch club with an emphasis on yacht racing, coaching, learning to sail, safety, Racing Rules and social activities.

Sumner Beach

Close to the township of Sumner this Christchurch beach that continues onto Scarborough beach by a 1.25 km promenade starting at Cave Rock. Sumner beach also has the nearby outlet of the Avon Heathcote Estuary. Note although it is possible to reach the South Shore side of the outlet from Sumner beach hidden strong rips and undertows at the mouth can be a danger to swimmers.

Taylors Mistake a Christchurch beach has always been a very popular beach in Christchurch.

Surf Lifeguards patrol this beach over the weekends “Volunteers over summer", and paid Guards patrol during the week over the school summer break. There are rip currents to be aware of. It is generally safe to swim in surf under 1m.

It is at the starting point of the Godley Heads track well worth taking on a good day.

Templars Island

Along the south side of the Waimakariri River, Templars Island is a peaceful escape from city life with more than 40 native plant species to be found beneath the exotic river control plantings.

Go nature walking, bird watching, swimming or take a picnic and watch the world go by. 

Templeton Summer Pool Christchurch

A great spot to keep cool and splash around with friends and family over summer.

The Templeton Summer Pool is located at 62 Kirk Road, Templeton (external link) and is open from 1 December 2018 to 24 February 2019. 

You can take the yellow line bus (external link) to get here or use the onsite parking or bike stands at the Templeton Community Centre.

The Christchurch Slackline Group

Christchurch has a group that is interested in Longlines, Tricklines, Highlines, Waterlines, blind walking, rodeo, yoga, acrobatics.

They have a have a Slackpark in City Centre at the below location.
They also frequent North Hagley Park next to the lake however tree protection is required in the parks.

195 Hereford Street.

Contact can be made on their facebook page.

Welcome to the Slackline Shop NZ Christchurch

Having slackline webbings that were made in New Zealand, available for sale to New Zealand slackliners made perfect sense.

Travis Wetland walk Christchurch New Zealand.

An easy walk over flat terrain mostly surrounded by trees, bush or the wetlands with plenty of birdlife and spots to stop off and view the wildlife. Travis Wetland covers 116 hectares of previously farmed Christchurch land and drained natural wetland of which the track goes around the outside.

Washpen falls approximately one hour from Christchurch located on private land.

We were met at an old woolshed by the owner where a small fee was taken.  A brief description was provided where the track takes you through an ancient Volcanic Canyon which is now a reserve filled with lush native bush and wonderful bird life. This un-spoilt area is easily accessed via constructed tracks, steps and walkways.

Wharenui Swim Club Christchurch

The Wharenui Swim Club Aquatic Centre is one of the premier swim clubs in New Zealand. Founded in 1911 it is also one of the oldest and largest clubs, with a proud history of swimming successes and innovations. Today Wharenui is one of the largest clubs in Christchurch and the South Island and offers quality coaching from our Learn to Swim programme right through to our top squad lead by 1994 Commonwealth Games gold medalist Martin Harris.

The Christchurch club has a strong team culture led by our team captains Evelyn and Chris.