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AKAROA AKAROA Welcome to Akaroa A beautiful drive from Christchurch of just 75 kilometres, is Akaroa a historic French and British settlement located in the heart of an ancient volcano. A popular place for both locals and tourists, with many Christchurch people owning a batch in this sleepy little town that has grown up into a destination spot. This village has colonial architecture, galleries, craft stores, and cafés, a popular place for cruise ships to stop. If you just want to take a relaxing stroll around the town or stretch your legs exploring the area it is a great place to visit.	BUNSCO BUNSCO 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. 03 343 6485 christchurch@burnsco.co.nz Visit Website	DINGHYS & OUTBOARDS DINGHYS & OUTBOARDS Welcome to Dinghy’s & Outboard’s Christchurch Dinghy’s & Outboard’s provide a wide selection of your Dinghy and Outboard requirements as well as the many accessories to make your boating experience even more enjoyable. We offer a full service facility with same day turn around including full steering conversions or replacements. 03 338 4680 admin@dinghysandoutboards.co.nz Visit Website	PUNTING ON THE AVON RIVER PUNTING ON THE AVON RIVER An iconic Christchurch activity not to be missed. Admire the beautiful Christchurch Botanic Gardens or the changing face of the city centre as you are expertly guided gently along the Avon River on our authentic Edwardian Punting tours. Located at the Antigua Boatsheds Christchurch .
AMURI ALPINE RAFTING AMURI ALPINE RAFTING Amuri Alpine Rafting Thinking of heading to Hanmer Springs? Come and visit us at Adrenaline Canyon Adventures and Amuri Jet for a range of adventurous, exciting and fun activities for all ages that New Zealand has to offer. Whilst taking in the magnificent beauty of the surroundings of this thermal Alpine Village.	CANTERBURY KAYAKING CANTERBURY KAYAKING 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. 027 316 3879 info@canterburykayaking.co.nz	LAKE ROTO KOHATU LAKE ROTO KOHATU Lake Roto Kohatu Christchurch A hidden gem the Harewood reserve off Johns road is the largest body of fresh water suitable for swimming in Christchurch and is going to have an upgrade to its parking and facilities. It is situated in an industrial area. The small lake area itself is surrounded by grassy slopes with some trees for shade along with walking tracks that surround the lake itself. The facility was developed as an area for powered and non powered crafts and is popular among Jet Skiers.	TAYLORS MISTAKE TAYLORS MISTAKE 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.
ANTIGUA BOATSHEDS ANTIGUA BOATSHEDS Antigua Boatsheds Christchurch The Antigua Boat Sheds have a part in Christchurch’s early history that goes back over 130 years. In 1882, two boat builders of Lyttleton, Messrs Albert Shaw and J.T. Tidd, erected large boat sheds on the Avon River by the Antigua Street Bridge. An illustrated guide to Christchurch, published in 1885, highlights the facilities for boating that were offered there. 03 366 5885 kitchen@boatsheds.co.nz Visit Website	CHRISTCHURCH SEA KAYAKING CHRISTCHURCH SEA KAYAKING 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. 027 448 3696 chchseakayaking@gmail.com	PADDLER ZONE PADDLER ZONE Welcome to Paddler Zone Christchurch (03) 341 3017 info@paddlerzone.co.nz Visit Website	WAIMAKARIRI RIVER WAIMAKARIRI RIVER Waimakariri River Waimakariri River Christchurch can vary widely in its flow and current, so swim here with caution and also be mindful of boating traffic. Popular swimming holes can be found by the old Waimakariri bridge outside of Kaiapoi or in the Gorge. If you have never swam there only swim where others are and be aware there is a strong current and no life guards.
AVON RIVER AVON RIVER The Avon River of Christchurch or Ōtākaro. Follows a winding course through the popular Botanic Gardens, our central city Hagley Park. Onto our historic Antigua Boat Sheds where people hire boats and bikes or take a scenic Punt ride then it flows past the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial.

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