Christ's College:
There are records showing that Christ's College had rugby games on their grounds next to the Botanic Gardens in the early 1850's (although the first official rugby game in NZ was recorded in Nelson in 1870). The tour passes these grounds. This is also where Robbie Deans went to school and many past All Blacks.
Dean's Cottage:
The bike tour spends 20-minutes exploring Deans Cottage, Riccarton House and Riccarton Bush, where Wallabies coach, Robbie Deans' ancestors set up life in New Zealand in the 1840's.
What a great way to cover christchurchs' rugby and city highlights!
For more information, visit http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/original.html
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Gordon Ramsay, celebrity chef, restaurateur and broadcaster arrives in Christchurch for a gala dinner in June 2010.
Duco Events directors David Higgins and John McRae are excited to have finally signed Ramsay after a two-year wait. “We’re expecting a thrilling evening with Gordon Ramsay, and certainly an evening not to be missed,” said Higgins. “Not knowing exactly what to expect from the man famous for his temper and scathing outbursts in the kitchen is half of the anticipation!”
Ramsay will whip up stories as part of a keynote speech, followed by a Q & A session. Renowned for his pursuit of excellence and speaking his mind, the evening promises to be thoroughly entertaining and thought-provoking.
He is without doubt one of the best chefs in the world and has a restaurant empire spanning UK, USA, Europe, Dubai, Tokyo, South Africa, Versailles, Tuscany and Sardinia as well as the UK’s oldest independent cookery school, Tante Marie. In March of this year, Gordon Ramsay’s first Australian restaurants maze and maze Grill, opened in the heart of Australia’s food capital, Melbourne
Ramsay has been awarded a total of 16 Michelin Stars and in 2007 became one of only three chefs in the United Kingdom to hold three Michelin stars at one time. He currently ranks third in the world in terms of Michelin Stars behind Joel Robuchon and Alain Ducasse.
Guests will also enjoy a cocktail reception, three course dinner, and live entertainment. Bookings and information are available at: www.DucoEvents.co.nz
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Christchurch will provide the perfect base for English rugby fans planning to travel to New Zealand for the World Cup in 2011.
Gregg Anderson, Tourism New Zealand's UK regional manager, pointed out that visitors can stay in Christchurch to see some of England's matches or arrange trips to cities such as Dunedin and Auckland.
The city also provides opportunities to take day trips to locations like Kaikoura, which is famous for its whale watching.
Visitors can also head to some of the vineyards located throughout the Canterbury region.
'What you'll see is a lot of people basing themselves in Christchurch for the match and then taking day trips and perhaps one or two overnight trips out of Christchurch, rather than spending a two- or three-week period there,' Mr Anderson said.
Due to run from 9 September to 23 October next year, the Rugby World Cup will feature matches in several locations across New Zealand.
Christchurch City Bike Tours will be running tours every day throughout this period. What a great way for fans to familirise themselves with the city!
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Join us this Saturday at 9am outside the Christchurch Information Centre in Cathedral Square for the Canterbury Farmers' Market Bike Tour.
Enjoy a pleasant guided cycle out to the Riccarton House Farmers’ Market to sample some of Canterbury’s finest produce and mingle with the locals while soaking up the ambience and listening to live music.
For more information click here...
To book click here...
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Christchurch Bike Tours have organised a special 'Gourmet Bike Tour' for Mother's Day on Sunday the 9th of May 2010.
The four-hour "Mother's Day" tour departs from Cathedral Square at 10am and includes a sampling of some of Canterbury’s finest culinary delights. A fascinating guide, bike hire and helmet is also included.
The finale of the tour is a three-course tasting lunch at an outstanding and elegant restaurant situated in the picturesque Botanic Gardens. The restaurant has its very own fruit and vegetable garden and is run under the principles of environmental sustainability.
Special tour price - $99 per person. To check availability and book please call 0800 733 257. For more information click here...
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