The market will include a selection of Arts and crafts stalls, Christmas goodies, local music, the Stella Artois Garden Bar, Christmas carols and much more.
The Riccarton House Bistro will also be serving food during the markets. The markets are a great opportunity to buy fresh produce for your Christmas dinner, find the perfect gift or simply relax and enjoy the stunning grounds of Riccarton House and Bush.
If you would like to visit the markets via bicycle, check out http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/framesbeer.html to see what Christchurch Bike Tours has to offer.
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Christchurch's i-SITE Visitor Centre has reopened in a specially-designed portable building on Rolleston Avenue, next to Canterbury Museum.
It's an easy walk to attractions such as Christchurch Bike Tours , Punting on the Avon, the Canterbury Museum, Caterpillar Tours at the Botanic Gardens and the North Hagley Park Events Village which is going to be home to some great events over the summer, including the World Buskers Festival in January.
The new i-SITE Visitor Centre is a one-stop shop for visitors and locals looking for travel advice. It also offers ticketing for many key Christchurch tourism activities, including Christchurch Bike Tours , various accommodation and transport for the Canterbury region and the whole of New Zealand.
For more informaton, visit http://www.christchurchnz.com/plan-your ... entre.aspx
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The Hard on the Heels exhibition in Canterbury is drawn from rugby photographer Peter Bush's vast library of photographs — including personal favourites and the controversial and candid behind-the-scenes shots. New Zealand's leading rugby photographer, Peter Bush, describes capturing an All Blacks game as "a total workout".
Featuring over 100 images of great All Black moments, games and players over a 60-year period, the Hard on the Heels exhibition at the Canterbury Museum is drawn from Bushy's vast library of photographs and features personal favourites, the controversial and contentious, alongside humorous, candid behind-the-scenes shots.
Hard on the Heels exhibition is running January 29, 2012 - at the Canterbury Museum on Rolleston Avenue.
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Clearwater Golf Club will host the 2011 BMW Golf Tournament from Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 December, 2011. It is a privilege to be hosting top New Zealand golfers such as Michael Campbell, Ryan Fox and Mathew Perry on Canterbury greens.
Clearwater is just a 15-minute drive from central Christchurch so the city will be abuzz with visitors over this period.
Christchurch Bike Tours are running guided city tours daily for those that want to explore the best parts of Christchurch. Over a relaxing two-hours of flat pedalling and informative guiding, tours visit Riccarton House & Bush, Deans Cottage, Mona Vale Estate, Hagley Park, the Botanic Gardens, the Antigua Boat Sheds and a small section of the red-zone cordon.
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Join in the fun and excitement of New Zealand’s largest A&P Show. Country comes to town to celebrate all things agricultural, combined with top class entertainment plus activities and attractions that will delight the whole family.
There will be more than 3,000 animals and 7,000 competitive entries on show.
This year’s Canterbury A&P Show promises a great line up of entertainment from the thrills and excitement of the Lumberjack Show ‘Bushwacker Bonanza’, Clydesdale 100th Anniversary Displays, cooking demonstrations with top chefs including MasterChef’s Jax Hamilton, the comedic talents of Heath Franklin and his alter ego Chopper in the Tui BaaBaa Bar, plenty of live music, and all the Show favourites including the competitive action in the woodchopping and shearing arenas, the Shetland Grand National and the Ballantynes Grand Parade.
Its kiddie heaven in the City Farmyard, an interactive petting area with a difference, toes will be tapping on the Tip Top Family Lawn with the Tip Top Popsicle Band keeping the kids entertained, and there will be screams of delight coming from Showgoers in the carnival area. Plus don’t forget a visit to the Sheep Maternity Ward to witness lambs being born.
The Food & Wine NZ Pavilion will once again be bursting with gourmet produce and tasty treats. A new addition this year is the Home & Garden Pavilion for all the latest ideas and displays for entertaining, decorating, landscaping and building. If you are a keen shopper, visit the Show’s retail hub in the Lifestyle & Leisure Pavilion with products from travel to health, clothing and jewellery.
Come and experience the sights, sounds and smells of rural lifestyles - don’t miss this year’s Canterbury A&P Show!
For more information visit, http://nzcupandshow.co.nz/
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