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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Christchurch's pop-up container shopping precinct has opened in the city mall.
The Restart the Heart initiative has used more than 60 shipping containers to house 27 temporary shops and has given the heart of the city a real buzz.
Over 10,000 people queued on opening day to visit the City Mall which has two shopping precincts on either side of the street, arranged in a horseshoe around two two-storey cafes.
Retailers include former High St shops Hunters & Collectors, Toi Toi, and Plush. Other well-known stores include Johnson's Grocery Store, formerly on Colombo St, and Scorpio Books, formerly on Hereford St.
The cafes will be Hummingbird Coffee and Crafted Coffee.
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PUNT FOR A GOLD COIN DONATION
Bring family and friends down to the Antigua Boat Sheds on Sunday 6th November where you can enjoy a relaxing 30-min punt into the Botanic Gardens for a gold coin donation (all proceeds go to St John organisation).
Punts will run continuously and seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. Canoe hire will be running all day, as well as the option of a quick pedal into Hagley Park with Christchurch Bike Tours .
For more information visit http://www.punting.co.nz/Punting-on-the ... 5271_.html
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Explore Christchurch on two-wheels!
To celebrate the start of our summer season Christchurch Bike Tours are running FREE two-hour guided bicycle tours on Saturday 15th October. Dress Code – You must be wearing your best RWC supporters outfit.
Bookings are essential - Call 0800 733 257 to reserve a space.
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