http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120201-202419 The Complete History of Christchurch (abridged)

Date: Wednesday 1st - Sunday 19th February
Times: 2pm & 7pm performances
Where: Daffodil Lawn, Botanic Gardens

A light-hearted look at Christchurch – recent history, including the current earthquake situation, as well as right back to the colonists and Ngāi Tahu – all done in under 90 minutes.

The show will be performed by The Outwits, a well-known talented group made up of experienced performers: Greg Cooper, Jared Corbin and Andrew Ford. Mark Hadlow has also performed with The Outwits and has taken time out from his work on The Hobbit to direct this unique and inspiring performance as a way, along with the boys, of giving something back to the people of Christchurch.

For more information visit, http://www.summertimes.co.nz/Events/Com ... church.asp]]> http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120125-203728 Christchurch Bike Tours have been included on page 10 of this new guide.

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In the eyes of the judges, Air New Zealand was the best airline in the world in the past twelve months.

The ATW judges lauded Air New Zealand’s industry-leading innovation and motivation of its staff, which had resulted in exceptional performance across the airline in market position, customer service, fiscal management and operational safety.

They described Air New Zealand as an industry trendsetter in a number of areas including product innovation and social media.

Judges were also impressed with the airline’s environmental initiatives including its commitment to operating a very young and highly fuel efficient fleet.

Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe, who will travel to Singapore next month to collect the award, said today’s announcement came as a huge thrill.

“Winning ATW Airline of the Year in 2010 was in my view one of the greatest accolades that had ever been bestowed on Air New Zealand - in our industry it’s equivalent to winning an Oscar. To pick up the award again this year is simply outstanding.”

For flights into Christchurch you can book with Air New Zealand by visiting, www.airnewzealand.co.nz]]> http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry120111-130517
Hi Stephanie
We really enjoyed the christchurch bike tour and Jacky was a great guide. She really tailored her presentations for us as locals and the Australians on board too. I learned quite a bit. At all times we felt safe with her guidance through the dodgier areas where the roading and traffic flow wasn't as smoothe as it once was.
I will recommend this activity to anyone - visitors to Chch and locals. Well done you for keeping the business going through thick and thin...
Ps - I learnt about the tours after reading the Escape artice in The Press. It has also increased my reading of Escape too.
Keep up the great work!
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The Breeze Lazy Sundays - 9 Jan till 13 Mar
Where: Bontanic Gardens
Cost: Free event
Enjoy relaxing with a picnic and soaking up some great local musical talent.

The Inagural New Zealand Sandcastle Competition - 21/22 Jan Where: New Brighton Beach
Cost: Free
Head to the beach and check out some amazing sandcastle creations.

Christchurch Farmers' Market - Re-opens 9th Jan (every Saturday)
Where: Riccarton House
Cost: Free (bring money for buying local delights though!)
Set in the stunning grounds of Riccarton
House, the Farmers' Market runs each Saturday morning from 9am to noon. Christchurch Bike Tours run two-hour tours to the market each week for $40 per person which includes a bike, helmet and guide. For more information click here...

World Buskers Festival - 19 till 29 Jan Where: North Hagley Park & New Brighton
Cost: Some performances are free, others require tickets
Christchurch's hugely ppopular buskers' festival has a laugh ready for everyone!

Touring Exhibition - Off the Wall: WearableArt Close Up - till 18 Mar
Where: Canterbury Museum
Cost: Free
This exhibition showcases a selection of the very best garments from the WOW® historic collection. A collection of these garments will also be accompanied by a significant New Zealand artist's painting, including Bill Hammond, Grahame Sydney and Timo Ranneli, adding another level of story telling within each piece.]]> http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry111221-210544
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The blog show's you just how Christchurch city – the third largest in New Zealand with some 380,000 inhabitants – is recovering from what the experts all agree was a unique set of circumstances never before witnessed world-wide in the form of a series of high magnitude earthquakes between September 2010 and June 2011.

If you would like to see what activities there are to do in Christchurch visit, http://popupcity.co.nz/movin%e2%80%99-a ... ristchurch]]> http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry111130-124737
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. ]]> http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry111129-132539
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.

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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. ]]> http://www.chchbiketours.co.nz/blog/index.php?entry=entry111122-075548
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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