Christchurch, New Zealand – January 2001


Happy New Year!
Hi everyone. It’s 2001 already! I have several great things for you, so check it out!

Events For January
World Buskers Festival
Date: 18 Jan 01 – 28 Jan 01

A great week full of street entertainment provided by world class performers!
To find out more, contact Jodi Wright
Email Jodi: festpro@clear.net.nz
Phone: +64 33772365
Fax: +64 33772576
Website: www.worldbuskersfestival.com

Canterbury Vin de Pays
So you like wine, huh? How about touring some wineries? You like the sound of that? Well, go on then, read on….

Tours include:

  • Wine tastings at all wineries visited.
  • The ‘Vin de Pays’ platter lunch.
  • Pick up from your Christchurch hotel/motel or the Christchurch Visitor Centre, and comfortable return transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Informative commentary about the region and the wineries.
  • A very friendly and personal service.
  • Opportunity to purchase bottles of wine at the wineries (Some wines are not available from normal retail outlets).
  • Opportunity to walk through a vineyard.
  • On the Waipara Tour you are often able to see where the wine is made, and on occasions, meet a winemaker.

    For more information:
    Address: Canterbury Vin de Pays
    P.O. Box 29-418, Christchurch.
    New Zealand
    Email: jo@canterburyvindepays.co.nz
    Phone: +64-3-3578262
    Cell Phone: +64-25-720243
    Fax: +64-3-3582539
    Website: www.canterburyvindepays.co.nz

    Bungy Rocket
    Are you in for a thrill? Then you might like this!
    More Information:
    Address: PO Box 18295, Christchurch, New Zealand
    Phone: +64 33888295
    Fax: +64 33888356
    Email: bungeerocket@xtra.co.nz
    Website: www.nzcentre.com/bungeerocket

    Useful Links


    Canterbury Tourism


    Kiwi Experience


    AA Guides


    Gateway to NZ


    Accommodation

    Tuscana – luxury suites

    Stonehurst Apartments – dorms to self contained units

    Want to have a good chat about Christchurch?
    My ICQ is: 12163770 or
    email me: jessicar@xtra.co.nz



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