Christchurch, New Zealand – May 1999

Christchurch,

a city of some 300,000 people, has been called the most

English city outside of England and has a wealth of beautiful

old buildings and wonderful parks. The people are friendly

and Christchurch remains one of the world’s few remaining

old-style safe cities.

The climate in Christchuch is mild (summer 18-25 C and

winter 8-15 C). The winter can bring snow on the mountains

and brilliant skifields are within easy reach of the city.

The

scenic snow-capped Southern Alps skirt the fertile farming

Canterbury Plains with its small towns, lovely rivers and

beaches.

The scenic snow-capped Southern Alps skirt the fertile

farming Canterbury Plains with its small towns, lovely rivers

and beaches.

Stuff To Do

The Southern Encounter Aquarium

Southern Encounter is a unique opportunity to experience

New Zealand’s natural heritage close up as they take you

through the mountains to the rivers, lakes and shoreline

of this amazing country.

You’ll Experience: Divers feeding fish daily Touch Tank

Encounter giant eels & carpet sharks

Huge variety of New Zealand Marine species

Authentic Fishing Lodge

Cascading waterfalls �..and much more!!

Opening Hours: Summer:

9am- 7pm

Winter: 9am- 6pm

Address: Cathedral Square

PO Box 4540

Christchurch New Zealand

Ph: 033773474 �������Fax:

033779196

International Antarctic Centre

Very

few people have the opportunity to experience the awsome

and magical beauty of Antarctica first hand.

At the Visitors Centre, their aim is to recreate the atmosphere

of Antarctica and provide visitors with an interactive,

fun and exciting experience of the ” Great White South”.

Address: Orchard Road

P.O. Box 14-001

Christchurch New

Zealand

Ph: 64-3-35896 Fax: 64-3-3537799

Email: info@iceberg.co.nz

Christchurch Gondola

Riding

the Gondola is a spectacular experience that is enjoyed

by visitors to Christchurch and locals.

The Gondola is one of the most wonderful things to do

and see at one of the city’s leading attractions.

Address:

10 Bridle Path Rd

PO Box 19 540

Christchurch, NZ

Ph: 64 3 384 0700

Fax: 64 3 384 0708

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