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


Christchurch, New Zealand - June 1999
By Jessica Johnson

Hi there everyone, from Christchurch! This month I have one cool thing for you to enjoy reading about! Starting in June, Christchurch's fabulous new pool is opening, look below for the information!

Opening Hours
Monday - Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 7pm
Pool Wizard Saturday & Sunday 7am - 7pm
Sunday - Fitness Centre 7am - 2pm

The price range is cheap too
Adults: $4
Student/Beneficiaries: $3.00
Children: $1.50

Address and Phone
Armagh Street
Christchurch
New Zealand
Telephone: (03) 366 8917
Fax: (03) 353 4017
E-mail: rose.thorpe@centennial.org.nz

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

Questions?
If you want more information about this area you can email the author or check out our Pacific Insiders page.


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