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
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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