Best places: Tourist attractions in Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community, New Zealand

👍👍 If you have a car , this is a must-visit in New Zealand. The views are super amazing on sunny days, the rocks are quite giant which make me look much smaller. There are some toilets and parking lots here, just took about 20 minutes to walk, the trail is not difficult at all.

These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories.

Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum.

Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator.

👍👍 Many walking tracks on the hills, over the quarry and on the flat. Has mountainbike tracks, picnic areas for functions and family outings. Interesting history of the quarry throughout the park and there are Japanese gardens. The cherry blossoms are beautiful in the spring. There are two very large n...

Park offering lawns, landscaped gardens & trails for hikes & mountain bikes, plus hilltop views.

The mountains that run through this park split the habitats into distinct east and western regions.

👍👍 Went for Akaroa Nature Cruises and saw Hector Dolphins. The cruise started at 1:30 PM from the Main Wharf Akaroa. The boat was pretty full. It was a guided tour and there was commentary throughout the boat trip, which was really nice. We saw Hector Dolphins, jelly fishes, other fishes, seals and bir...

👍👍 This walkaway is absolutely beautiful. Be very careful when walking because its very slippery at some points. Its good if you have water/mud proof boots. I took the upper lookout track which took around 4 hours to complete including return. Views are breathtaking. Highly recommended.

Park with a zip line & biking trails for all skill levels, plus panoramic views from a chair lift.

👍👍 I was here for the 11 year anniversary it was such a beautiful visit to listen bells been rung I come here every year to pay my respects to those who loss there lives in the earthquake I remember that day like it was yesterday it was sad to see so many names of 185 people. Anthony

Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections.

👍👍 Recently, We went there for the Krishna Janmashtami program. Such a beautiful and peaceful place. An awesome spiritual atmosphere. Listening to bhajan there, got me remember about the temple near my home where I used to go with my Maa but of course I used to go there only for Prasad 🤪. After Pooja,...

👍👍 Georgus wee spot with stunning markets. Really loved this. The markets have tons of options and lots of different food - including organic options if that's what you're into. Cute benches by the stream too. However, a few more coffee shops wouldn't go amiss!

👍👍 This place is an absolute goldmine. Probably the best aviation museum in NZ. I don't know how it has kept such a low profile but I expect that will change. Extraordinarily eclectic array of aircraft. Being able to sit in the Canberra is great. The staff working there were friendly and helpful. The A...

Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant.

37-hectare park offering landscaped paths, gardens, play equipment & a seasonal paddling pool.

Rustic park featuring walking trails, off-leash dog areas, picnic spots, fishing & a playground.

👍👍 We are the luckiest folk in the world 🌎 with our absolutely 💯 amazingly beautiful outdoor spaces. Hagley Park overall a superb place to meander and spent time in. The blessing is it right in town 😊