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Best Things to Do in Christchurch, with kids
TranzAlpine: Scenic Train Christchurch - Greymouth is 81% Kids-Friendly
Activity packs, table seating and discounted child fares engage 5-12s, yet the long 4-5 h sit and very limited space to move may test restless children, so bring extra games.
Recommended visit duration: 4–5 hours
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The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is 81% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 can do hands-on science in Rutherford’s Den, play heritage lawn games and explore outdoor sculptures free, though parents must skip or closely supervise the 75-step tower.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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New Brighton Beach is 81% Kids-Friendly
School-age children can spend hours in the huge splash playground, learn to surf, and join library maker sessions; lifeguards patrol but rough surf and few shade shelters require close supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Reading Cinemas Christchurch is 80% Kids-Friendly
Family passes, child tickets and PG movies suit children up to 12, yet some films carry age bans and there is no play area or staff supervision, so parents must monitor content and behaviour.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Hoyts EntX Christchurch is 80% Kids-Friendly
Little Stars and sensory movies, arcade tickets, mini-golf and daytime bowling engage children, but under-12s must leave Archie Brothers after 8 pm, so families need afternoon visits.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Alpine Ice Sports Centre is 79% Kids-Friendly
Children 3-12 can use family passes, polar-bear skate aids, holiday lessons, and birthday packages, while staff patrol the ice; nevertheless cold air and fall risk require close parental watch.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Burnside Park is 79% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 enjoy a playground, big lawns and child-friendly fitness gear while adults watch from nearby tables; toilets and water taps are close, keeping supervision simple.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Riccarton House and Bush is 78% Kids-Friendly
Children can earn Kiwi Guardian medals on two easy loops, play tree-spotting games, picnic, and take a family-price house tour, but steep interior stairs mean adults must supervise closely.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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The Court Theatre is 78% Kids-Friendly
School-holiday plays, kid-specific improv and drama workshops welcome ages 3-12, seating is flexible, and colouring sheets help occupy them, though some main-stage shows may use adult themes.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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McLeans Forest is 77% Kids-Friendly
Kids get mini road track, pump track, 2–5 km easy bike loops and miniature trains; free toilets and grass play exist but no playground or lifeguards near river, so close supervision is vital.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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