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Punting-canoeing Rowing Review

These boat cheds were built in 1882 by two boat builders. The building today as it stands is one of the oldest buildings in Christchurch and among the only one used for its' original purpose.
You can hire a paddle boats, canoes or row boats and enjoy the views going along the Avon River.

Theme: Kayaking/Canoeing

Jet Boating Jet Boating Review

Jet boating was invented for the typical snow fed rivers like the Waimakariri River. These Jet Boats go flying through shingle banks, skipping across shallow streams and over narrow, ever shifting courses.THRILLING!!!

Theme: Boating/Sailing

Paragliding Paragliding Review

Paragliding and pilot instruction is available in Christchurch since 1991.
Tandem flights available for $120

Equipment: Flying at the Scarborough Cliffs or Castle Rock you get awesome views of Christchurch city and the Canterbury plains.

Phone: 0800 111 611

Theme: Extreme Sports

Hot Air Balloons Hot Air Balloons Review

Christchurch's geography and climate are ideal for ballooning, they provide a unique situation where passengers can enjoy a superb view of the ocean, mountains and plains. As the sun rises, our flight takes us over a checkerboard of farmland laced with rivers, with the Southern Alps dominating the horizon to the west and the endless blue of the ocean to the east. After landing in a farmer's field, we relax and enjoy a glass of chilled Methode Champenois. Up Up and Away provides courtesy transfers from hotels for visitors staying in central Christchurch. New Zealand is one of the cheapest places in the world for ballooning, costing about 30% less than other countries.

Phone: 381 4600

Theme: Extreme Sports