A rainy day in Christchurch

Rain in Christchurch? These are the best things to do indoors, and how far each is from our motel.

A short walk away

• Tūranga: the central library, with five floors, games, a café and free Wi-Fi. 9 minutes. See our Tūranga guide.
• Quake City: the story of the Canterbury earthquakes. 10 minutes. See our Quake City guide.
• Christchurch Art Gallery: free entry, open every day. 14 minutes. See our Art Gallery guide.
• Riverside Market: an indoor market of food stalls, cafés and bars. 16 minutes. See our Riverside Market guide.
• Christchurch Casino: for over 20s, open from noon. 6 minutes. See our Casino guide.
• A show: see what is on at the Town Hall, Isaac Theatre Royal and Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch events.

A short drive away

• International Antarctic Centre: penguins, huskies and an Antarctic storm, all indoors. About 15 minutes by car. See our Antarctic Centre guide.
• He Puna Taimoana hot pools: warm water in any weather, by New Brighton Pier. About 14 minutes by car. See our hot pools guide.

Still keen to get outside?

Punting on the Avon runs in all weather, with blankets and umbrellas. See our punting guide.

Questions

What can you do in Christchurch when it rains?

Visit Tūranga, Quake City, the Art Gallery or Riverside Market in the city, see a show, or drive to the Antarctic Centre or the hot pools.