What Family-friendly Attractions are there in Canterbury?

These are all Family-friendly Attractions in Canterbury:Whale Watch Kaikoura, International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Shamarra Alpacas, Punting On The Avon (Antigua Boat Sheds)

What are some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Canterbury?

Some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Canterbury include:Whale Watch Kaikoura:4.7, International Antarctic Centre:4.5, Christchurch Botanic Gardens:4.6, Shamarra Alpacas:4.5, Punting On The Avon (Antigua Boat Sheds):4.7

At what locations in Canterbury can Family-friendly Attractions in Canterbury be found?

The Family-friendly Attractions in Canterbury are mainly located in:Whale Watch Kaikoura:Kaikoura, International Antarctic Centre:Christchurch, Christchurch Botanic Gardens:Christchurch, Shamarra Alpacas:Wainui, Punting On The Avon (Antigua Boat Sheds):Christchurch

10 best family-friendly things to do in Canterbury 2025

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Whale Watch Kaikoura
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4.7/5
󰺂8.6
5495.05
Kaikoura
>100 km from downtown
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Canterbury
󱨠Saved by 155 users󱨠74% positive reviews
International Antarctic Centre
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4.5/5
󰺂7.9
2038.62
Christchurch
>100 km from downtown
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Canterbury
󱨠Saved by 166 users󱨠120 positive reviews
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
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4.6/5
󰺂7.4
Christchurch
>100 km from downtown
Featured in 2025 Global 50 - Spring Outings
󱨠Saved by 120 users󱨠121 positive reviews
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Shamarra Alpacas
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4.5/5
󰺂7.2
2062.55
Wainui
>100 km from downtown
No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Canterbury
󱨠69% positive reviews
5
Punting On The Avon (Antigua Boat Sheds)
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4.7/5
󰺂7.0
1241.79
Christchurch
>100 km from downtown
No. 10 of Best Things to Do in Canterbury
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Akaroa Dolphins
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4.5/5
󰺂6.1
4368.95
Akaroa
>100 km from downtown
No. 18 of Best Things to Do in Canterbury
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Black Cat Cruises
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4.4/5
󰺂5.5
3965.66
Akaroa
>100 km from downtown
Featured in Best Things to Do
8
Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway
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4.8/5
󰺂5.4
Kaikoura
>100 km from downtown
Featured in Best Things to Do
󱨠26% positive reviews
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
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4.3/5
󰺂5.3
1125.85
Christchurch
>100 km from downtown
Featured in Best Things to Do
Highlights:
󰋄Kiwi bird sanctuary & diversity
Home to 500+ wild animals & birds
󱨠38% positive reviews
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Canterbury Museum
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4.3/5
󰺂5.3
Christchurch
>100 km from downtown
Featured in Best Things to Do
Highlights:
2 million exhibits & Maori artifacts
󰀆Stroll early Christchurch streets
󱨠29% positive reviews