Say Hello To
Spring In Ōtautahi Christchurch
The longest day has been and gone... it must mean spring is here.
Nature’s playground is officially ON SHOW, with its many spring colours shining bright. Baby pink blossom lining avenues, sunshine yellow daffodils filling parks and luscious green leaves decorating the trees... it doesn't get much better than this. Be sure to check out all the upcoming spring events and new city hot spots to enjoy during this sunny season.
Be sure to enter the ON SHOW Ultimate Spring Getaway 2024 to experience it for yourself.
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FAST5 Netball World Series
9-10 November - FAST5 is netball like you’ve never seen before, including five players a side, shorter quarters, power plays and super shots. -
Tall Blacks v Chinese Taipei
25 November - The Tall Blacks are heading to Ōtautahi Christchurch for a FIBA 2025 Asia Cup Qualifier at Wolfbrook Arena. -
BLACKCAPS v England Test Match
28 November - 2 December - Ōtautahi Christchurch will be hosting the first Test match this summer between the BLACKCAPS and England!Credit: PhotoSport
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Riccarton Park – New Zealand Cup Week
9, 13 &16 November - Enjoy the New Zealand Cup Meeting at Riccarton Park Racecourse with excitement, glamour and outstanding racing each day. -
IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day
12 November - A day of racing, fashion, entertainment, and celebration. Cup Day is one of the great events on the New Zealand sporting and social calendar. -
The Christchurch Show
14 - 16 November - Exciting entertainment, trade & market vendors, livestock judging, amusement rides, animal showing, lots of food trucks and more!
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UB40
8 October - Join the legendary pop icons UB40 and special guest Eagle-Eye Cherry for the party of all parties in Otautahi, Christchurch. -
Crowded House
13 November - Multi-platinum rock band Crowded House bring their 2024 Australia and New Zealand Gravity Stairs Tour to Wolfbrook Arena. -
Hozier
23 November - See Hozier on his Unreal Unearth Tour 2024. With his instantly recognizable voice and stirring songcraft, this is a concert not to miss!
Spring Inspiration
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5 Must Do Spring Activities In ChristchurchThere's no better place to enjoy spring than here in Christchurch. The gardens, biking under blossoms, morning ski and afternoon surf, insta-worthy eats and delectable drinks. -
Top Family Activities For Spring In Ōtautahi ChristchurchKeep the kids entertained as Christchurch blooms this spring. Explore the great outdoors again with giant swings, playgrounds, shipwrecks and gardens. -
Best Spots To Snap A Pic This SpringFill your feed with Ōtautahi Christchurch this spring. From street art to cherry blossom, urban architecture to hilltop vistas, check our guide for inspo. -
Long Weekend In Ōtautahi ChristchurchSpend a long weekend in Ōtautahi Christchurch this spring with events and attractions you will love. -
Spring Flowers In ChristchurchEnjoy Ōtautahi Christchurch's iconic cherry blossoms and daffodils from late August to September. Visit the top spots before they're done for the year. -
Credit: @Jayfrench Mountain Bike Trails Of Ōtautahi ChristchurchRide through a forest, tear down the Port Hills, or test your fitness with a hill climb. From absolute novice to full throttle expert, there’s plenty on offer. -
Noteworthy GardensBeautiful tree-lined avenues, large central city parks and award-winning residential gardens are what adds to Christchurch’s vibrancy! Get amongst the lush greenery Canterbury has in store for you and the whole family. -
Best Picnic Spots In Ōtautahi ChristchurchFrom epic views up high to picturesque gardens and reserves, get your crew together and explore Ōtautahi Christchurch's top picnic spots! -
Credit: CCC How To Spend A Memorable Day In Christchurch & CanterburyA full day itinerary with inspiration on how to spend the perfect day exploring the Christchurch and Canterbury region. -
Top Christchurch CBD Experiences To Tick OffIt's a new city with space to play, splurge, relax and indulge. That’s right... Ōtautahi’s CBD is buzzing and full of fun experiences waiting to be had. Here are some top experiences to tick off when you hit the central streets. -
Events That Make Spring Unique In Ōtautahi ChristchurchThe sun’s up. The flowers are blooming. It’s true, spring in Ōtautahi Christchurch is extra special. Nowhere else in the country can you experience the season quite like you can here. It's a place of playful energy, where people get together to experience the very best the region has to offer. Be sure to add these events to your calendar this spring. -
Wine & DineDelight in the tastes of Christchurch and Canterbury's dining scene, where you'll find everything from cosy cafés and neighbourhood bars to romantic fine dining. Savour every flavour that our culturally diverse region has to offer.
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Ōtautahi Christchurch
ON SHOW Ultimate Spring Getaway 2024
Ōtautahi Christchurch is ON SHOW in Spring and we want you to experience it yourself!
We have an amazing week long ultimate spring getaway competition which includes some of our wonderful spring events, attractions, flights, accommodation and car rental!
There is nowhere else you should be but Christchurch this Spring.
Check out the prize inclusions and competition T&C's, then enter below.
Enter The ON SHOW Ultimate Spring Getaway
Complete the form to be in the draw.
