Arts, Culture and Heritage | Heritage attractions
Ferrymead Heritage Park
Ferrymead Heritage park is an Edwardian township depicting what life was like over 100 years ago. The park is made up of many different societies who are dedicated to preserving Christchurch and Canterbury's history. Explore, experience, enjoy.
- Phone
- +64 3 384 1970
- info@ferrymead.org.nz
- Address
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50 Ferrymead Park Drive, Heathcote, Christchurch
View map
- Parking
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Free off street parking.
- Opening hours
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Open to the public from 10am to 4.30pm every day except Christmas Day.
Ferrymead owes its importance in history to the hills dividing Christchurch from the port of Lyttelton. Pioneers transported their goods over the steep Bridle Path from Lyttelton to Heathcote, where punts were used to cross the river into early Christchurch. Later traffic came by sea up the estuary. In 1863, the first railway in New Zealand was opened, running from Ferrymead into central Christchurch. This railway line was the inspiration for Ferrymead Heritage Park and the restored railway line. We have a wide range of exhibits to suit everyone's interests, such as fire engines, model railways, aircrafts, telecommunications, an old school house and jail. Trams run on the weekends and trains running on the first Sunday of each month.
Pricing and Conditions
- Adult: $12.50 - $15.00
- Child: $10.00
Months of operation
All year round
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