Rugby Tours To Christchurch

Christchurch
Christchurch
Christchurch

The Garden City

Video Credit – Youmitrip Video Production

Rugby Tours to Christchurch by Irish Rugby Tours.

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. The Christchurch urban area lies on the South Island’s east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula.

It is home to 404,500 residents making it New Zealand’s third-most populous city behind Auckland and Wellington. Avon River flows through the centre of the city, with an urban park located along its banks.

Archaeological evidence has indicated that the Christchurch area was first settled by humans in about 1250.

By Royal Charter on 31 July 1856, Christchurch became a city making it officially the oldest established city in New Zealand.

Named after Christ Church, Oxford the new settlement was laid out in a grid pattern centred on Cathedral Square.

During the 19th century there were few barriers to the rapid growth of the urban area, except for the Pacific to the east and the Port Hills to the south.

Between September 2010 and early 2012, the region was hit with earthquakes with the most destructive of them occurring in February 2011.

185 people were killed and thousands of buildings across the city collapsed or suffered severe damage.

By late 2013, 1,500 buildings in the city had been demolished, leading to an ongoing recovery and rebuilding project.

Christchurch like most of the big cities in New Zealand has a Aotearoa Super Rugby franchise and they are called the Crusaders.

Most of the team’s squad play for the All Blacks and probably its greatest captain is the legendary Ritchie McCaw.

Only last season our own Ronan O’Gara was coaching at the franchise in a lead coaching role.

Tour Information

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Our Popular Inclusions for a Rugby Tour to Christchurch

Watch a Super Rugby fixture.
Attend an intensive training session with top coaches.
Poker, roulette, blackjack all waiting for you at the Christchurch Casino.
War buffs can visit the Air Force Museum of New Zealand.
Head for heights? Try out the Christchurch Cable Car.
Enjoy a day out on Sumner Beach.
Punting on the River Avon.
Visit Quake City which tells you the day of the earthquake.
There’s no time for rest at the Weta Caves.
Museum lovers will enjoy the Christchurch Museums.
A day out at Adrenalin Forest Park.
Free time down at North Hagley Park.

Megaair - Rugby Tours To Christchurch, Irish Rugby Tours

Megaair Trampolining

The fantastic variety at New Zealand’s largest trampoline park is truly impressive.

Unique in its design, Mega Air offers an exhilarating freedom of flight for all ages and abilities. Unleash your inner jumping enthusiast at Mega Air Indoor Trampoline Arena!

Mega Air brings you the ultimate experience in fun, fitness and entertainment.

This is New Zealand’s largest indoor trampoline park and is your number #1 jumping destination.

Let loose and bounce, leap, flip and catapult your way across over 1250 square metres of interconnected trampolines!

From giant foam pits and massive free play areas right through to basketball hoops and dodge ball courts. The Mega Air Trampoline Arena has something for everyone.

Perfect for all ages, abilities, and fitness levels the Mega Air Trampoline Park is a fun and safe environment.

Suitable for toddlers and first-time jumpers, right through to experienced jumping pros.

Exercise has never been so fun!

Adrenalin Forest

High excitement, stomach churning and a great confidence builder.

Test your skills by taking on an Adrenalin Forest aerial obstacle course.

Located among natural surroundings the Adrenalin Forest course features over 100 fun filled challenges across six levels. Each level is harder than the last.

With obstacles starting at 1.5 metres above the ground that are suitable for a wide range of ages and fitness levels.

To conquer the whole course and claim your bragging rights, you’ll be climbing, jumping and swinging at least 20 metres up in the air.

But this isn’t just a test of your physical skills. Each obstacle can be conquered in different ways, so you’ll be stretching your brain as well.

Challenges include the Indiana jump, crossed logs, barrels, wrecking balls, a commando flying fox and Tarzan jump.

Nerves will definitely be tested.

Antigua Boat Sheds

The Antigua Boat Sheds have been a part of Christchurch’s history. For over 130 years they have been on the same spot and are classified as a Category 1 Historic Building.

Conveniently located on the banks of the Avon River in the heart of the city and within 5 minutes’ walk of the Botanic Gardens. They are home to a traditional and iconic Christchurch pastime that retains all the trappings of Edwardian England.

The Boat Sheds continues in its original 1882 function, offering a range of boats for hire for both small and large groups.

Enjoy an Avon River adventure on one of their single or double kayaks, paddle or row boats and Canadian canoes.

Off the water and then onto a bike, you can embark on an urban adventure through the city.

Kotane Cultural Experience

Welcome to Ko Tāne, a journey through time of an ancient people.

Ko Tāne is an interactive Māori cultural experience that provides a look into the country’s history. From the past to the present day in a fun and informative experience will be shown to you.

Your experience at Ko Tāne will include your official welcome to Aotearoa New Zealand.

This is a traditional Māori Powhiri or welcome. Your experience then takes you in to their fully interactive village where you will be shown the tools and skills of the Māori hunter.

Cooking techniques, the games he played to pass away his day and traditional instruments used to communicate with his Gods.