2011 Super 15 Rugby: Crusaders vs Waratahs  
Friday 4th March 2011, 7:45pm 
AMI Stadium, Christchurch

The Super Rugby competition expands to 15 teams in 2011. Come to AMI Stadium to see the home town Crusaders go head to head with Waratahs.

Scape 
Friday 4th March to Sunday 17th April 2011 
Christchurch Inner City

The Christchurch inner city is both the site and subject for SCAPE 2011, a biennial exhibition of public artworks.

For SCAPE 2011 the Trust is commissioning temporary works by Darryn George (New Zealand); Joanna Langford (New Zealand); Richard Maloy (New Zealand); Ruth Watson (New Zealand); Ash Keating (Australia); Ahmet Öüt (Turkey/The Netherlands) and Hector Zamora (Mexico/Brazil). 

The SCAPE 2011 Public Art Walkway will be formed by artworks "Linking Blue" at the Christchurch Convention Centre, "Flour Power" and "Nucleus" in High Street and the recently unveiled design for "Passing Time" at Wilson Reserve.

Waipara Valley Food and Wine Festival
Saturday 5th March 2011, 10am to 5pm 
Waipara Domain, Cnr Church Road and Glenmark Drive

This Festival began in 1992 as a fund raising event for the Anglican Parish of Glenmark-Waikari and was known as The Waipara Wine and Food Celebration. A thoroughly enjoyable day where you can enjoy sampling the local wines and food at a variety of stalls, or relax sitting on a hay bale enjoying some great music. 

For 2011 the Festival is being held at the Waipara Domain, due to the earthquake damage that the Glenmark church has sustained. It will be held under shady oak trees creating the same terrific atmosphere that everyone attending has come to know.

Ellerslie International Flower Show
Wednesday 9th - Sunday 13th March 2011,
Wed-Sat 10am-7pm & Sun 10am-6pm 
Hagley Park North 

New Zealands premier 5 day garden party, the Ellerslie International Flower Show descends on the garden city for the 2nd year. A celebration of design excellence, gardening and Christchurch Citys heritage, making it the perfect introduction to this beautiful city.

Buy your tickets through Ticketek, or from reception at Christchurch City Councils Hereford Street office, or through the Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Centre.

Ellerslie Garden Tours
Wednesday 9th - Sunday 13th March 2011

In association with the Ellerslie International Show, the Canterbury Horticultural Society have organised a selection of the Garden City and Canterburys award winning and nationally important gardens in these specially planned tours.

There are half-day or full-day tours. Experience the hospitality of the garden owners and be inspired by the sheer beauty and creativity of these wonderful gardens.

Ch Ch Casino Interdominion Championships 2011
Friday 25th March to Friday 8th April 2011 
Addington Raceway & Events Centre

Conducted over three fantastic nights, the 2011 Inter Dominion Championships are where the best horses from Australia, New Zealand and Northern Hemisphere will complete for the ultimate prize in Australasian Harness Racing.

Le Race
Saturday 26th March 2011, 8am 
Cathedral Square Christchurch to Akaroa

The event starts at 8:00 am in Christchurch Cathedral Square and finishes on the peninsula in the French village of Akaroa. The fastest time for Le Race was slashed again in 2010 by Michael Vink 2:37:49 hrs Trek Livestrong.

The Star City 2 Surf with Pump
Sunday 27th March 2011, 9am 
Cathedral Square to QE2 Stadium   

Celebrating its 37th year, The Star City 2 Surf with Pump is a fun event for young and old, the serious and not-so-serious, individuals, families, corporate teams and schools. Whether you're wanting to do the full 12km or the Heart Foundation 6km, The City 2 Surf is all about acheiving personal goals and having fun! Visit our website for further details.

Riccarton Market
Every Sunday, 9am-2pm

You name it and this market will have it!  Come and experience New Zealand's largest outdoor market.

Each week over 300 vendors are there selling a wide variety of goods, from fresh fruit and vegetables to secondhand goods, furniture, clothing, art, plants and trees, food and beverages.  There is plenty of parking and the market is only 15 minutes drive from the central city.

 
Interested in any of these activities and events?

Why not stay in one of our holiday homes while you are out and about seeing all that Christchurch has to offer!

Alternatively, contact us and we can arrange everything for you.