» Events

Christchurch is renowned as the events capital of New Zealand.

Whether its sports, a live concert or show, food & wine, horse racing or a unique local festival - there's always something going on. So we regularly update this page.

You can view a selection of upcoming South Island events with a real New Zealand flavour below. Or, if you have a specific interest, event or timeframe in mind, then submit an enquiry to find out more about what's on when, and our tailor-made event tours and transport.

Then let us take care of everything - all you need to do is relax and soak up the experience!

We will tailor-make your own personal itinerary for any event in Christchurch, Canterbury or the South Island - either fully escorted with your choice of inclusions - or tickets and transport only. From a few hours to a more extensive tour over several days. For multi-day tours we can also recommend and arrange accommodation to suit, and will personally guide you to enjoy the best local sights, activities and tastes on offer.

Every event tour and transport package is unique - personally designed for you.

Upcoming Events....

>> Chocolate Tasting Extravaganza

25 July 2008, 7.30pm (She Cafe & Chocolaterie, Governors Bay)

Celebrate your love of chocolate with Oonagh, She Cafe's impassioned chocolatier. Delve into the history and mystery, develope a fine chocolate palette and feast on some of She Chocolate's finest offerings.

Small-group packages to 'She' for an evening Chocolate Tasting Extravaganza personalised entirely to suit. Daytime chocolate experiences also available - simply divine!. Indulge yourself with our door-to-door service.

 • Enquire about your personalised Chocolate Tasting Extravaganza

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>> New Zealand Grand National Racing Carnival

2 Aug, 6 Aug & 9 Aug 2008 (Riccarton Park, Christchurch)

The Grand National Carnival highlights top class thoroughbred racing featuring the spectacular jumpers. Riccarton Park hosts the Aussie Browne's Pharmacies Winter Cup (Saturday August 2), the HANZ Grand National Hurdles (Wednesday August 6) and the PGG Wrightson Grand National Steeplechase (Saturday August 9).

Plenty of non racing activities on-course - a great day out for racing enthusiasts and novice race goers alike.

 • Enquire about luxury transfers or packages to Riccarton Park

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>> Organ Recital

10am, 30 August 2008 (ChristChurch Cathedral)

Be inspired with this recital by organist Michael Harris. Great music in one of the city's most impressive venues - ChristChurch Cathedral.

Let us tailor an Organ Recital Experience to suit. Combine with a private customised City Tour for a great way to spend a Saturday in Christchurch.

 • Enquire about your own Cathedral Organ Recital Experience

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>> Weekend Farmers Markets

Every Saturday (Various locations in and around Christchurch)

Every week local growers, farmers and food producers show-case a variety of produce on Saturday mornings at various locations including City, Lyttelton Port and Waipara Valley venues. From pickles to preserves, flowers to fresh breads, cheeses, meats, honey and other locally produced delights.

Experience a real taste of the Canterbury region - at your pace with our door-to-door service. Farmers Market tours designed entirely to suit.

 • Enquire about a customised visit to local Farmers Markets

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>> Choral Evensong

5.30pm Sundays plus Scheduled Weekday Evenings (ChristChurch Cathedral)

Be uplifted by the music of the Cathedral Singers and other local choristers in these regular evening Choral Evensong events, held in the inspiring, historic and architecturally impressive ChristChurch Cathedral.

Let us tailor your Choral Evensong experience to suit - either with private transfers to/from, or a full evening experience including a dinner reservation at a select city restaurant or eatery.

 • Enquire about your own Choral Evensong Experience

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** THIS IS A SAMPLE OF UPCOMING LOCAL HAPPENINGS. FOR OTHER EVENTS INCLUDING RUGBY, CONCERTS & LOCAL FESTIVALS - ASK US NOW. WE'D LOVE TO HELP YOU GET THE BEST FROM YOUR EVENT EXPERIENCE. **

 • Enquire about other South Island events and happenings

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