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Christchurch International Film Festival

New Zealand is going to the movies!!! The annual International Film Festival hits Christchurch this month, and brings with it some cinematic highlights to the South Island! With Peter Jackson's spectacular trilogy "The Lord of the Rings" throwing New Zealand into the spotlight, this years festival takes on new heights. The objective of the festival is to bring together the best international cinema over the last 12 months to as large an audience as possible in New Zealand.

Dates: 3 - 20 August 2006

Tel + 64 4 385-0162

For more details contact:festival@nzff.co.nz

 

 

Kiwi Experience Tours
Arts Centre, Christchurch

FEATURE: BASE BACKPACKERS, CHRISTCHURCH

Base Christchurch is situated right in the heart of Cathedral Square and offers a real home from home to all travellers. It's friendly and clean and  has 24 hour reception and internet facilities and also offers a variety of rooms with private and shared bathroom facilities.

 

Base Backpackers

Key attributes are:

It has clean, modern rooms with the latest facilities, modern PC's and internet.

It has an outdoor BBQ area with chill out entertainment area.

Travel shop for local advice, touring and New Zealand adventures.

Christchurch is a party town and base delivers 'happy days', good times and fun for all who stay with them. The base bars have stacks of nightly entertainment, and thrive on organising big events and parties! Fullmoon parties, toga parties, quiz nights, they've got it all!!!

 

THINGS TO DO

Jet Thrills Christchurch A stomach-churning jet boating experience just 15 minutes from Christchurch.
www.jetthrills.com

Slingshot. This adrenaline pumping invention rockets you 50 metres in 1 second at 160 kilometres per hour! With a 6g acceleration on take off, then weightlessness, followed by a 360 degree rotation, hang on to your guts as you hurtle towards the earth in a 'ground-rush'.
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Tanks For Everything Ltd The ultimate tank adventure - and the only place in New Zealand where you get to drive!
www.tanksforeverything.co.nz

Paragliding New Zealand Take a thrilling trip up into the skies and fly like an eagle. It's fun, it's powerful, it's energy giving and gives a total sense of freedom with breathtaking views over Christchurch city. www.paragliding.co.nz

Waimak River Horse Treks Ltd: Providing horse trekking for all ages and abilities whether accomplished riders or beginners. Taking you through the scenic surrounds of the Waimakariri River, the rides can be combined with other activities to get the maximum out of your day! www.gohorsetrekking.co.nz

Oz Experience Bus Tours