The biennial Christchurch Arts Festival runs from August 12 to October 2, and offers a diverse programme of music, theatre, dance, visual arts, food and family events. This year the festival will have a distinctly Christchurch focus, with talented performers returning to their hometown and events reflecting the
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Opening on October 1, Toratora is a new mountain bike experience in Tora Station, 30 minutes' drive from Martinborough. The professionally designed, purpose-built trail weaves for 14km through spectacular native bush, past meandering creeks to breathtaking ridges that overlook the coastline. There are also two walking trails - a 13km walk to the coast and an easy 6km coastal ramble. On-site accommodation and catering is available.
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Night lights
Creative artists bring a riot of light and colour to the craggy rock faces and open meadows of Whangarei's Quarry Arts Centre during the Centre's annual Festival of Light & Art, September 14-18. Entry by gold-coin donation.
Information hub
Formerly located in Cathedral Square, Christchurch's i-SITE Visitor Centre will soon open in a new location beside Canterbury Museum, at the entrance to the Botanic Gardens in Rolleston Ave. The i-SITE will provide sightseeing advice, ticketing for events and bookings for activities and accommodation in the Canterbury region and beyond. It will be open daily 8.30am to 5pm, with longer hours during summer.