Heritage-related activities and events are organised by the Branch Committees
during the year, which members of the public are invited to attend. Details
will be posted on this webpage, placed in our newsletter or contact
us for more information.
See also the Historic Places Trust's main events
section for information about other heritage events around the region
and around the country.
Heritage Tours
There are organised heritage tours occuring regularly.
Because these trips and tours are organsied by private organisations,
please note that the Historic Places Trust does not necessarily endorse
them nor can we guarantee availability. Check operating times and fares
with the tour operator before you leave home.
Little River Rail Trail field trip
Hosted by NZHPT's Canterbury Branch Committee
Sunday 6 April, departs College of Education, Dovedale
Avenue, Christchurch 10 a.m. Returning approx 3.30 p.m.
Ian Hill, who is very knowledgeable about the history
of the Little Rver Railway will guide participants to
various points of interest along the route, starting
fro Hornby.
Parkin gis limited at some sites so numbers will also
be limited - travel by minivans or small bus depending
on the response. Bringing good walking shoes, food and
a drink.
Cost: $20 per person.
To book: Please send your cheque to
Little River Railway trip, NZHPT, 7 Stratford street
Christchurch by 28 March. Please indicate how many persons
you are booking for, and your name, address and phone
number.
Heritage Tours
Heritage Homes Tour
Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, 1.30- 4.30pm
(September to May inclusive)
Departs: Christchurch Information Centre, Cathedral Square
Reservations: phone (03) 366 9660; Toll free 0508 669 660
(24hrs)
Tickets: $35 per person, includes a light afternoon tea.
Discounts available to NZHPT members, groups by arrangement.
Tours to three homes not normally open to the public ranging
from historic to contemporary. This tour provides a delightful
mix of history, house style and hospitality. The lifestyles
of Christchurch people throughout Canterbury's history and
development are fascinating - it is by getting past the front
door that stories come alive. The tour includes a light afternoon
tea.
Christchurch Personal Guiding Service Guided Walks
Daily, October to April 10 am and 1pm; May to September
1pm.
Bookings: Visitor Information Centre, Cathedral Square or
(summer only) from red and black Kiosk.
Tel: (03) 379 9629
Email: info@christchurchnz.net
Visits inner city historical buildings.
River Cruise on MV Tuhoe
Departs from Kaiapoi Wharf, Charles St, Kaiapoi.
Tel: (03) 327 8645 for sailing times.
Sail the waterway of Kaiapoi on an historic vehicle, and
learn more about the region's history
Heritage Reefton Walks
Daily 7.30pm Christmas to end of January. At other times
by arrangement.
Enquiries: Reefton Visitor Centre, 67 Broadway, Reefton
Tel: (03) 732 8391
Email: reeftoninfo@paradise.net.nz
www.reefton.co.nz
Guided tour of historic Reefton meeting characters from the
1880s when Reefton was a thriving gold mining town.
The tour can be extended to Blacks Point. The route and tour
time for the Heritage Reefton/ Heritage Reefton & Blacks
Point tour can range from one to two hours (depending upon
time available and the route people choose) with the Blacks
Point tour portion taking a minimum of another hour. Catering
for morning and afternoon tea, lunch, etc can be provided
as part of the itinerary (enquire at time of booking).
Ross Goldfields Tour
Monday - Friday 10.30 am
Departs: Ross Information Centre
Gold interpretation tours run Monday to Friday at 10.30am
from the Ross Information Centre. Guides bring the fascinating
gold rush days back to life by weaving stories from the gold
days among the relics and replicas on display. Children with
a paying adult can take these special tours for free
A one-person re-enactment of the discovery of New Zealand's
second richest gold mine by Jimmy Martin brings the historic
gold mining town of Waiuta alive.
You can join on-line, or phone 0800
802 010. Consider a gift membership
for family/friends.
State that you are joining through a Branch Committee (name one!)
& help support us.
