Heritage trail
Canterbury
Travel back in time and immerse yourself in Ferrymead Heritage Park’s Edwardian Township. Experience the historical homes, fire engines, model railroad, post and telegraph, printing, vintage tractors, trains, and trams. With something of interest for the whole family, it’s the perfect place to take the kids this summer. Ferrymead Heritage Park is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.
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Otago
Over the Easter weekend, 29, 30, and 31 March, Warbirds over Wānaka returns following a hiatus due to Covid-19. The globally-lauded show brings a stacked line-up of historic and modern aircraft to the skies of Otago.
Hawke’s Bay
Following a tough year for the region, Napier’s Art Deco Festival makes a triumphant return in 2024, signalling that Hawke’s Bay is ready and open for business. From 15–18 February, this jubilant celebration takes to the streets, restaurants, cafés, bars, theatres, galleries, music venues, parks, and even the skies, highlighting the town’s art deco capital status and its unwavering resilience. Brace yourself for a summer festival experience like no other!
Canterbury
Canterbury Museum’s historic brass bell, once part of Robert Falcon Scott’s Antarctic expedition, is echoing at Hagley Oval this summer. The bell rings five minutes before play during international cricket matches. It has already rung out at clashes between White Ferns and Pakistan, Blackcaps and Pakistan T20 matches, and will again at the second test between New Zealand and Australia.
