Megan’s Guide to Christchurch City Central
Food scene
Riverside Market is a must visit. Fresh produce, artisan bakeries, independent food stalls, bars and restaurants, high-class retail and eclectic market stalls all under one roof. Dine on site from one of the many unique and varied food stalls, or gather the ingredients for your home-made meal. With over 30 food outlets, you will have to come back a few times. Beware though, the market can be extremely busy during peak times. Only 5 minutes walk away.
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Riverside Market
96 Oxford TerraceRiverside Market is a must visit. Fresh produce, artisan bakeries, independent food stalls, bars and restaurants, high-class retail and eclectic market stalls all under one roof. Dine on site from one of the many unique and varied food stalls, or gather the ingredients for your home-made meal. With over 30 food outlets, you will have to come back a few times. Beware though, the market can be extremely busy during peak times. Only 5 minutes walk away.
Less than 10 minutes walk from the apartment, just up from Riverside Market. A huge selection of delicious gelato. Well worth a visit!
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Rollickin Gelato
35 New Regent StreetLess than 10 minutes walk from the apartment, just up from Riverside Market. A huge selection of delicious gelato. Well worth a visit!
Authentic, hand crafted food. Eight different local and family-run businesses inside a modern marketplace with plenty of shared seating. The vibe is lively, bustling with locals, tourist, and foodies alike.
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Little High Eatery
255 St Asaph StAuthentic, hand crafted food. Eight different local and family-run businesses inside a modern marketplace with plenty of shared seating. The vibe is lively, bustling with locals, tourist, and foodies alike.
One of our favorite restaurants, a couple of blocks away from the apartment. It has a great atmosphere and consistently wonderful food. Just across the road from the Christchurch Arts Gallery and the Historic Arts Center
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Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar
Montreal StreetOne of our favorite restaurants, a couple of blocks away from the apartment. It has a great atmosphere and consistently wonderful food. Just across the road from the Christchurch Arts Gallery and the Historic Arts Center
Our favorite dumpling restaurant. Delicious dumplings, fast and friendly service, great atmosphere
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Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar
144 Lichfield StOur favorite dumpling restaurant. Delicious dumplings, fast and friendly service, great atmosphere
Family Fun
The Margaret Mahy playground is a must to visit if you have children as it has plenty for them to do and a lot of it you can join in with them as well, we are talking serious fun for the kids and they won’t want to leave.
However if you're looking for a rest whilst you look on no worries, it will keep them occupied for ages using up plenty of energy.
It offers digging, bouncing, slides “big slides” physical challenge’s, climbing, flying fox squirting and a small water park great for the toddlers, one slide is wide enough for a family to race down together make sure have plenty of time though.
It’s big and bold with splashes of colour and there are food carts to keep you all going or use the BBQ’s provided.
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Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetThe Margaret Mahy playground is a must to visit if you have children as it has plenty for them to do and a lot of it you can join in with them as well, we are talking serious fun for the kids and they won’t want to leave.
However if you're looking for a rest whilst you look on no worries, it will keep them occupied for ages using up plenty of energy.
It offers digging, bouncing, slides “big slides” physical challenge’s, climbing, flying fox squirting and a small water park great for the toddlers, one slide is wide enough for a family to race down together make sure have plenty of time though.
It’s big and bold with splashes of colour and there are food carts to keep you all going or use the BBQ’s provided.
Close encounters of the ‘wildlife kind’ are a Willowbank trademark. Meet New Zealand’s Big 5 with the Kiwi, the cheeky Kea, the ancient Tuatara, our bush parrot the Kaka and the very rare Takahe. Feed the wild eels and make friends with the livestock breeds unique to New Zealand. Listen to the kiwi as it forages by your feet.
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
60 Hussey RdClose encounters of the ‘wildlife kind’ are a Willowbank trademark. Meet New Zealand’s Big 5 with the Kiwi, the cheeky Kea, the ancient Tuatara, our bush parrot the Kaka and the very rare Takahe. Feed the wild eels and make friends with the livestock breeds unique to New Zealand. Listen to the kiwi as it forages by your feet.
One of Christchurch's most popular attractions. Experience the Antarctic storm room. Be thrilled on an all-terrain vehicle tour. Make friends with penguins and huskies. Learn about the first expeditions, modern-day life on Scott Base and the future of humanity on the ice. Be amazed by the big screen ice tour and astonished within the immersive 4D theatre.
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International Antarctic Centre
38 Orchard RdOne of Christchurch's most popular attractions. Experience the Antarctic storm room. Be thrilled on an all-terrain vehicle tour. Make friends with penguins and huskies. Learn about the first expeditions, modern-day life on Scott Base and the future of humanity on the ice. Be amazed by the big screen ice tour and astonished within the immersive 4D theatre.
Sightseeing
The Gondola offers stunning panoramic views of the city, Lyttelton Harbour and beyond from the summit station situated atop the Port Hills. See the snow-capped Southern Alps, sprawling Canterbury Plains and the sparkling waters of Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Explore the many walking tracks amid fresh mountain air, learn about the history of the area on a Time Tunnel ride (free with your Gondola ticket) and indulge in a spot of shopping at the Shop at the Top gift store. Sit back and relax with a snack from the Red Rock Cafe and take in the spectacular views.
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Christchurch Gondola
The Gondola offers stunning panoramic views of the city, Lyttelton Harbour and beyond from the summit station situated atop the Port Hills. See the snow-capped Southern Alps, sprawling Canterbury Plains and the sparkling waters of Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Explore the many walking tracks amid fresh mountain air, learn about the history of the area on a Time Tunnel ride (free with your Gondola ticket) and indulge in a spot of shopping at the Shop at the Top gift store. Sit back and relax with a snack from the Red Rock Cafe and take in the spectacular views.
An iconic Christchurch activity not to be missed. Admire the beautiful Botanic Gardens or the changing face of the city center. Hire your own boat or be punted down the Avon River. Right around the corner from the apartment.
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Antigua Boatsheds Canoe Hire
2 Cambridge TerraceAn iconic Christchurch activity not to be missed. Admire the beautiful Botanic Gardens or the changing face of the city center. Hire your own boat or be punted down the Avon River. Right around the corner from the apartment.
From the spring drifts of daffodils, spectacular summer roses, stunning autumn leaf displays and cozy conservatories to explore over winter, there's something to delight in every season. Established in 1863, the Christchurch Botanic Gardens encompass 33 hectares, the majority of which is inside the loop of the Avon River. Within this area is undoubtedly the finest collection of exotic and indigenous plants to be found anywhere in New Zealand.
Large majestic trees and sweeping lawns form a magnificent background to various areas including the Rose, Rock, Water, Herb, Azalea, Fragrant, Woodland and Primula Gardens.
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueFrom the spring drifts of daffodils, spectacular summer roses, stunning autumn leaf displays and cozy conservatories to explore over winter, there's something to delight in every season. Established in 1863, the Christchurch Botanic Gardens encompass 33 hectares, the majority of which is inside the loop of the Avon River. Within this area is undoubtedly the finest collection of exotic and indigenous plants to be found anywhere in New Zealand.
Large majestic trees and sweeping lawns form a magnificent background to various areas including the Rose, Rock, Water, Herb, Azalea, Fragrant, Woodland and Primula Gardens.
Explore the rich history of The Arts Centre, formerly used by Canterbury College There are 23 buildings on site, of which 22 are listed by Heritage New Zealand with 21 categorized as Historic Place Category One. The Arts Centre has been extensively restored, with many hidden gems to explore. Discover The Great Hall, and Rutherford's Den. Enjoy a meal and wine tasting at The Cellar Door, and explore the many artisan shops and galleries. One block down from the apartment.
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The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
Explore the rich history of The Arts Centre, formerly used by Canterbury College There are 23 buildings on site, of which 22 are listed by Heritage New Zealand with 21 categorized as Historic Place Category One. The Arts Centre has been extensively restored, with many hidden gems to explore. Discover The Great Hall, and Rutherford's Den. Enjoy a meal and wine tasting at The Cellar Door, and explore the many artisan shops and galleries. One block down from the apartment.
The Christchurch Art Gallery is home to one New Zealand's most important public art collections. The gallery houses a collection from classics to modern art, and regularly showcases works from New Zealand and internationally based artists.
The building is a piece of art in itself, with the glass facade resembling the flow of the Avon river
The gallery space is light and airy, located on two floors. On the ground floor, you'll find Universo Brasserie & Bar with a delicious menu and the Gallery Shop - perfect to buy a gift to take home.
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Christchurch-Kunstgalerie (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StThe Christchurch Art Gallery is home to one New Zealand's most important public art collections. The gallery houses a collection from classics to modern art, and regularly showcases works from New Zealand and internationally based artists.
The building is a piece of art in itself, with the glass facade resembling the flow of the Avon river
The gallery space is light and airy, located on two floors. On the ground floor, you'll find Universo Brasserie & Bar with a delicious menu and the Gallery Shop - perfect to buy a gift to take home.
Learn about the natural history of Canterbury, the people who have made their homes here and our connection to Antarctica.
The Māori galleries display treasures and tools from our region’s first people. The Christchurch Street and Victorian Museum recreate the nineteenth-century city. At the world-famous kiwiana icon, Fred & Myrtle’s Pāua Shell House see more than 1,000 pāua shells, the most you’ll find in any one place. Learn about the heroic explorers of the icy continent and see objects from the Museum’s internationally significant Antarctic collection. 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
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Canterbury-Museum
66 Rolleston AveLearn about the natural history of Canterbury, the people who have made their homes here and our connection to Antarctica.
The Māori galleries display treasures and tools from our region’s first people. The Christchurch Street and Victorian Museum recreate the nineteenth-century city. At the world-famous kiwiana icon, Fred & Myrtle’s Pāua Shell House see more than 1,000 pāua shells, the most you’ll find in any one place. Learn about the heroic explorers of the icy continent and see objects from the Museum’s internationally significant Antarctic collection. 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
Night life
A speak-easy icocktail bar lies hidden in a basement down an alleyway between Cashel and High Street. Entry, in true prohibition-era style, is strictly by password only (this changes monthly and is available on the club’s website and social media channels). Once through the pineapple door, a graffitied stairway leads you down towards the bar.
Austin Club
161 Cashel StreetA speak-easy icocktail bar lies hidden in a basement down an alleyway between Cashel and High Street. Entry, in true prohibition-era style, is strictly by password only (this changes monthly and is available on the club’s website and social media channels). Once through the pineapple door, a graffitied stairway leads you down towards the bar.
Gin Gin is a cool little cocktail bar. There are two bars – one upstairs, and one down. There’s outdoor seating, live music often, yummy food and a nighttime vibe that’s relaxed but fun.
gin gin
4 New Regent StreetGin Gin is a cool little cocktail bar. There are two bars – one upstairs, and one down. There’s outdoor seating, live music often, yummy food and a nighttime vibe that’s relaxed but fun.