Guidebook for Christchurch
Food Scene
Fantastic coffee, best in Christchurch. Brunch dishes are always delicious too
Strange Bandit by Luciano
175 Roydvale AveFantastic coffee, best in Christchurch. Brunch dishes are always delicious too
SuRa Teppanyaki
544 Memorial AveVery tasty Japanese cuisine and so close to my place. Booking not essential
Misceo Cafe & Bar
251 Clyde RdRestaurant and bar with fantastic pizzas
Little High Eatery
255 St Asaph StCafe with children’s outdoor play area. Great fresh produce store
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Raeward Fresh
800 Harewood RdCafe with children’s outdoor play area. Great fresh produce store
Pegasus Bay Winery
263 Stockgrove RdBlack Estate Wines
614 Omihi RdI would definitely recommend making a booking
Funky and eclectic cafe, delicious and nutritious food, super cute gift store too
70 Einheimische empfehlen
Addington Coffee Co-op
297 Lincoln RdFunky and eclectic cafe, delicious and nutritious food, super cute gift store too
Terra Viva Cafe
242 Roydvale AveBreakfast, brunch and lunch, only 2 mins drive from my home
Beach Bar
25 EsplanadeBeach view
Riverside Market
96 Oxford TerraceCentral city gourmet food market
Spitfire Square
544 Memorial AveFantastic Indian cuisine, 5 minutes from my home
Pedro's House of Lamb
17 Papanui RdDELICIOUS!
Beautiful fresh bread, pies and bakery items. Dine in cafe of take out. About 5 minutes from my home
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Copenhagen Bakery
409 Harewood RdBeautiful fresh bread, pies and bakery items. Dine in cafe of take out. About 5 minutes from my home
Delicious brunch and brunch cocktails. Restaurant and bar at night, it’s amazing
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Amazonita
126 Oxford TerraceDelicious brunch and brunch cocktails. Restaurant and bar at night, it’s amazing
Delilah
Trendy bar/restaurant in the heart of the Oxford Tce nightlife strip
Sharing plates, yummy! It’s a favourite of ours. Great idea to book do that you’re not disappointed
The Athens Yacht Club
179 Victoria StSharing plates, yummy! It’s a favourite of ours. Great idea to book do that you’re not disappointed
Local bar hotel and restaurant with great quality meals
The Avonhead Tavern and One Good Horse Restaurant
120 Withells RdLocal bar hotel and restaurant with great quality meals
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to see and get close to New Zealand's native animals in a farm like settings
157 Einheimische empfehlen
Orana Wildlife Park
793 McLeans Island RdGreat place to see and get close to New Zealand's native animals in a farm like settings
Compact museum in the heart of the city. It's free and a favourite activity for all ages of my family
390 Einheimische empfehlen
Canterbury-Museum
66 Rolleston AveCompact museum in the heart of the city. It's free and a favourite activity for all ages of my family
Learn about Antarctica: experience a snow storm and see the penquins
123 Einheimische empfehlen
International Antarctic Centre
38 Orchard RdLearn about Antarctica: experience a snow storm and see the penquins
Outdoor thermal pools, children's water playground, water slides, licensed cafe, beauty spa
73 Einheimische empfehlen
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
42 Amuri AveOutdoor thermal pools, children's water playground, water slides, licensed cafe, beauty spa
Family favourite. Get up close to NZ native and farm animals. Picnic area and cafe
153 Einheimische empfehlen
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
60 Hussey RdFamily favourite. Get up close to NZ native and farm animals. Picnic area and cafe
Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetFun for children and adults
HOYTS Cinemas
Main North RoadReally big children’s outdoor paddling pool. Lots of shade, perfect for a picnic
Botanic Gardens Children's playground
Armagh StreetReally big children’s outdoor paddling pool. Lots of shade, perfect for a picnic
Indoor and outdoor pool complex. Gym
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Jellie Park Recreation and Sports Centre
295 Ilam RdIndoor and outdoor pool complex. Gym
Arion Farm Education Park
890 McLeans Island RdFarm yard animals that you’re able to feed. Pony rides
Russley Golf Club
428 Memorial AveApproximately 5 minutes walk from my home
Well looked after ponies and horses. Weekend farm walks and lessons. Casual bookings available
Heathcote Valley Riding School
131 Bridle Path RdWell looked after ponies and horses. Weekend farm walks and lessons. Casual bookings available
The Groynes
Great place for a picnic, only 10 minutes from my home
World famous gold course. Restaurant open for drinks and or meals and platters. Approximately 10 minutes from my home
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Clearwater Golf Club
40A Clearwater AveWorld famous gold course. Restaurant open for drinks and or meals and platters. Approximately 10 minutes from my home
Antigua Boatsheds Canoe Hire
2 Cambridge TerraceChristchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys RoadZip lining and mountain bike cycle park
Luftwaffenmuseum Neuseelands
45 Harvard AveAirforce Museum and event centre
Jurassic Adventure
239A Opawa RoadMini golf and dinosaurs, always a kid with big and small kids
Arts & Culture
Free activity in the heart of the City five minutes walk from the Museum.
304 Einheimische empfehlen
Christchurch-Kunstgalerie (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StFree activity in the heart of the City five minutes walk from the Museum.
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
Ferrymead Heritage Park
50 Ferrymead Park DrShopping
Westfield Riccarton
129 Riccarton RdLargest shopping mall in Christchurch
Ballantynes
Cashel StreetIconic Department Store
Avonhead Countdown
Merrin StreetGolf Warehouse Superstore - Christchurch
65 Blenheim RdUpmarket shopping destination - fashion, bookstore, jewellers, cafes and supermarket
35 Einheimische empfehlen
Merivale Mall
189 Papanui RdUpmarket shopping destination - fashion, bookstore, jewellers, cafes and supermarket
Untouched World Flagship
155 Roydvale AveStunning merino fashion
The Tannery
3 Garlands RdDestination shopping
Refined fashion shopping experience. Mall also has a lovely supermarket, well stocked pharmacy and book store. Free parking in abundance
35 Einheimische empfehlen
Merivale Mall
189 Papanui RdRefined fashion shopping experience. Mall also has a lovely supermarket, well stocked pharmacy and book store. Free parking in abundance
Essentials
Pharmacy
Fendalton Pharmacy
All pharmacy and medicines, giftware
Unichem Spitfire Square Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Drinks & Nightlife
The Dirty Land
131 Victoria StCool venue with great cocktails
Oxford Terrace
Oxford TerraceMonteith's Brewery Bar
210 Withells RdLocal bar
Supermarket
Countdown Christchurch Airport
546A Memorial AveNew World Supermarket Fendalton
23 Memorial AveAvonhead Countdown
Merrin StreetVery handy. About 20 mins walk or 2 minutes drive
Countdown Christchurch Airport
546A Memorial AveLarge supermarket near the airport