Guidebook for Christchurch

Rachel
Guidebook for Christchurch

Food Scene

Great atmosphere, walking distance. The sweet chilli flatbread is a favourite starter.
16 locals recommend
Misceo Cafe & Bar
251 Clyde Rd
16 locals recommend
Great atmosphere, walking distance. The sweet chilli flatbread is a favourite starter.

Parks & Nature

Sneak view of some elegant houses overlooking a meandering river. Enjoy elegant English gardens and renovated homestead with classy cafe. Ideal for families and couples.
Mona Vale Restaurant
40 Mona Vale Ave
Sneak view of some elegant houses overlooking a meandering river. Enjoy elegant English gardens and renovated homestead with classy cafe. Ideal for families and couples.
Replenish your reserves with a walk around the gardens. Recommend a couple of hours.
297 locals recommend
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston Avenue
297 locals recommend
Replenish your reserves with a walk around the gardens. Recommend a couple of hours.

Arts & Culture

Interesting collections, both traditional and contemporary. Elegant architecture
17 locals recommend
Christchurch Art Gallery
17 locals recommend
Interesting collections, both traditional and contemporary. Elegant architecture
The Arts Centre is the heart of Chch. If you're lucky, there might be a concert on at the Great Hall (otherwise The Piano has events on all the time). There is the information centre here.
108 locals recommend
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
108 locals recommend
The Arts Centre is the heart of Chch. If you're lucky, there might be a concert on at the Great Hall (otherwise The Piano has events on all the time). There is the information centre here.

Shopping

Quaint and charming. My favourites: Portobello Antiques, Marimeko fabrics, Global Fabrics
205 locals recommend
The Tannery
3 Garlands Rd
205 locals recommend
Quaint and charming. My favourites: Portobello Antiques, Marimeko fabrics, Global Fabrics

Essentials

Supermarket and pharmacy next door - 5 minute stroll
24 locals recommend
New World Supermarket Fendalton
23 Memorial Ave
24 locals recommend
Supermarket and pharmacy next door - 5 minute stroll

Sightseeing

Great views into harbour.
247 locals recommend
Christchurch Gondola
247 locals recommend
Great views into harbour.

Drinks & Nightlife

Stylish Thai Fusion cuisine, cocktails and crowd
101 locals recommend
King of Snake
79 Victoria St
101 locals recommend
Stylish Thai Fusion cuisine, cocktails and crowd