Guidebook for Christchurch
Sightseeing
Historic buildings. Craft shops, food, entertainment
108 locals recommend
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
Historic buildings. Craft shops, food, entertainment
Good day trip from Christchurch to walk, play golf, bike, hike and most importantly use the hot pools which this little village is famous for.
64 locals recommend
Hanmer Springs
Good day trip from Christchurch to walk, play golf, bike, hike and most importantly use the hot pools which this little village is famous for.
Great day trip from Christchurch. Remember to stop off at the Little River Café on the way. Great food and art gallery.
162 locals recommend
Akaroa
Great day trip from Christchurch. Remember to stop off at the Little River Café on the way. Great food and art gallery.
Black Cat Cruises
Great way to experience the harbour basin and see Akaroa.
Ferrymead Park features an early 1900s (Edwardian) township, with exhibits such as houses, picture theatre, school classroom, church, jail, railway street.
Tramway Historical Society Inc
275 Bridle Path RdFerrymead Park features an early 1900s (Edwardian) township, with exhibits such as houses, picture theatre, school classroom, church, jail, railway street.
Everything Else
Inner city retail set up 40 containers after February 2011 earthquake. A great shopping experience, gifts, clothes, food , buskers.
51 locals recommend
Re:START
118 Cashel StInner city retail set up 40 containers after February 2011 earthquake. A great shopping experience, gifts, clothes, food , buskers.
Beautiful gardens, relaxing, very pleasant way to spend some time.
297 locals recommend
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueBeautiful gardens, relaxing, very pleasant way to spend some time.
Ferrymead Golf
100 Ferrymead Park Dr 9 HOLE GOLF COURSE set in the beautiful surroundings of the Port Hills.
Shopping
The Tannery is a boutique shopping, emporium, restaurant and bar on the banks of the Heathcote River in Woolston.
205 locals recommend
The Tannery
3 Garlands RdThe Tannery is a boutique shopping, emporium, restaurant and bar on the banks of the Heathcote River in Woolston.
Drinks & Nightlife
A funky lyttelton experience. Good bar, sit on the deck and enjoy a wonderful vista of the harbour. Great owner operators.
32 locals recommend
Wunderbar
14 London StA funky lyttelton experience. Good bar, sit on the deck and enjoy a wonderful vista of the harbour. Great owner operators.
Civil and Naval
16 London StSmall local bar in Lyttelton. Rustic and friendly.
Clink Restaurant & Bar
29 Wakefield AvePopular Sumner bar and restaurant.
Food Scene
Top spot to meet the locals and enjoy really good coffee. Great views of the harbour.
49 locals recommend
Lyttelton Farmers Market
London StreetTop spot to meet the locals and enjoy really good coffee. Great views of the harbour.
Dot Com Cafe
48 Marriner StPopular local café in Sumner.
Indian Sumner
11A Wakefield AveGood Indian food. Locals love this venue.
Highly recommended Sumner restaurant. Really good food. Friendly staff.
13 locals recommend
The Cornershop Bistro
32 Nayland StHighly recommended Sumner restaurant. Really good food. Friendly staff.
Vic's Bakehouse
4B Settlers Cressmall bake house with really good bagels and coffee.
Winnie Bagoes Ferrymead
2 Waterman PlGood pizzas , bar, atmosphere and prices.
Very good Japanese food. Not expensive, excellent specials. Great staff.
6 locals recommend
Kenzo Japanese Restaurant
21 Humphreys DrVery good Japanese food. Not expensive, excellent specials. Great staff.
Very good coffee and food. Wonderful owner operators. Small and a hot spot for locals.
C'est Si Bon Cafe Deli
1025 Ferry RdVery good coffee and food. Wonderful owner operators. Small and a hot spot for locals.