Guidebook for Christchurch
Drinks & Nightlife
The Dirty Land
131 Victoria StSmall but really nice and busy, serves cocktails, wine and beer
Iconic outside bar, a real local spot, and a survivor from the earthquake.
40 locals recommend
Smash Palace
172 High StIconic outside bar, a real local spot, and a survivor from the earthquake.
Food Scene
Limited food but great coffee and really cheap. This is where they roast a lot of the coffee so works as a warehouse with a coffee area attached. Well worth a look
23 locals recommend
C4 Coffee
113 Fitzgerald AveLimited food but great coffee and really cheap. This is where they roast a lot of the coffee so works as a warehouse with a coffee area attached. Well worth a look
Gentle Giant
158 Ferry RdLovely Cafe with full menu
Parks & Nature
Beautiful Botanic Gardens, rose garden and lots of beautiful areas. Even has a coffee shop attached
39 locals recommend
Christchurch Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
Rolleston AvenueBeautiful Botanic Gardens, rose garden and lots of beautiful areas. Even has a coffee shop attached
Shopping
Not really a mall, its more like a big beautiful arcade. Lots and lots of shops in true arcade extravagant style, everything you could want here. Only problem is its quite a distance from our house
205 locals recommend
The Tannery
3 Garlands RdNot really a mall, its more like a big beautiful arcade. Lots and lots of shops in true arcade extravagant style, everything you could want here. Only problem is its quite a distance from our house
Entertainment & Activities
Cutest Theatre you have ever seen, also shows great selection of the best art house films
31 locals recommend
Alice Cinemateque
209 Tuam StCutest Theatre you have ever seen, also shows great selection of the best art house films