Christchurch
Parks & Nature
Spend some time in Christchurch's tranquil inner-city sanctuary. It's a beautiful place for a stroll with plenty of spots for a summer picnic under the trees.
297 locals recommend
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueSpend some time in Christchurch's tranquil inner-city sanctuary. It's a beautiful place for a stroll with plenty of spots for a summer picnic under the trees.
A perfect place for a quick jog, run or cycle in a gorgeous setting.
252 locals recommend
North Hagley Park
14 Riccarton AveA perfect place for a quick jog, run or cycle in a gorgeous setting.
Shopping
Originally opened in 1932, New Regent Street is a pedestrian mall, and home to an exciting range of boutique businesses in a stunning heritage setting.
36 locals recommend
New Regent Street Precinct
Originally opened in 1932, New Regent Street is a pedestrian mall, and home to an exciting range of boutique businesses in a stunning heritage setting.
South City Mall includes a department store (The Warehouse), food court, hairdressers, post shop, florist, travel agent, stationery shop, jewellers, pharmacy, cafes and a small supermarket (New World).
39 locals recommend
South City Shopping Centre
555 Colombo StSouth City Mall includes a department store (The Warehouse), food court, hairdressers, post shop, florist, travel agent, stationery shop, jewellers, pharmacy, cafes and a small supermarket (New World).
A unique shopping centre & Christchurch function venue on the banks of the Heathcote River
205 locals recommend
The Tannery
3 Garlands RdA unique shopping centre & Christchurch function venue on the banks of the Heathcote River
Shopping Mall with almost 200 stores, including large supermarket, Kmart, Farmers, food court and much more.
204 locals recommend
Westfield Riccarton
129 Riccarton RdShopping Mall with almost 200 stores, including large supermarket, Kmart, Farmers, food court and much more.
Essentials
Countdown Moorhouse Ave
347 Madras StLarge supermarket
Figlo Laundromat
332 Gloucester St Local Laundromat.
Getting Around
The cheapest way around and about Christchurch City. You can take bus #29, bus #125 or the "Purple Line" from here to the airport for around $8.50 (or under $3 if you purchase a metro card).
191 locals recommend
Christchurch Bus Interchange
Colombo Street The cheapest way around and about Christchurch City. You can take bus #29, bus #125 or the "Purple Line" from here to the airport for around $8.50 (or under $3 if you purchase a metro card).
Sightseeing
The Cardboard Cathedral is the transitional pro-cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch opened in August 2013. Stop by to see the beautiful stained glass window in front!
76 locals recommend
Christchurch Transitional Cathedral
234 Hereford StThe Cardboard Cathedral is the transitional pro-cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch opened in August 2013. Stop by to see the beautiful stained glass window in front!
A great memorial to visit in remembrance of the 185 people who died in the Feb 2011 earthquake.
185 White Chairs
A great memorial to visit in remembrance of the 185 people who died in the Feb 2011 earthquake.
The Cathedral was an Christchurch building in the heart of the city, but was badly damaged in the Feb 2011 earthquake. The partially demolished building is still there.
37 locals recommend
Christchurch Cathedral
The Cathedral was an Christchurch building in the heart of the city, but was badly damaged in the Feb 2011 earthquake. The partially demolished building is still there.
Arts & Culture
Canterbury Museum includes rare Maori artefacts and historical stories, The Antarctic Gallery, "The Christchurch Street" reminiscent of pioneer days, along with a "Discovery" section great for kids.
390 locals recommend
Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveCanterbury Museum includes rare Maori artefacts and historical stories, The Antarctic Gallery, "The Christchurch Street" reminiscent of pioneer days, along with a "Discovery" section great for kids.
Home to one of New Zealand's most important public art collections. A great place for a quiet stroll. Exhibitions changes regularly.
304 locals recommend
Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StHome to one of New Zealand's most important public art collections. A great place for a quiet stroll. Exhibitions changes regularly.
Food Scene
Cafe Valentino
168 St Asaph StScrumptious Italian cuisine
Coriander's
70-76 Rolleston DrDelicious Indian cuisine.
An iconic Christchurch café, renowned for pioneering espresso, big breakfasts, and vibrant atmosphere. Bonus novelty - order a set of sliders, delivered to your table through very cool pneumatic tubes.
107 locals recommend
C1 Espresso
185 High StAn iconic Christchurch café, renowned for pioneering espresso, big breakfasts, and vibrant atmosphere. Bonus novelty - order a set of sliders, delivered to your table through very cool pneumatic tubes.
Mumbaiwala offers an authentic taste of India with unique street food selection and mouth-watering menu of dishes that are encouraged to be shared.
10 locals recommend
Mumbaiwala
120 Hereford StMumbaiwala offers an authentic taste of India with unique street food selection and mouth-watering menu of dishes that are encouraged to be shared.
Mexico Restaurant
203 Manchester StAuthentic Mexican cuisine in an authentic and vibrant setting.