Guidebook for Christchurch
Essentials
Peter Timbs Meats
70 Edgeware RdPeter Timbs is where all the locals go to get their sausages.
St George’s Hospital
249 Papanui Rd 03 375 6000
Located within Merivale Mall. FreshChoice supermarket has a good selection of NZ and imported wine as well as an excellent selection of food.
44 locals recommend
FreshChoice Merivale
189 Papanui RdLocated within Merivale Mall. FreshChoice supermarket has a good selection of NZ and imported wine as well as an excellent selection of food.
Chere Cherie
155 Victoria StA great hairdresser if you need one.
Nicola Quinn Beauty and Day Spa
209 Papanui RdGreat for facials, massage, or any beauty treats.
24 Hour Surgery
401 Madras St24 Hour Surgery
401 Madras StFood Scene
If you're a lover of Southeast Asian food, then you will LOVE King of Snake. Very cool atmosphere.
101 locals recommend
King of Snake
79 Victoria StIf you're a lover of Southeast Asian food, then you will LOVE King of Snake. Very cool atmosphere.
Mexicano's
131 Victoria St'Christchurch's best Latin/Mexican Restaurant" -Avenues Magazine
Located in "The Colombo", which is a new development since the Christchurch earthquakes. Lots of other interesting shops to discover, so worth a visit.
Pot Sticker
363 Colombo StLocated in "The Colombo", which is a new development since the Christchurch earthquakes. Lots of other interesting shops to discover, so worth a visit.
A fabulous market to stock up the pantry and sample some treats.
81 locals recommend
The Riccarton Sunday Market
165 Racecourse RdA fabulous market to stock up the pantry and sample some treats.
Gatherings Restaurant and Living Wine Bar is literally around the corner! It has created quite a stir and has received great reviews. Their focus is on sustainable, local and seasonal cuisine that highlights the connection of what we eat and the planet that we live on. It is a vegetarian menu.
8 locals recommend
Gatherings Restaurant and Living Wine Bar
2 Papanui RdGatherings Restaurant and Living Wine Bar is literally around the corner! It has created quite a stir and has received great reviews. Their focus is on sustainable, local and seasonal cuisine that highlights the connection of what we eat and the planet that we live on. It is a vegetarian menu.
YUM!!! Great for breakfast, brunch or lunch and next to The Colombo for shopping.
39 locals recommend
Hello Sunday Cafe
6 Elgin StYUM!!! Great for breakfast, brunch or lunch and next to The Colombo for shopping.
Lone Star Cafe & Bar
26 Manchester StThis one is a Kiwi classic for families.
Dimitri's souvlaki is to Christchurch, what Ferg Burger is to Queenstown. You must try one, I recommend the lamb.
Dimitris Souvlaki & Yeeros
16 Plymouth LnDimitri's souvlaki is to Christchurch, what Ferg Burger is to Queenstown. You must try one, I recommend the lamb.
Riverside Market
96 Oxford TerraceDrinks & Nightlife
This is the closest bar/pub to the property. You'll find a good mix of local people here and they serve food and often have live music.
28 locals recommend
Carlton Bar & Eatery
1 Papanui RdThis is the closest bar/pub to the property. You'll find a good mix of local people here and they serve food and often have live music.
The Christchurch Casino offers a variety of entertainment options and there are several bars and restaurants surrounding it.
128 locals recommend
Christchurch Casino
30 Victoria StThe Christchurch Casino offers a variety of entertainment options and there are several bars and restaurants surrounding it.
Beer is the focus at this iconic Christchurch pub with roughly 180 on offer! Other drinks available as well casual dining and sharing plates. Always a great relaxed atmosphere at the Dux.
66 locals recommend
Dux Central
144 Lichfield StBeer is the focus at this iconic Christchurch pub with roughly 180 on offer! Other drinks available as well casual dining and sharing plates. Always a great relaxed atmosphere at the Dux.
Arts & Culture
Showcasing contemporary art since 1880 to provoke new thinking and conversation in a rapidly changing world.
30 locals recommend
CoCA - Centre of Contemporary Art
66 Gloucester StShowcasing contemporary art since 1880 to provoke new thinking and conversation in a rapidly changing world.
Christchurch Art Gallery played a key role in the shelter and base for civil defence during the Christchurch earthquakes. Since then it has undergone huge amounts of ground remediation and building repairs. It is now one of the safest and most resilient art museums in the world.
304 locals recommend
Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StChristchurch Art Gallery played a key role in the shelter and base for civil defence during the Christchurch earthquakes. Since then it has undergone huge amounts of ground remediation and building repairs. It is now one of the safest and most resilient art museums in the world.
Isaac Theatre Royal
145 Gloucester StA stunning theatre located close to New Regent St.
Sightseeing
The Cardboard Cathedral in Christchurch is the transitional pro-cathedral of Anglican Diocese of Christchurch opened in August 2013.
76 locals recommend
Christchurch Transitional Cathedral
234 Hereford StThe Cardboard Cathedral in Christchurch is the transitional pro-cathedral of Anglican Diocese of Christchurch opened in August 2013.
Christchurch Cathedral
A tribute to those who lost their lives during the Christchurch earthquakes.
12 locals recommend
Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
Montreal Street A tribute to those who lost their lives during the Christchurch earthquakes.
Entertainment & Activities
Christchurch Gondola
Zip-line tours, chairlifts and walking tracks, mountain biking or cafe chilling.
100 locals recommend
Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys RoadZip-line tours, chairlifts and walking tracks, mountain biking or cafe chilling.
A great challenge for lots of different fitness levels and abilities. Set in natural surroundings
adrenalin-forest.co.nz
26 locals recommend
Adrenalin Forest Christchurch
110 Heyders Rd
A great challenge for lots of different fitness levels and abilities. Set in natural surroundings
adrenalin-forest.co.nz
HOYTS NZ
Rotherham StreetA great Antarctic experience for the whole family.
123 locals recommend
International Antarctic Centre
38 Orchard RdA great Antarctic experience for the whole family.
Parks & Nature
Port Hills
Taylors Mistake
Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetA fabulous new playground within walking distance.
A fabulous park for recreation, cafe dining and the venue for many of Christchurch's festivals.
252 locals recommend
North Hagley Park
14 Riccarton AveA fabulous park for recreation, cafe dining and the venue for many of Christchurch's festivals.
Experience New Zealand wildlife in a natural setting, and learn about New Zealand's natural environment and history.
153 locals recommend
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
60 Hussey RdExperience New Zealand wildlife in a natural setting, and learn about New Zealand's natural environment and history.