Local Guidebook for Log Cottage
Food Scene
Excellent cafe, bar and restaurant, located just 4 minutes from The Log Cottage. They also offer a free courtesy bus.
The Platform Bar, Restaurant and Cafe
468 Mandeville RoadExcellent cafe, bar and restaurant, located just 4 minutes from The Log Cottage. They also offer a free courtesy bus.
Great Thai restaurant offering eat in or take away. Located 4 minutes from The Log Cottage.
Red Elephant Thai cuisine and Karaoke Bar
468 Mandeville RoadGreat Thai restaurant offering eat in or take away. Located 4 minutes from The Log Cottage.
Superb fish and chip shop located 4 minutes from The Log Cottage. Offers Gluten Free options too.
Mandeville Village Fish & Chips
468 Mandeville RdSuperb fish and chip shop located 4 minutes from The Log Cottage. Offers Gluten Free options too.
New Delhi - Indian Food Junction
468 Mandeville RoadIndian takeaway located 4 minutes from The Log Cottage.
Fools of Desire
176 High StGreat cafe offering Keto food, in Rangiora
Fusion Café Restaurant Bar
Sells Keto food
Parks & Nature
Duration: 1 hour return
Description of Walk: From the Glentui picnic area this track descends to the Glentui River then climbs a ridge on the other side. It links first with the Bypass Track, then the Richardson Track before returning to the picnic area.
Intensity: Suitable for people of low to moderate fitness and abilities.
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Glentui Loop Track
Glentui Bush RoadDuration: 1 hour return
Description of Walk: From the Glentui picnic area this track descends to the Glentui River then climbs a ridge on the other side. It links first with the Bypass Track, then the Richardson Track before returning to the picnic area.
Intensity: Suitable for people of low to moderate fitness and abilities.
Mt Thomas Forest Conservation Area is an excellent area for day trips, with two picturesque picnic areas and several walking tracks around the two main summits, Mt Thomas (1023m) and Mt Richardson (1047m). Mt Thomas Forest Conservation Area covers 10,800 hectares, between the Ashley and Okuku Rivers, and contains extensive exotic plantations, which in the case of Mt Thomas itself extend right to the summit. From the summits there are views over the Canterbury Plains to Pegasus Bay, into the Lees Valley and the upper Okuku River.
Mount Thomas Forest Conservation Area
392 Glentui Bush RdMt Thomas Forest Conservation Area is an excellent area for day trips, with two picturesque picnic areas and several walking tracks around the two main summits, Mt Thomas (1023m) and Mt Richardson (1047m). Mt Thomas Forest Conservation Area covers 10,800 hectares, between the Ashley and Okuku Rivers, and contains extensive exotic plantations, which in the case of Mt Thomas itself extend right to the summit. From the summits there are views over the Canterbury Plains to Pegasus Bay, into the Lees Valley and the upper Okuku River.
Northbrook Wetlands
Cotter Lane1.5 km circuit walk through an extensive wildlife and recreation reserve.
Matawai Nature Park
30 King St15-30 minute walk in central Rangiora
Essentials
SuperValue Mandeville
468 Mandeville RoadExcellent, well stocked store 4 minutes from The Log Cottage.
PAK'nSAVE Rangiora
2 Southbrook RdNew World Rangiora
10 Good StSightseeing
Town Hall Cinemas
303 High StDudley Park Aquatic Centre
47 Church StI-Museum ka-Canterbury
66 Rolleston AveI-Quake City
299 Durham St NIzindawo zezithole zeBotanical zeChristchurch
Rolleston AvenueChristchurch Gondola
I-Orana Wildlife Park
793 McLeans Island RdIsivivaneni sase-Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
60 Hussey RdBig Rock Adventures Canyoning
33 Cox StAlpine Jet Thrills Limited - Braided Shallows
1 Main N RdKowhai Residential School of Riding ltd
711 Island Rd