Guidebook for Christchurch
Arts & Culture
Recently reopened 5 years after the big earthquake we had here in 2012. Well worth a look. Free.
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312 Montreal StRecently reopened 5 years after the big earthquake we had here in 2012. Well worth a look. Free.
Parks & Nature
Fantastic space right in the central city. Free.
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Rolleston AvenueFantastic space right in the central city. Free.
It’s only a couple of minutes walk from here. Nice place to lay in the sun with a book.
Harrington Park
It’s only a couple of minutes walk from here. Nice place to lay in the sun with a book.
5-10 minutes walk down the end of the side street. Fairly big park with a stream running along with ducks.
Domain Terrace
Domain Terrace5-10 minutes walk down the end of the side street. Fairly big park with a stream running along with ducks.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a real ‘local’. It is surrounded by bars and cafes that are more expensive. This bar is more like the tv series Cheers from the 1980s. Friendly staff and hearty meals/bar snacks. Poker Mon night, Quiz night Tues, Karaoke Wed night, Live music Thurs-Sat.
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The Miller Bar & Cafe
308 Lincoln RdThis is a real ‘local’. It is surrounded by bars and cafes that are more expensive. This bar is more like the tv series Cheers from the 1980s. Friendly staff and hearty meals/bar snacks. Poker Mon night, Quiz night Tues, Karaoke Wed night, Live music Thurs-Sat.
Food Scene
Thai Rendezvous
250 Barrington StYummy Thai food. 5 minutes walk. Dine in or takeaway.
Yummy Chinese restaurant. Smaller and family owned. Surrounded by two other chinese restaurants if this one doesn’t inspire you. Takeaways allowed. 15 minutes walk.
Shanghai Bistro and Bar
105C Riccarton RdYummy Chinese restaurant. Smaller and family owned. Surrounded by two other chinese restaurants if this one doesn’t inspire you. Takeaways allowed. 15 minutes walk.
Getting Around
Train station for trips to Arthurs Pass and West Coast, or north to Picton. 5 minutes drive without traffic. Allow 20 minutes during peak times. I can pick up if I’m available $10.
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Christchurch Railway Station
Train station for trips to Arthurs Pass and West Coast, or north to Picton. 5 minutes drive without traffic. Allow 20 minutes during peak times. I can pick up if I’m available $10.
Shopping
5 minutes walk - cut through Barrington Park. Not a huge mall. Smaller local style mall with all the amenities you need. Cafes, supermarket, chemists, travel agents, The Warehouse - cheap style department store, banks etc.
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Barrington
256 Barrington St5 minutes walk - cut through Barrington Park. Not a huge mall. Smaller local style mall with all the amenities you need. Cafes, supermarket, chemists, travel agents, The Warehouse - cheap style department store, banks etc.
Essentials
2 minutes walk. 5 houses away. Convenience store, fish and chips takeaways and Chinese food takeaways.
Bewdley Street
Bewdley Street2 minutes walk. 5 houses away. Convenience store, fish and chips takeaways and Chinese food takeaways.