Guidebook for Christchurch
Essentials
Countdown Colombo St
219 Colombo StWithin a comfortable walking distance
Everything Else
Banks, post office, Big Fresh supermarket, pharmacy, all within a comfortable 10-15 min. walk
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Barrington
256 Barrington StBanks, post office, Big Fresh supermarket, pharmacy, all within a comfortable 10-15 min. walk
Great for a power walk and to gain some magnificent views out over Christchurch and the Canterbury Plains. Continue upwards to the Sugar Loaf Radio tower and the Sign of the Kiwi if you're up for it!
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Victoria Park
Great for a power walk and to gain some magnificent views out over Christchurch and the Canterbury Plains. Continue upwards to the Sugar Loaf Radio tower and the Sign of the Kiwi if you're up for it!
Beckenham Beauty & Medi Spa
140 Colombo StTreat yourself to some pampering?!
The Good Life Cafe and Market
152 Somerfield StEasy 5-7 min walk
Upmarket clothing shops, great eateries, arty cinema, gift shops, pharmacy, bars- all very cool!
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The Colombo
363 Colombo StUpmarket clothing shops, great eateries, arty cinema, gift shops, pharmacy, bars- all very cool!
Shopping mall with upmarket supermarket (New World) and various other shops and eateries.
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South City Shopping Centre
555 Colombo StShopping mall with upmarket supermarket (New World) and various other shops and eateries.
The biggest mall in Christchurch! Great place to buy most things; plus large multiplex cinema (Hoyts) and other entertainment/eateries. Very popular with the locals!
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Westfield Riccarton
129 Riccarton RdThe biggest mall in Christchurch! Great place to buy most things; plus large multiplex cinema (Hoyts) and other entertainment/eateries. Very popular with the locals!
Visitor information centre for planning your time here.
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Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Visitor information centre for planning your time here.
For trains to the West Coast (Tranz Alpine Express) and Picton (Coastal Pacific).
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Christchurch Railway Station
For trains to the West Coast (Tranz Alpine Express) and Picton (Coastal Pacific).
Air transport connections (domestic and international).
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Christchurch International Airport
30 Durey RoadAir transport connections (domestic and international).
Shopping, restaurants and bars- built out of an old Tannery- very smart and a popular place to go in Christchurch.
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The Tannery
3 Garlands RdShopping, restaurants and bars- built out of an old Tannery- very smart and a popular place to go in Christchurch.
Halswell Quarry Park
Kennedys Bush RoadPopular for walks.
Great place for a stroll along the esplanade and to eat fish and chips.
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Sumner Pharmacy
17 Wakefield AveGreat place for a stroll along the esplanade and to eat fish and chips.
Every Saturday from 10am to 1pm, on London Street, Lyttelton.
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Isitolo sabaFundi base-Lyttelton
London StreetEvery Saturday from 10am to 1pm, on London Street, Lyttelton.
Food Scene
Great coffee and food, perfect for a recharge after a walk up the hill to Victoria Park!
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Zeroes Coffee Ltd
81 Cashmere RdGreat coffee and food, perfect for a recharge after a walk up the hill to Victoria Park!
Some of the best Thai food you'll eat anywhere, including Thailand! Eat in or takeaway.
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Thai Rendezvous
250 Barrington StSome of the best Thai food you'll eat anywhere, including Thailand! Eat in or takeaway.
Great little Italian restaurant with loads of atmosphere. Dine in or take-away.
Piccolo Ristorante Italiano
8 Somerfield StGreat little Italian restaurant with loads of atmosphere. Dine in or take-away.
Handy restaurant, 5-7 min walk, chain food but you know what you're going to get!
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Nando's
145 Colombo StHandy restaurant, 5-7 min walk, chain food but you know what you're going to get!
Savoire Cafe & Wine Bar
147 Colombo StHandy 5-7 min walk
Filadelfio's Pizza
Pizza bar, 5-7 min walk
Sai touch of spice
82 Barrington StIndian takeaway food, 3 min walk
Coffee Culture Beckenham
140 Colombo StEasy 5-7 min walk, coffee
This cafe has won heaps of awards- very popular with foodies.
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Black Betty Cafe
165 Madras StThis cafe has won heaps of awards- very popular with foodies.
Reported to be some of the best coffee in Christchurch, which is really saying something!
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C1 Espresso
185 High StReported to be some of the best coffee in Christchurch, which is really saying something!
Drinks & Nightlife
Armadillos Beckenham
155 Colombo StHandy restaurant and bar, 5-7 min walk
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetVarious bars and clubs.
An old fashioned pub. Other airbnb guests have stated the food was good here.
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Pegasus Arms
14 Oxford TerraceAn old fashioned pub. Other airbnb guests have stated the food was good here.
Shopping
Great for sandwiches, pies, nibbles etc - perfect for setting yourself up for a day of sightseeing
Pierce's Bakery
78 Barrington StGreat for sandwiches, pies, nibbles etc - perfect for setting yourself up for a day of sightseeing
A new highlight of Christchurch- shopping mall made of shipping containers, post 2011 earthquake. A marvel to see. Very cool shops and great places to eat. Make sure you see the Quake City museum.
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Re:START
118 Cashel StA new highlight of Christchurch- shopping mall made of shipping containers, post 2011 earthquake. A marvel to see. Very cool shops and great places to eat. Make sure you see the Quake City museum.
Bivouac Outdoor
661 Colombo StCamping shop.
Entertainment & Activities
Sports centre with swimming pool, full gym, running track.
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Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre
75 Lyttelton StSports centre with swimming pool, full gym, running track.
Cashmere Valley Reserve
Public park with swings etc. Great free entertainment for kids.
Arts & Culture
Spreydon Library
266 Barrington StJoin the library or browse the books and magazines there!
HOYTS NZ
Rotherham StreetBiggest cinema with greatest choice of films.
Christchurch Casino
30 Victoria StLandmark and first casino in NZ!
Horncastle Arena
55 Jack Hinton DrSporting and entertainment events.
CBS Canterbury Arena
Sporting and entertainment events.
Lancaster Park
30 Stevens StVenue for cricket and rugby matches.
Academy Gold Cinema
363 Colombo StGreat independent cinema.