Rachel’s guidebook for Urban Retreat
Fun for the Kids
This is great for the kids, next to this is a pump track too so bring the scooters (and helmets)!
150 abantu bendawo batusa
Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetThis is great for the kids, next to this is a pump track too so bring the scooters (and helmets)!
I-Museum ka-Canterbury
66 Rolleston AveAwesome rainy day activity for both young and old
City/town information
Lyttelton
A Fantastic saturday morning market, and really cool vibe
Sightseeing
Great beach and head up Summit Road for views of the city, or continue around to Taylors Mistake and do the Godley Heads walk
22 abantu bendawo batusa
Sumner Beach
Great beach and head up Summit Road for views of the city, or continue around to Taylors Mistake and do the Godley Heads walk
Godley Head Walkway
224 Taylors Mistake RoadIzindawo zezithole zeBotanical zeChristchurch
Rolleston AvenueFood scene
The best - need to book - Asian fusion and brilliant cocktails
101 abantu bendawo batusa
King of Snake
79 Victoria StThe best - need to book - Asian fusion and brilliant cocktails
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
149 Gloucester StYum - romantic and family friendly...
A fabulous foodie destination anytime of the day - closes early at night though about 8.
99 abantu bendawo batusa
Isitolo se-Riverside
96 Oxford TerraceA fabulous foodie destination anytime of the day - closes early at night though about 8.
Little Andromeda Theatre
134 Oxford Terracea really cool quirky theatre
Casa Publica
180 Armagh StWe love this place, great snacks, live music, older adult scene, cocktails
52 abantu bendawo batusa
O.G.B Bar & Cocktail Bar
28 Cathedral SquareWe love this place, great snacks, live music, older adult scene, cocktails
Favourite Brunch spots
Unknown Chapter Coffee Roasters
254 St Asaph StBobby’s Brunch
96 Oxford TerraceUnder The Red Verandah
29 Tancred StMiro
176 Oxford TerraceDoubles
62 Worcester BoulevardA great space - think adult food hall, family friendly too
180 abantu bendawo batusa
Little High Eatery
255 St Asaph StA great space - think adult food hall, family friendly too
Entertainment/Theatre
Hoyts EntX Christchurch
617 Colombo StLittle Andromeda Theatre
134 Oxford TerraceThe Court Theatre
36 Bernard StIsaac Theatre Royal
145 Gloucester St