Guidebook for Diamond Harbour
Food Scene
Diamond Harbour Eatery & Bar
2i Waipapa AveAn innovative and intimate restaurant located in the port town of Lyttelton, Roots is a specialist in creating and serving unique dishes from high quality seasonal ingredients.
Giulio Sturla (Chef and owner) and Christy came to New Zealand from Chile to fulfill their dream of opening a restaurant, and were drawn to Lyttelton for its community and location within the Banks Peninsula. Opening Roots in 2012, the restaurant has always been evolving, and was named Cuisine Restaurant of the Year in 2015.
The restaurant can host 35 covers a night, with set degustation menus the only option. There is a list of the seasonal produce used and that’s it, leaving the talented chefs no boundaries to cre
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Roots Restaurant
8 London StAn innovative and intimate restaurant located in the port town of Lyttelton, Roots is a specialist in creating and serving unique dishes from high quality seasonal ingredients.
Giulio Sturla (Chef and owner) and Christy came to New Zealand from Chile to fulfill their dream of opening a restaurant, and were drawn to Lyttelton for its community and location within the Banks Peninsula. Opening Roots in 2012, the restaurant has always been evolving, and was named Cuisine Restaurant of the Year in 2015.
The restaurant can host 35 covers a night, with set degustation menus the only option. There is a list of the seasonal produce used and that’s it, leaving the talented chefs no boundaries to cre
Ōtoromiro Hotel
52 Main RdA local countryside tavern serving good beer and a homely meal.
Has a lovely coffee barn next to it, which serves superb coffee with lovely service. Opens daily from 6AM.
Wheatsheaf Tavern
554 Governors Bay Teddington RdA local countryside tavern serving good beer and a homely meal.
Has a lovely coffee barn next to it, which serves superb coffee with lovely service. Opens daily from 6AM.
Barrys Bay Cheese Factory makes lovely & tasty local artisan cheese in numerous varieties. The Factory shop has a lovely offering accompanied by tasting and a display of other local products as well.
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Barrys Bay Cheese
5807 Christchurch Akaroa RdBarrys Bay Cheese Factory makes lovely & tasty local artisan cheese in numerous varieties. The Factory shop has a lovely offering accompanied by tasting and a display of other local products as well.
Nice little cafe/bar/restaurant with breathtaking views of the peninsula to admire over a cold beer or a lovely cup of coffee.
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Hilltop Tavern
5207 Christchurch Akaroa RdNice little cafe/bar/restaurant with breathtaking views of the peninsula to admire over a cold beer or a lovely cup of coffee.
Lyttelton Bakery
8 Norwich QuayBest coffee in the neighbourhood!
The Brasserie Kitchen & Bar
41 Rue LavaudGreat garden spot for brunch, lunch or a coffee.
Iconic little cafe for a morning coffee or lunch.
Has stunning views over the Canterbury plains and of the Southern Alps in the distance.
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Sign of the Kiwi
Summit RoadIconic little cafe for a morning coffee or lunch.
Has stunning views over the Canterbury plains and of the Southern Alps in the distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wunderbar
14 London StParks & Nature
Orton Bradley park offers various walking tracks & is great for a game of golf, an afternoon picnic or a wonder in the nature.
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Orton Bradley Park
Marine DriveOrton Bradley park offers various walking tracks & is great for a game of golf, an afternoon picnic or a wonder in the nature.
Mt Herbert track goes past the property and you can either start from the Valley down the street or follow the drive through the farmland. If you follow the ridge line it will meet up with the main track. The track takes about 4-5 hours return to the summit (919m ).
Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki
Mt Herbert track goes past the property and you can either start from the Valley down the street or follow the drive through the farmland. If you follow the ridge line it will meet up with the main track. The track takes about 4-5 hours return to the summit (919m ).
Wonderful little bay with a pristine beach for swimming, sunbathing and other summer sports.
Okains Bay
Wonderful little bay with a pristine beach for swimming, sunbathing and other summer sports.
Great for a little paddle boarding or a dip in the see accompanies by a picnic or a bonfire (please check up on the fire restrictions)
Purau Bay
Purau AvenueGreat for a little paddle boarding or a dip in the see accompanies by a picnic or a bonfire (please check up on the fire restrictions)
Camp Bay
Lovely beach for surfing or a swim. Also has a great scenic walking track around the Godley Heads.
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Taylors Mistake Bay
Lovely beach for surfing or a swim. Also has a great scenic walking track around the Godley Heads.
Shopping
Nourishing body and being through inspired cuisine, decadent chocolate, superfood cacao, stunning views, service from the heart and profound meditation.
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She Universe Cafe
Nourishing body and being through inspired cuisine, decadent chocolate, superfood cacao, stunning views, service from the heart and profound meditation.
A lovely Boutique shopping mall with amazing atmosphere and excellent variety of shops.
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The Tannery
3 Garlands RdA lovely Boutique shopping mall with amazing atmosphere and excellent variety of shops.
Lincoln farmers' and craft market
A weekly family-friendly market with genuine local produce, crafts and regular themed community events.
Saturdays 10AM - 1PM
Lincoln Market
22 Gerald StLincoln farmers' and craft market
A weekly family-friendly market with genuine local produce, crafts and regular themed community events.
Saturdays 10AM - 1PM
Entertainment & Activities
Shunyata Retreat and Day Spa offers a variety of relaxing procedures for body and soul.
Shunyata Day Spa
10 Rawhiti StShunyata Retreat and Day Spa offers a variety of relaxing procedures for body and soul.
Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys RoadMountain biking park
Essentials
SuperValue Lyttelton
17 London StCountdown Colombo St
219 Colombo StLovely little family run convenience store.
Open daily 8AM - 7PM for basic groceries and goods.
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On The Spot Diamond Harbour
141 Marine DrLovely little family run convenience store.
Open daily 8AM - 7PM for basic groceries and goods.
New World Halswell
346 Halswell RdArts & Culture
No day out in Diamond Harbour is complete without a visit to historic Stoddart Cottage, and now there is the added attraction of seeing local art and craft. The Stoddart Cottage Gallery is open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holiday from 10am to 4pm.
Stoddart's Cottage
2 Waipapa AveNo day out in Diamond Harbour is complete without a visit to historic Stoddart Cottage, and now there is the added attraction of seeing local art and craft. The Stoddart Cottage Gallery is open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holiday from 10am to 4pm.