Guidebook for Christchurch
Food Scene
Hello Sunday Cafe
6 Elgin StAmazing breakfast menu
Gentle Giant
158 Ferry RdTry the Spicy Pork Avocado Smash for breakfast or lunch.
Pedro's House of Lamb
17 Papanui RdTakeaway lamb shoulder to die for.
Drinks & Nightlife
Baretta
174 St Asaph StMost popular spot in Chch
O.G.B Bar & Cocktail Bar
28 Cathedral SquareTry the fries here - Best in Chch
Sheltered from the wind (outside) - Ideal for most summer days in the city.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Strange's Lane
219 High StSheltered from the wind (outside) - Ideal for most summer days in the city.
Dux Central
144 Lichfield StBest on a hot day.
Astro Lounge
23 Worcester BlvdDive bar - usually with live music. Pours a big martini.
Parks & Nature
Even most locals don't know about this. If you haven't found the swans, you haven't looked in the right place.
Swan Lake Gardens
9 Ernlea TerraceEven most locals don't know about this. If you haven't found the swans, you haven't looked in the right place.
Shopping
The Colombo
363 Colombo StBoutique shopping
Essentials
Countdown Colombo St
219 Colombo StCheap and close
Not a great place to shop, but ideal for any essentials. Between the Warehouse, New World & the food court, you'll find pretty much anything you need.
39 abantu bendawo batusa
South City Shopping Centre
555 Colombo StNot a great place to shop, but ideal for any essentials. Between the Warehouse, New World & the food court, you'll find pretty much anything you need.
Getting Around
Christchurch Bus Interchange
Colombo StreetCentral bus station to everywhere.
Entertainment & Activities
Hanmer Springs
A great spot for a day trip. Take your togs (swimmers).