Guidebook for Christchurch

Rebecca
Guidebook for Christchurch

Essentials

Peter Timbs is where all the locals go to get their sausages.
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Peter Timbs Meats
70 Edgeware Rd
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Peter Timbs is where all the locals go to get their sausages.
St George’s Hospital
249 Papanui Rd
03 375 6000
Located within Merivale Mall. FreshChoice supermarket has a good selection of NZ and imported wine as well as an excellent selection of food.
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FreshChoice Merivale
189 Papanui Rd
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Located within Merivale Mall. FreshChoice supermarket has a good selection of NZ and imported wine as well as an excellent selection of food.
A great hairdresser if you need one.
Chere Cherie
155 Victoria St
A great hairdresser if you need one.
Great for facials, massage, or any beauty treats.
Nicola Quinn Beauty and Day Spa
209 Papanui Rd
Great for facials, massage, or any beauty treats.
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24 Hour Surgery
401 Madras St
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24 Hour Surgery
401 Madras St
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Food Scene

If you're a lover of Southeast Asian food, then you will LOVE King of Snake. Very cool atmosphere.
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King of Snake
79 Victoria St
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If you're a lover of Southeast Asian food, then you will LOVE King of Snake. Very cool atmosphere.
'Christchurch's best Latin/Mexican Restaurant" -Avenues Magazine
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Mexicano's
131 Victoria St
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'Christchurch's best Latin/Mexican Restaurant" -Avenues Magazine
Located in "The Colombo", which is a new development since the Christchurch earthquakes. Lots of other interesting shops to discover, so worth a visit.
Pot Sticker
363 Colombo St
Located in "The Colombo", which is a new development since the Christchurch earthquakes. Lots of other interesting shops to discover, so worth a visit.
A fabulous market to stock up the pantry and sample some treats.
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Isitolo sase-Riccarton sase-Sonto
165 Racecourse Rd
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A fabulous market to stock up the pantry and sample some treats.
Gatherings Restaurant and Living Wine Bar is literally around the corner! It has created quite a stir and has received great reviews. Their focus is on sustainable, local and seasonal cuisine that highlights the connection of what we eat and the planet that we live on. It is a vegetarian menu.
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Gatherings Restaurant and Living Wine Bar
2 Papanui Rd
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Gatherings Restaurant and Living Wine Bar is literally around the corner! It has created quite a stir and has received great reviews. Their focus is on sustainable, local and seasonal cuisine that highlights the connection of what we eat and the planet that we live on. It is a vegetarian menu.
YUM!!! Great for breakfast, brunch or lunch and next to The Colombo for shopping.
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Hello Sunday Cafe
6 Elgin St
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YUM!!! Great for breakfast, brunch or lunch and next to The Colombo for shopping.
This one is a Kiwi classic for families.
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Lone Star Cafe & Bar
26 Manchester St
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This one is a Kiwi classic for families.
Dimitri's souvlaki is to Christchurch, what Ferg Burger is to Queenstown. You must try one, I recommend the lamb.
Dimitris Souvlaki & Yeeros
16 Plymouth Ln
Dimitri's souvlaki is to Christchurch, what Ferg Burger is to Queenstown. You must try one, I recommend the lamb.
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Isitolo se-Riverside
96 Oxford Terrace
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Drinks & Nightlife

This is the closest bar/pub to the property. You'll find a good mix of local people here and they serve food and often have live music.
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Carlton Bar & Eatery
1 Papanui Rd
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This is the closest bar/pub to the property. You'll find a good mix of local people here and they serve food and often have live music.
The Christchurch Casino offers a variety of entertainment options and there are several bars and restaurants surrounding it.
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Christchurch Casino
30 Victoria St
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The Christchurch Casino offers a variety of entertainment options and there are several bars and restaurants surrounding it.
Beer is the focus at this iconic Christchurch pub with roughly 180 on offer! Other drinks available as well casual dining and sharing plates. Always a great relaxed atmosphere at the Dux.
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Dux Central
144 Lichfield St
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Beer is the focus at this iconic Christchurch pub with roughly 180 on offer! Other drinks available as well casual dining and sharing plates. Always a great relaxed atmosphere at the Dux.

Arts & Culture

Showcasing contemporary art since 1880 to provoke new thinking and conversation in a rapidly changing world.
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CoCA - Centre of Contemporary Art
66 Gloucester St
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Showcasing contemporary art since 1880 to provoke new thinking and conversation in a rapidly changing world.
Christchurch Art Gallery played a key role in the shelter and base for civil defence during the Christchurch earthquakes. Since then it has undergone huge amounts of ground remediation and building repairs. It is now one of the safest and most resilient art museums in the world.
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Igaleriya yezobuciko zeChristchurch (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal St
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Christchurch Art Gallery played a key role in the shelter and base for civil defence during the Christchurch earthquakes. Since then it has undergone huge amounts of ground remediation and building repairs. It is now one of the safest and most resilient art museums in the world.
A stunning theatre located close to New Regent St.
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Isaac Theatre Royal
145 Gloucester St
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A stunning theatre located close to New Regent St.

Sightseeing

The Cardboard Cathedral in Christchurch is the transitional pro-cathedral of Anglican Diocese of Christchurch opened in August 2013.
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I-Cathedral ye-Christchurch Transitional
234 Hereford St
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The Cardboard Cathedral in Christchurch is the transitional pro-cathedral of Anglican Diocese of Christchurch opened in August 2013.
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Christchurch Cathedral
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A tribute to those who lost their lives during the Christchurch earthquakes.
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Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
Montreal Street
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A tribute to those who lost their lives during the Christchurch earthquakes.

Entertainment & Activities

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Christchurch Gondola
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Zip-line tours, chairlifts and walking tracks, mountain biking or cafe chilling.
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Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys Road
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Zip-line tours, chairlifts and walking tracks, mountain biking or cafe chilling.
A great challenge for lots of different fitness levels and abilities. Set in natural surroundings adrenalin-forest.co.nz
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Adrenalin Forest Christchurch
110 Heyders Rd
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A great challenge for lots of different fitness levels and abilities. Set in natural surroundings adrenalin-forest.co.nz
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HOYTS NZ
Rotherham Street
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A great Antarctic experience for the whole family.
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I-Centre ye-Antarctica yaseNyu Zilandi
38 Orchard Rd
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A great Antarctic experience for the whole family.

Parks & Nature

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Port Hills
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Taylors Mistake
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A fabulous new playground within walking distance.
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Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh Street
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A fabulous new playground within walking distance.
A fabulous park for recreation, cafe dining and the venue for many of Christchurch's festivals.
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North Hagley Park
14 Riccarton Ave
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A fabulous park for recreation, cafe dining and the venue for many of Christchurch's festivals.
Experience New Zealand wildlife in a natural setting, and learn about New Zealand's natural environment and history.
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Isivivaneni sase-Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
60 Hussey Rd
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Experience New Zealand wildlife in a natural setting, and learn about New Zealand's natural environment and history.