Guidebook for Christchurch
Essentials
Countdown Eastgate
6 Buckleys RdThe closest supermarket.
Shopping
The Warehouse is a one stop shop for almost any kind of item you might require.
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The Warehouse
20 Buckleys RdThe Warehouse is a one stop shop for almost any kind of item you might require.
Good mall with range of stores, restaurants and the cheapest movie theatre in Christchurch.
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The Palms
New Brighton RoadGood mall with range of stores, restaurants and the cheapest movie theatre in Christchurch.
The Tannery
3 Garlands RdNew boutique shopping area. Very attractive building inside!
Biggest shopping area in Christchurch. This is a HUGE mall.
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Westfield Riccarton
129 Riccarton RdBiggest shopping area in Christchurch. This is a HUGE mall.
363 Colombo St
363 Colombo StreetGreat little shopping centre with boutique shops and yummy places to eat.
Recycle Boutique
Great second hand clothing store.
Everything Else
570 Gloucester St
Closest bus stop for catching bus to central bus exchange.
Lovely park hidden away in Linwood with beautiful established trees and places for picnics. Also has an area with a playground and paddling pool that opens during summer.
Woodham Park
Lovely park hidden away in Linwood with beautiful established trees and places for picnics. Also has an area with a playground and paddling pool that opens during summer.
There are beaches here and a very long pier extends over the water. There is a large playground area for children.
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Brighton Mall
Brighton MallThere are beaches here and a very long pier extends over the water. There is a large playground area for children.
A very popular beach area that is a favourite with many Christchurch locals. It has recently had a new splash pool added for kids where they can shoot water jets at each other. Great spot!
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Sumner
A very popular beach area that is a favourite with many Christchurch locals. It has recently had a new splash pool added for kids where they can shoot water jets at each other. Great spot!
BP Connect Dallington
712 Gloucester StClosest petrol station. It also has an ANZ bank ATM within the store.
Food Scene
695 Gloucester St
Delicious Thai food very close to the house.
Awesome cafe and within walking distance of the house.
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Under The Red Verandah
29 Tancred StAwesome cafe and within walking distance of the house.
The local McDonalds restaurant. This one has a children's playground in the upstairs section.
McDonald's Linwood
Buckleys RoadThe local McDonalds restaurant. This one has a children's playground in the upstairs section.
222/236 Linwood Ave
A fast food option in Linwood.
KFC Eastgate
Linwood AvenueA fast food option in Linwood.
166 Woodham Rd
Great fish and chips!
An eclectic and loud mix of Mexican style paraphernalia, the place is loud, vibrant and exudes energy. Reasonably priced food and drinks.
201 Manchester St
An eclectic and loud mix of Mexican style paraphernalia, the place is loud, vibrant and exudes energy. Reasonably priced food and drinks.
Steam punk meets granddad’s library in this new cafe/lounge/bar. Open for breakfast, lunch and then as a bar in the evening. It has DJs and live performances in the weekend.
817 Colombo St
Steam punk meets granddad’s library in this new cafe/lounge/bar. Open for breakfast, lunch and then as a bar in the evening. It has DJs and live performances in the weekend.
Winnie Bagoes Ferrymead
2 Waterman PlGourmet pizzas and great atmosphere.
Lovely restaurant with a bar below in one of the few old brick buildings to survive the earthquake.
Brick Farm
172 High StLovely restaurant with a bar below in one of the few old brick buildings to survive the earthquake.
Black Betty Cafe
165 Madras StOne of Christchurch's favourite cafes!
C1 Espresso
185 High StAnother great inner city cafe.
Beat Street Cafe
324 Barbadoes StA really laid back cafe with a cool outdoor seating area.
Pomeroy's on Kilmore
284 Kilmore StA cafe started by the popular Pomeroy's bar.
Casbah Moroccan Grill
Great, cheap food. Not a lot of ambience if you eat there but love the food.
236 St Asaph St
Great place to share small plates. Very tasty with cool atmosphere.
Fabulous Bangladeshi food, great service, reasonable prices and one of Christchurch's top restaurants.
1060 Ferry Rd
Fabulous Bangladeshi food, great service, reasonable prices and one of Christchurch's top restaurants.
Tutto Bene Restaurant & Pizzeria
192 Papanui RdDelicious Italian food.
King of Snake
79 Victoria StAward winning Asian fusion restaurant.
Very popular restaurant serving brunch and dinner.
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Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar
Montreal StreetVery popular restaurant serving brunch and dinner.
A casual burger joint with highly regarded burgers and a range of on tap beers.
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Burgers & Beers Inc.
355 Colombo StA casual burger joint with highly regarded burgers and a range of on tap beers.
One of the best place to go in Christchurch for tasty burgers. It is also a popular bar.
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Smash Palace
172 High StOne of the best place to go in Christchurch for tasty burgers. It is also a popular bar.
Well loved Thai restaurant that has been part of the Christchurch scene for many years.
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Keo Thai Restaurant
123 Papanui RdWell loved Thai restaurant that has been part of the Christchurch scene for many years.
Subway
Well known fast food chain close to home.
Subway
Well known fast food chain close to home.
Domino's Pizza Linwood
20 Buckleys RdWell known pizza chain close to home.
Pita Pit Ferrymead
987 Ferry RdWell known pizza chain close to home. Does cheap $5 pizzas.
Bootleg Kitchen, Bar & Fillery
40 Welles StBeautifully cooked and generous sized meat dishes.
Love the food here. A little more expensive than some but a lovely place on the gorgeous New Regent St.
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Twenty Seven Steps
Love the food here. A little more expensive than some but a lovely place on the gorgeous New Regent St.
Drinks & Nightlife
Strange's Lane
219 High StGreat new bar area in central Christchurch.
This pub has a great atmosphere and an excellent menu.
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Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn
292 Kilmore StThis pub has a great atmosphere and an excellent menu.
Cassels & Sons Brewing
3 Garlands RdExcellent pub with crafted beers and a great menu.
The Twisted Hop Pub
616 Ferry RdExcellent pub with crafted beers and a great menu.
Sightseeing
Very cute street containing cafes, bars, jewellery stores and more.
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New Regent Street Precinct
Very cute street containing cafes, bars, jewellery stores and more.
A temporary mall built of shipping containers after the Christchurch airport.
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Re:START
118 Cashel StA temporary mall built of shipping containers after the Christchurch airport.
Great place to get ideas of what to do in Christchurch and to get local maps.
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Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Great place to get ideas of what to do in Christchurch and to get local maps.
One of the nicest spots to walk around in Christchurch. A huge park!
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North Hagley Park
14 Riccarton AveOne of the nicest spots to walk around in Christchurch. A huge park!
A fun activity. You can travel by boat on the Avon River.
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Ukuphuma ngemvula ku-Avon
2 Cambridge TerraceA fun activity. You can travel by boat on the Avon River.
Great views of the city and reasonably close to our place.
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Christchurch Gondola
Great views of the city and reasonably close to our place.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the cheapest movie theatres in Christchurch but still great place to see a movie.
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Reading Cinemas The Palms
One of the cheapest movie theatres in Christchurch but still great place to see a movie.