Guidebook for Christchurch
Parks & Nature
See kiwis, keas, kune kune pigs and many other NZ animals in their natural environment. Check out bookme.co.nz for discounted entry fee.
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Ulwandle lwamazimba lwe-Willowbank
60 Hussey RdSee kiwis, keas, kune kune pigs and many other NZ animals in their natural environment. Check out bookme.co.nz for discounted entry fee.
Best beach in Christchurch, pack your swimsuit or go for a walk along the Esplanade. Best icecream in town at Utopia! Try spaghetti icecream - you will love it.
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Sumner Pharmacy
17 Wakefield AveBest beach in Christchurch, pack your swimsuit or go for a walk along the Esplanade. Best icecream in town at Utopia! Try spaghetti icecream - you will love it.
Beautiful and large - our botanic gardens. Go for tranquil walk and see those giant trees, pretty rose garden and the lake in the middle. Free concerts, night noodle market, Christmas in the Park happening there.
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Iziko lezithole zeBotanical zeChristchurch
Rolleston AvenueBeautiful and large - our botanic gardens. Go for tranquil walk and see those giant trees, pretty rose garden and the lake in the middle. Free concerts, night noodle market, Christmas in the Park happening there.
Nature at its best - right on our doorstep. Gravel walkway through native bush and wetlands. The walkway round takes about 40 min.
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Travis Wetland Nature Heritage Park
280 Beach RdNature at its best - right on our doorstep. Gravel walkway through native bush and wetlands. The walkway round takes about 40 min.
Arts & Culture
I-Museum ka-Canterbury
66 Rolleston AveNZ in a nutshell
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
Well worth a visit!
Igaleriya yezemidlalo yeChristchurch (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StShopping
Closest mall to home. Convenient, has everything you need in a mall. Food court, specialty shops, supermarket, department & electronic stores, cinema, fitness centre, restaurants & bars
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The Palms
New Brighton RoadClosest mall to home. Convenient, has everything you need in a mall. Food court, specialty shops, supermarket, department & electronic stores, cinema, fitness centre, restaurants & bars
Specialty shops and crafts you don't find anywhere else in Christchurch, unique, urban, trendy, food scene, brewery. Our favourite woodfired-pizza place.
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The Tannery
3 Garlands RdSpecialty shops and crafts you don't find anywhere else in Christchurch, unique, urban, trendy, food scene, brewery. Our favourite woodfired-pizza place.
Indoor market place with lots of stalls and eateries. A real buzz!
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Imarike ye-Riverside
96 Oxford TerraceIndoor market place with lots of stalls and eateries. A real buzz!
Essentials
Closest supermarket to home, Post shop inside the pharmacy, hairdresser, ATM, takeaway outlets such as F&C, sushi, Indian food
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FreshChoice Parklands
60 Queenspark DrClosest supermarket to home, Post shop inside the pharmacy, hairdresser, ATM, takeaway outlets such as F&C, sushi, Indian food
New World Supermarket Prestons
420 Marshland RdEntertainment & Activities
Real snow! Go on an exciting Haeglund ride. Check out bookme.co.nz for half price entry fees.
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Antarctica New Zealand
38 Orchard RdReal snow! Go on an exciting Haeglund ride. Check out bookme.co.nz for half price entry fees.
Get that 'Venice' feeling in the middle of Christchurch, scenic boats' tour with your personal guide. Sit back and relax.
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Ukuphuma ngemvula ku-Avon
2 Cambridge TerraceGet that 'Venice' feeling in the middle of Christchurch, scenic boats' tour with your personal guide. Sit back and relax.
Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys RoadThe longest zip line in NZ!
Food Scene
Close to home, about 15min walk, yummy food. Dinner specials for $17.90 on selected mains.
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The Turf and One Good Horse Parklands
6 Inwoods RdClose to home, about 15min walk, yummy food. Dinner specials for $17.90 on selected mains.
Really great NZ food at affordable prices. Recommend the lamb shoulder for two.
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Tavern Harewood
333 Harewood RdReally great NZ food at affordable prices. Recommend the lamb shoulder for two.
Close to home, nice menu, beside New World supermarket and BP petrol station
The Rowdy Kitchen Bar & Eatery
420 Marshland RdClose to home, nice menu, beside New World supermarket and BP petrol station
Dine in or takeaway, close to home, beside Fresh Choice supermarket. BYO wine and pay $6 for corkage.
Everest Indian Restaurant and Takeaways
60 Queenspark DrDine in or takeaway, close to home, beside Fresh Choice supermarket. BYO wine and pay $6 for corkage.
Souvlakis, tagines and warm salads for takeaways or dine in. Not far from here - delicious!
Lazeez Mediterranean Grill
114 Marshland RdSouvlakis, tagines and warm salads for takeaways or dine in. Not far from here - delicious!
Sightseeing
Stunning view over Christchurch, restaurant up there, learn about early settlers in Canterbury on the short ride through the time tunnel. Check out bookme.co.nz for discounted fares.
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Christchurch Gondola
Stunning view over Christchurch, restaurant up there, learn about early settlers in Canterbury on the short ride through the time tunnel. Check out bookme.co.nz for discounted fares.
Go for a walk on the pier or along the beach, watch the surfers or try it yourself. Saturday market in New Brighton 10am-3pm.
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New Brighton Pier
Go for a walk on the pier or along the beach, watch the surfers or try it yourself. Saturday market in New Brighton 10am-3pm.
Colourful historic buildings, home to cafes and bars galore. Closed for through-traffic, tram tracks go through this little street.
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New Regent Street Precinct
Colourful historic buildings, home to cafes and bars galore. Closed for through-traffic, tram tracks go through this little street.