Guidebook for Christchurch
Food Scene
Good slection of Asian fusion. Has a bar area for drinks as well.
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Spice Paragon
76 Victoria StGood slection of Asian fusion. Has a bar area for drinks as well.
Mexicano's
131 Victoria StTapas menu. Friendly staff, good food.
Quick service and tasty Thai food. Has a BYO licence so pick up a bottle of wine at the bottle shop on the way.
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Aroy Thai Restaurant
61 Victoria StQuick service and tasty Thai food. Has a BYO licence so pick up a bottle of wine at the bottle shop on the way.
King of Snake
79 Victoria StBlack & White Coffee Cartel
83 Victoria StGreat selection of sushi and salads. Very fresh and great service. Can be extremely busy between 12-2pm. They will make to order with no fuss.
Mr Sushi
83 Victoria StGreat selection of sushi and salads. Very fresh and great service. Can be extremely busy between 12-2pm. They will make to order with no fuss.
A selection of different eateries in the one place. A 15 minute walk past all the CBD sights and shoppping areas or catch the Tram.
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Little High Eatery
255 St Asaph StA selection of different eateries in the one place. A 15 minute walk past all the CBD sights and shoppping areas or catch the Tram.
Just a 2 minute walk around the corner. Go there for breakfast, lunch, or an early drink and platter or maybe book in for an enjoyable evening meal.
Hotel Montreal
351 Montreal StJust a 2 minute walk around the corner. Go there for breakfast, lunch, or an early drink and platter or maybe book in for an enjoyable evening meal.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar for the more mature. Bar food and jazz/blues singers.
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Boo Radley's Food & Liquor
98 Victoria StBar for the more mature. Bar food and jazz/blues singers.
Serves pub food of a good standard and has live music till late. Also plenty of screens for catching up with sports events. Friendly staff.
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The Bog
50 Victoria StServes pub food of a good standard and has live music till late. Also plenty of screens for catching up with sports events. Friendly staff.
Arts & Culture
See the history of Canterbury, Antartic exploration, Maori settlement,
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I-Museum ka-Canterbury
66 Rolleston AveSee the history of Canterbury, Antartic exploration, Maori settlement,
Ballet, concerts, comedy shows, musicals. There is often something on here.
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Isaac Theatre Royal
145 Gloucester StBallet, concerts, comedy shows, musicals. There is often something on here.
Spend some time wandering the halls of the gallery and check out some amazing early New Zealand art.
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Igaleriya yezemidlalo yeChristchurch (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StSpend some time wandering the halls of the gallery and check out some amazing early New Zealand art.
Christchurch Town Hall
86 Kilmore StParks & Nature
Go for a walk down Kilmore Street to the park and spend an hour or so exploring the Botanic Gardens and walk the park.
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North Hagley Park
14 Riccarton AveGo for a walk down Kilmore Street to the park and spend an hour or so exploring the Botanic Gardens and walk the park.
For kids of all ages. A new addition to Christchurch since 2011 which is a hit!
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Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetFor kids of all ages. A new addition to Christchurch since 2011 which is a hit!
Christchurch has a small wildlife park on the outskirts of town. Home to Lions, Tiger, Rhino, Cheetah, Monkeys, Kiwi, Giraffe and lots of other animals. Amongst trees in a natural setting. They provide a shuttle around the park if you don't want to walk
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I-Orana Wildlife Park
793 McLeans Island RdChristchurch has a small wildlife park on the outskirts of town. Home to Lions, Tiger, Rhino, Cheetah, Monkeys, Kiwi, Giraffe and lots of other animals. Amongst trees in a natural setting. They provide a shuttle around the park if you don't want to walk
Drive out to Godley Head and walk the tracks. Do it on a clear day and get amazing views of Canterbury; mountains to the sea
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Godley Head Carpark
Drive out to Godley Head and walk the tracks. Do it on a clear day and get amazing views of Canterbury; mountains to the sea
If you don't want to hike take the Gondola ride on a clear day and get some amazing views from the top.
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Christchurch Gondola
If you don't want to hike take the Gondola ride on a clear day and get some amazing views from the top.
Hanmer Springs is a spa town in North Canterbury. Take in the Hot Pools, indulge in a massage or walk Conical Hill through a beautiful forest. Great cafes and a wonderful drive through farmland on the way.
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Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs is a spa town in North Canterbury. Take in the Hot Pools, indulge in a massage or walk Conical Hill through a beautiful forest. Great cafes and a wonderful drive through farmland on the way.
Essentials
FreshChoice City Market
71 Lichfield StShopping
Lots of interesting shops, food, art. All wrapped up in one of Christchurch's iconic buildings which once housed Christchurch Boys' High School and the University of Canterbury.
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The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
Lots of interesting shops, food, art. All wrapped up in one of Christchurch's iconic buildings which once housed Christchurch Boys' High School and the University of Canterbury.
Sightseeing
Akaroa was originally settled by the French and it is a beautiful seaside village with lots of charm, shops, food and sights to see. You can swim with dolphins or take out a kayak. Travel the bay on a catamaran or simply walk the streets and enjoy your day.
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Akaroa
Akaroa was originally settled by the French and it is a beautiful seaside village with lots of charm, shops, food and sights to see. You can swim with dolphins or take out a kayak. Travel the bay on a catamaran or simply walk the streets and enjoy your day.