Guidebook for Christchurch
Parks & Nature
Lovely to walk around, lots of different trees and plants, children's playground and pool, river to sit by and watch the ducks and the fish.
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Iziko lezithole zeBotanical zeChristchurch
Rolleston AvenueLovely to walk around, lots of different trees and plants, children's playground and pool, river to sit by and watch the ducks and the fish.
Lovely to walk along the beach, paddle or swim in the sea (between the flags), cafes and icecreams!
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Sumner Pharmacy
17 Wakefield AveLovely to walk along the beach, paddle or swim in the sea (between the flags), cafes and icecreams!
Lovely long beach to walk along, swim or paddle, walk along the pier, visit the new playground, library and cafes.
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New Brighton Beach Bench
Lovely long beach to walk along, swim or paddle, walk along the pier, visit the new playground, library and cafes.
Rapaki Bay
Lovely bay, great for swimming, and lying on the beach.
Arts & Culture
I-Museum ka-Canterbury
66 Rolleston AveIgaleriya yezemidlalo yeChristchurch (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StEssentials
New World St Martins
92 Wilsons RdEntertainment & Activities
Put on your harness and climb through the trees and walk over suspension bridges, up and down and around. How brave are you?
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Adrenalin Forest Christchurch
110 Heyders RdPut on your harness and climb through the trees and walk over suspension bridges, up and down and around. How brave are you?
HOYTS NZ
Rotherham StreetThere is a lane pool for the serious swimmer, plus a fun pool, with a wave system, lazy river and water spouts. Also you have access to a sauna room and spa pool. There is also a gym at the centre.
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Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre
75 Lyttelton StThere is a lane pool for the serious swimmer, plus a fun pool, with a wave system, lazy river and water spouts. Also you have access to a sauna room and spa pool. There is also a gym at the centre.
Named after a celebrated NZ author, this playground was built after the earthquake. It features a range of novel and interesting equipment, suitable for all ages and abilities. Food is available for purchase at busy times or you bring your own, and sit by the river under the trees adjacent to the playground.
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Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetNamed after a celebrated NZ author, this playground was built after the earthquake. It features a range of novel and interesting equipment, suitable for all ages and abilities. Food is available for purchase at busy times or you bring your own, and sit by the river under the trees adjacent to the playground.
Getting Around
Christchurch Bus Interchange
Colombo StreetShopping
Hetties Rock & Crystal Shop
110 Birdwood AvenueAn amazing shop filled with crystals, made into jewellery, stones, etc.
Everything Else
Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
Montreal Street