Guidebook for Christchurch
Essentials
PAK'nSAVE Moorhouse
297 Moorhouse AveBest low-cost supermarket in town.
Yummy pizza café and interesting groceries but closed June 14 2015 to October for repairs.
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Mediterranean Food Company
322 Tuam StYummy pizza café and interesting groceries but closed June 14 2015 to October for repairs.
Oriental Warehouse
317 Cashel StA big selection of asian groceries for the food-curious.
A good supermarket... where they pack your bags for you unlike the competition down the street.
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Countdown Moorhouse Ave
347 Madras StA good supermarket... where they pack your bags for you unlike the competition down the street.
Avenue Dairy
167 Fitzgerald AveJust round the corner, handy for basic groceries or snacks.
SuperValue Stanmore
96 Stanmore RdNearest western-style supermarket.
If you have a lot of washing to dry, head round the corner to Figlo. They have huge dryers that get everything dry much quicker than the small dryer in the apartment. We use them when servicing all the linen. Feed the machine $1 at a time to keep it going (change available).
Figlo Laundromat
332 Gloucester StIf you have a lot of washing to dry, head round the corner to Figlo. They have huge dryers that get everything dry much quicker than the small dryer in the apartment. We use them when servicing all the linen. Feed the machine $1 at a time to keep it going (change available).
New World Durham Street
175 Durham St SA very modern supermarket, nice store.
Yogiji's Food Mart
32 Wordsworth StIndian Grocery. I love getting interesting stuff here.
Food Scene
Amazing flavours at good prices. Highly recommended. Fantastic selection of teas. There's also a music and buddhism shop attached.
Only open 7:30-3pm Tues–Sun and dinner Fri, Sat 5-9pm.
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The Lotus-Heart vegetarian restaurant
363 St Asaph StAmazing flavours at good prices. Highly recommended. Fantastic selection of teas. There's also a music and buddhism shop attached.
Only open 7:30-3pm Tues–Sun and dinner Fri, Sat 5-9pm.
Very nice up-market bar and restaurant.
Rydges Hotel here is also a pickup point for "The Grand Tour" guided tour of Christchurch. http://welcomeaboard.co.nz/grand-tour
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Bloody Mary's
30 Latimer SquareVery nice up-market bar and restaurant.
Rydges Hotel here is also a pickup point for "The Grand Tour" guided tour of Christchurch. http://welcomeaboard.co.nz/grand-tour
Under The Red Verandah
29 Tancred StGreat food and atmosphere.
Mum's Restaurant
62 Manchester StYummy Japanese and Korean food at good prices.
Great food, coffee and atmosphere.
Lots of other eateries around here, near the Polytech.
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Black Betty Cafe
165 Madras StGreat food, coffee and atmosphere.
Lots of other eateries around here, near the Polytech.
Great café and right next to Punting on the Avon (a highly recommended activity).
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Boat Shed Cafe
2 Cambridge TerraceGreat café and right next to Punting on the Avon (a highly recommended activity).
Comfortable English-style pub and restaurant
http://pomspub.co.nz
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Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn
292 Kilmore StComfortable English-style pub and restaurant
http://pomspub.co.nz
Beat Street Cafe
324 Barbadoes StA funky retro/grungy café with good food.
Subway
Tasty takeaways at the end of the block.
CBD Bar
208 Madras StGood beer, wine and pizza.
A simple café just a 200-metre walk through from Hereford St. for breakfast.
6am-4 Mon-Fri.
Coffee on Cashel
289 Cashel StA simple café just a 200-metre walk through from Hereford St. for breakfast.
6am-4 Mon-Fri.
Mexico Restaurant
203 Manchester StGreat food and drinks (margaritas and sangria).
Coffee Embassy Espresso Bar
107 Fitzgerald AveExcellent nearby café.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Fitz Sports Bar
331 Cashel StBar and Eatery.
darkroom
336 St Asaph StLive music and good beer, Wednesday to Saturday 7pm–late
Sightseeing
The "Cardboard Cathedral"
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I-Cathedral ye-Christchurch Transitional
234 Hereford StThe "Cardboard Cathedral"
If you weren't here for the quakes, this is well worth a visit to learn about what happened.
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IQuake City
299 Durham St NIf you weren't here for the quakes, this is well worth a visit to learn about what happened.
Helpful advice on anything you want to do in Christchurch, and right next to Hagley park, museum and gardens.
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Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Helpful advice on anything you want to do in Christchurch, and right next to Hagley park, museum and gardens.
Christchurch Gondola
A nice view heading up the Port Hills
Ukuphuma ngemvula ku-Avon
2 Cambridge TerraceA wonderful serene trip.
Shopping
Boutique mall with great sushi and small art house cinema.
http://thecolombo.co.nz/
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The Colombo
363 Colombo StBoutique mall with great sushi and small art house cinema.
http://thecolombo.co.nz/
No need for a mini-bar in the apartment, you can buy any drinks you want 50 metres away.
The Mill Liquorsave
No need for a mini-bar in the apartment, you can buy any drinks you want 50 metres away.
South City Shopping Centre
555 Colombo StGetting Around
New bus exchange. You can get anywhere in Christchurch from here. Most of the buses go through here so you can transfer. #60 bus goes right past the apartment door. Orange and Yellow line stops are 2 blocks away.
The airport bus #29 has stops 800m from the apartment if you don't want to transfer and you can save $5pp by getting on / off just outside the airport.
See metroinfo.co.nz website for more.
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Christchurch Bus Interchange
Colombo StreetNew bus exchange. You can get anywhere in Christchurch from here. Most of the buses go through here so you can transfer. #60 bus goes right past the apartment door. Orange and Yellow line stops are 2 blocks away.
The airport bus #29 has stops 800m from the apartment if you don't want to transfer and you can save $5pp by getting on / off just outside the airport.
See metroinfo.co.nz website for more.
Options Rentals
123 Fitzgerald AveCar rental place, just around the corner. Avoid the high airport hire prices.
Christchurch Bus Interchange
Colombo StreetIntercity Bus stop
Entertainment & Activities
Alpine Ice Sports Centre
495 Brougham StIce Skating
http://www.alpineice.co.nz/
AquaGym Swim Centre
459 Cashel StNearby swimming centre.
Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetAwesome free family playground.