Guidebook for Christchurch

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Guidebook for Christchurch

Food Scene

It is the most delicious food in town with great staff and fantastic vibes to the place. Right on the edge of our up and coming city centre. Have lunch or dinner and then stroll through the broken and brand new buildings to the heart of the city.
14 localnici recomandă
Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar
144 Lichfield St
14 localnici recomandă
It is the most delicious food in town with great staff and fantastic vibes to the place. Right on the edge of our up and coming city centre. Have lunch or dinner and then stroll through the broken and brand new buildings to the heart of the city.
Best chef in town- everything on the menu is divine. The staff are friendly and if you go during daylight hours you will have a view of the sea to compliment your exquisite meal!
13 localnici recomandă
Salt On The Pier
195-213 Marine Parade
13 localnici recomandă
Best chef in town- everything on the menu is divine. The staff are friendly and if you go during daylight hours you will have a view of the sea to compliment your exquisite meal!
A buzz with activity every day of the week and set up like street-style food stalls, it has something for everyone. If busy urban areas aren’t your favourite thing, perhaps go elsewhere for lunch. Otherwise this place is awesome with heaps of variety if your group can’t decide on one single type of food to eat.
180 localnici recomandă
Little High Eatery
255 St Asaph St
180 localnici recomandă
A buzz with activity every day of the week and set up like street-style food stalls, it has something for everyone. If busy urban areas aren’t your favourite thing, perhaps go elsewhere for lunch. Otherwise this place is awesome with heaps of variety if your group can’t decide on one single type of food to eat.
Lovely drive along the picturesque Lyttleton Harbour water way, along the volcanic basin. This place is great for a sunny day- decent food, great views and a lovely old historical building. Check out 'She' chocolate cafe across the street while you're around there- the Cocao hot chocolate (and everything else) is out of this world.
26 localnici recomandă
Ōtoromiro Hotel
52 Main Rd
26 localnici recomandă
Lovely drive along the picturesque Lyttleton Harbour water way, along the volcanic basin. This place is great for a sunny day- decent food, great views and a lovely old historical building. Check out 'She' chocolate cafe across the street while you're around there- the Cocao hot chocolate (and everything else) is out of this world.
The tastiest treats and most lovely view- this place is absolute paradise
20 localnici recomandă
She Universe Cafe
20 localnici recomandă
The tastiest treats and most lovely view- this place is absolute paradise

Drinks & Nightlife

Even when this place doesn't have music on, it is a fantastic bar with funky decor and amazing views so go early evening and sit up high looking out at the harbour.
32 localnici recomandă
Wunderbar
14 London St
32 localnici recomandă
Even when this place doesn't have music on, it is a fantastic bar with funky decor and amazing views so go early evening and sit up high looking out at the harbour.
Lovely food, drink and atmosphere that make for a great night life scene. Live music on weekends often. Busy, lively and great fun. Plenty of seating, standing space and outdoor heaters.
28 localnici recomandă
Baretta
174 St Asaph St
28 localnici recomandă
Lovely food, drink and atmosphere that make for a great night life scene. Live music on weekends often. Busy, lively and great fun. Plenty of seating, standing space and outdoor heaters.
Great atmosphere and phenomenal bar. If you need a snack while you're there, the Mexicano's Fried Chicken will not disappoint. Mexicano's (right next door) has fantastic margaritas and sensational food as well if you're after more of a meal than a drink.
30 localnici recomandă
The Dirty Land
131 Victoria St
30 localnici recomandă
Great atmosphere and phenomenal bar. If you need a snack while you're there, the Mexicano's Fried Chicken will not disappoint. Mexicano's (right next door) has fantastic margaritas and sensational food as well if you're after more of a meal than a drink.
If you're in the mood to dance to (typically enjoyable) live music, this is your best bet. Definitely not a place for the sober though so I wouldn't recommend starting your night out here.
27 localnici recomandă
The Bog
50 Victoria St
27 localnici recomandă
If you're in the mood to dance to (typically enjoyable) live music, this is your best bet. Definitely not a place for the sober though so I wouldn't recommend starting your night out here.

Parks & Nature

Gorgeous drive with fantastic World War II history of the Christchurch harbour to be had on the walk from the furthest car park.
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Godley Head Carpark
43 localnici recomandă
Gorgeous drive with fantastic World War II history of the Christchurch harbour to be had on the walk from the furthest car park.
Gorgeous gardens to walk through with the most cool and clean water comes out of the fountains- a demonstration in our local delicious tap water. Check out the Canterbury Museum while you're there, it offers fun for the entire family.
297 localnici recomandă
Grădinile Botanice Christchurch
Rolleston Avenue
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Gorgeous gardens to walk through with the most cool and clean water comes out of the fountains- a demonstration in our local delicious tap water. Check out the Canterbury Museum while you're there, it offers fun for the entire family.
Unique terrain rich in physical and social history. Walk along this regions’ largest volcano crator rim to the WW11 bunkers that overlook the harbour entrance as well the open sea. More often than not, you will encounter sheep sleepily making their way through the green paddocks. The walk is a popular one with locals and travellers alike and is marked as reasonably easy comparatively. However the roads are narrow and unpaved in some places. Drive slowly and be aware that there may be opposing traffic around any corner. The road is subject to some sudden wicked weather reasonably regularly as well so be aware, prepared and safe if you undertake this activity- good advice whenever you engage nature!
43 localnici recomandă
Godley Head Carpark
43 localnici recomandă
Unique terrain rich in physical and social history. Walk along this regions’ largest volcano crator rim to the WW11 bunkers that overlook the harbour entrance as well the open sea. More often than not, you will encounter sheep sleepily making their way through the green paddocks. The walk is a popular one with locals and travellers alike and is marked as reasonably easy comparatively. However the roads are narrow and unpaved in some places. Drive slowly and be aware that there may be opposing traffic around any corner. The road is subject to some sudden wicked weather reasonably regularly as well so be aware, prepared and safe if you undertake this activity- good advice whenever you engage nature!

Sightseeing

In the heart of the city, the building is beautiful and cherished by locals.
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The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
108 localnici recomandă
In the heart of the city, the building is beautiful and cherished by locals.

Shopping

Unique mall made of containers put together as a temporary replacement to the buildings destroyed in downtown Christchurch as a result of the Canterbury Earthquakes.
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Container Mall
76-100 Cashel Street
77 localnici recomandă
Unique mall made of containers put together as a temporary replacement to the buildings destroyed in downtown Christchurch as a result of the Canterbury Earthquakes.
Awesome, the absolute best of the local markets. Held on a Saturday morning over in Lyttleton. If you check it out, be sure to try a Hope River pie. They are divine.
49 localnici recomandă
Piața de fermieri Lyttelton
London Street
49 localnici recomandă
Awesome, the absolute best of the local markets. Held on a Saturday morning over in Lyttleton. If you check it out, be sure to try a Hope River pie. They are divine.
Local life at it's finest.
74 localnici recomandă
New Brighton Farmers Market
River Street
74 localnici recomandă
Local life at it's finest.
Awesome and quality stuff for sale (much of which is made in New Zealand). Very chic vibes.
205 localnici recomandă
The Tannery
3 Garlands Rd
205 localnici recomandă
Awesome and quality stuff for sale (much of which is made in New Zealand). Very chic vibes.