Guidebook for Christchurch
Food Scene
The most delicious Asian Fusion and not to metion great cocktails. Highly recommended.
101 locals recommend
King of Snake
79 Victoria StThe most delicious Asian Fusion and not to metion great cocktails. Highly recommended.
Delicious, affordable, fun. What more would you wish for?
14 locals recommend
Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar
144 Lichfield StDelicious, affordable, fun. What more would you wish for?
Spice Paragon
76 Victoria StMore delicious Asian Fusion- well worth a visit
Chinwag
104 Victoria StreetAnother quality Christchurch restaurant. Just delicious
Coffee Supreme Welles Street
10 Welles StGreat coffee. Great decor. Great brunch.
Just amazing. Brilliant service and delicious food and wine. A premiere restaurant - perhaps a special occasion??
16 locals recommend
Roots Restaurant
8 London StJust amazing. Brilliant service and delicious food and wine. A premiere restaurant - perhaps a special occasion??
Le Xom
6 Wakefield AveDelicious. While visiting Sumner why not stay for dinner? Well worth it!
Just because you can. Fresh veges and produce. Mix with the locals.
49 locals recommend
Lyttelton Farmers Market
London StreetJust because you can. Fresh veges and produce. Mix with the locals.
Great coffee. good for brunch, lunch or afternoon. If you can work the fizzy water fountain first try you are better than me!
107 locals recommend
C1 Espresso
185 High StGreat coffee. good for brunch, lunch or afternoon. If you can work the fizzy water fountain first try you are better than me!
Chillingworth road is a jewel in the Christchurch dining scene and is a must visit.
There is a choice of a 5,7 or 9 course menu where Chef Darren Wright creates amazing dishes for you. It is always a surprise what you are served and an incredible culinary journey. You will not be disappointed!
11 locals recommend
Chillingworth Road
478 Cranford StChillingworth road is a jewel in the Christchurch dining scene and is a must visit.
There is a choice of a 5,7 or 9 course menu where Chef Darren Wright creates amazing dishes for you. It is always a surprise what you are served and an incredible culinary journey. You will not be disappointed!
Delicious dumplings, bao buns, cocktails or a beer. Very cost effective, young, fun and vibrant. One minute walk from the apartment. There are a number of great bars/restaurants in this laneway. A must visit and one of our new favourites!
Sister Kong Bao Bar
123 Victoria StDelicious dumplings, bao buns, cocktails or a beer. Very cost effective, young, fun and vibrant. One minute walk from the apartment. There are a number of great bars/restaurants in this laneway. A must visit and one of our new favourites!
A Champagne Bar- what more do I need to say?? Also delicious wine, great menu, very comfortable and a one minute walk. This laneway is a new Christchurch secret. Mid day or mid night- just go.
Also look out for the Red light district bar next door. So secret that there is not even a sign and I cant find a listing for this guide. It is hidden behind the laundromat sign in the Laneway! Secret spot!!!
7 locals recommend
Louis Champagne Bar
123 Victoria StA Champagne Bar- what more do I need to say?? Also delicious wine, great menu, very comfortable and a one minute walk. This laneway is a new Christchurch secret. Mid day or mid night- just go.
Also look out for the Red light district bar next door. So secret that there is not even a sign and I cant find a listing for this guide. It is hidden behind the laundromat sign in the Laneway! Secret spot!!!
Sightseeing
Fancy a stroll along the beach or promenade, Perhaps a coffee by the sea. Sumner is a beautiful seaside village.
Swim, sunbathe, surf, eat or drink. Just perfect.
Surfboards for hire for the keen
121 locals recommend
Sumner Pharmacy
17 Wakefield AveFancy a stroll along the beach or promenade, Perhaps a coffee by the sea. Sumner is a beautiful seaside village.
Swim, sunbathe, surf, eat or drink. Just perfect.
Surfboards for hire for the keen
Choose a nice day and this walk is truely spectacular. I suggest this as a must do walk if you have a little spare time!
7 locals recommend
Taylors Mistake Walkway
Choose a nice day and this walk is truely spectacular. I suggest this as a must do walk if you have a little spare time!
Walk through the square or stroll along the river. Perhaps on your way to the city mall precinct. Even more fun on the free bikes that can be found over the road from the apartment. Just stroll or cycle around the central city.
7 locals recommend
Victoria Square
Walk through the square or stroll along the river. Perhaps on your way to the city mall precinct. Even more fun on the free bikes that can be found over the road from the apartment. Just stroll or cycle around the central city.
Ride the gondola to the summit of the port Hills. Greta views over the city, the Alps and Lyttelton
247 locals recommend
Christchurch Gondola
Ride the gondola to the summit of the port Hills. Greta views over the city, the Alps and Lyttelton
Have a coffee in Lyttelton, check out some of the quirky shops- also some great restaurants and bars. Or the farmers market on Saturday morning
99 locals recommend
Lyttelton
Have a coffee in Lyttelton, check out some of the quirky shops- also some great restaurants and bars. Or the farmers market on Saturday morning
Great short day trip. Restaurants, cafes. Swim with the endangered Hectors dolphins or just cruised to watch them. Well worth the drive. Around 2 hours each way.
162 locals recommend
Akaroa
Great short day trip. Restaurants, cafes. Swim with the endangered Hectors dolphins or just cruised to watch them. Well worth the drive. Around 2 hours each way.
I just love the Kaikoura coast, 2.5 hours north of Christchurch- it is supremely rugged and beautiful. Visit the seals at the colony in Kaikoura or just stop on the side of the road and search for seals yourself. If you are lucky you will see dolphins off shore.
The kaikoura coast is one of the iconic coastal drives in New Zealand.
35 locals recommend
Kaikoura
I just love the Kaikoura coast, 2.5 hours north of Christchurch- it is supremely rugged and beautiful. Visit the seals at the colony in Kaikoura or just stop on the side of the road and search for seals yourself. If you are lucky you will see dolphins off shore.
The kaikoura coast is one of the iconic coastal drives in New Zealand.
Fancy sitting in the hot pools? This village is is a full day trip return.
64 locals recommend
Hanmer Springs
Fancy sitting in the hot pools? This village is is a full day trip return.
This is delightful alpine village with spectacular scenery. Around 2 hour drive each way.
20 locals recommend
Arthur's Pass
This is delightful alpine village with spectacular scenery. Around 2 hour drive each way.
The views from the summit roads of Banks Peninsula are stunning. Stroll on the iconic hillsides or drop down into a peaceful and secluded bay of your choice. Take a picnic or stop at Little River or Akaroa. Meander and you will find your own secret spot. The peninsula is a brilliant day trip from Christchurch.
I am very fond of the Peninsula and I am sure that you will enjoy this special area.
Banks Peninsula
The views from the summit roads of Banks Peninsula are stunning. Stroll on the iconic hillsides or drop down into a peaceful and secluded bay of your choice. Take a picnic or stop at Little River or Akaroa. Meander and you will find your own secret spot. The peninsula is a brilliant day trip from Christchurch.
I am very fond of the Peninsula and I am sure that you will enjoy this special area.
Everyone who visits Sumner has to climb Cave Rock. This is THE landmark of Sumner. Great views. Geration of kids have played on and around Cave Rock
Cave Rock
Everyone who visits Sumner has to climb Cave Rock. This is THE landmark of Sumner. Great views. Geration of kids have played on and around Cave Rock
Parks & Nature
A massive park in the center of the city. Stroll in the gardens, have a coffee or perhaps a game of golf?
252 locals recommend
North Hagley Park
14 Riccarton AveA massive park in the center of the city. Stroll in the gardens, have a coffee or perhaps a game of golf?
Entertainment & Activities
Hagley Golf Club
192 Moorhouse AveGolf right in the middle of the city? Sure!!
Arts & Culture
Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveSo close. free entry. Great Antarctic section.
It is our newly reopened gallery. Well worth the visit.
304 locals recommend
Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StIt is our newly reopened gallery. Well worth the visit.
They have a wonderful rotating collection or temporary exhibitions.
30 locals recommend
CoCA - Centre of Contemporary Art
66 Gloucester StThey have a wonderful rotating collection or temporary exhibitions.
Shopping
You will find Ballantynes our flagship department store and numerous interesting shops and stores. You can just sit on the river bank and watch the Avon river flow by too..
21 locals recommend
City Mall
Cashel StreetYou will find Ballantynes our flagship department store and numerous interesting shops and stores. You can just sit on the river bank and watch the Avon river flow by too..
More premium clothing stores and some great restaurants and bars. Just down the road (the other way) too.
15 locals recommend
Merivale
More premium clothing stores and some great restaurants and bars. Just down the road (the other way) too.
Essentials
New World Supermarket Fendalton
23 Memorial AveGreat supermarket