Guidebook for Christchurch

Yvonne
Guidebook for Christchurch

Parks & Nature

The Christchurch Botanic Gardens are set in the middle of Hagley Park and are beautiful all year round, no matter the season.
297 locals recommend
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston Avenue
297 locals recommend
The Christchurch Botanic Gardens are set in the middle of Hagley Park and are beautiful all year round, no matter the season.
Get yourself to the Sign of the Kiwi for a great view over Christchurch and turn around and look at the fantastic view of Governors Bay, Lyttlelton Harbour and all the the bays. A lot of wonderful walking tracks to choosee from at this point.
33 locals recommend
Sign of the Kiwi
Summit Road
33 locals recommend
Get yourself to the Sign of the Kiwi for a great view over Christchurch and turn around and look at the fantastic view of Governors Bay, Lyttlelton Harbour and all the the bays. A lot of wonderful walking tracks to choosee from at this point.
If you won't a work out try the Rapaki Track, takes about 45 minutes each way and takes you to the Summit Road, to give you a view of the bays, or try the Bridal Path Walkway, a steep climb, but not for long, and a good workout, family friendly.
45 locals recommend
Port Hills
45 locals recommend
If you won't a work out try the Rapaki Track, takes about 45 minutes each way and takes you to the Summit Road, to give you a view of the bays, or try the Bridal Path Walkway, a steep climb, but not for long, and a good workout, family friendly.
Riccarton House and Bush / Pūtaringamotu is a unique New Zealand heritage site consisting of two historic buildings, flanked by beautiful open parkland and ornate gardens, bordered by Ōtākaro / Avon River and set against extensive native bush forest featuring kahikatea trees up to 600 years old. This tranquil 12 hectare reserve is located just 3.5 km from Christchurch city centre. Feel free to explore the house grounds and bush at your leisure. Viewing of the inside of the house is by guided tour only and these operate daily.
53 locals recommend
Riccarton House & Bush
16 Kahu Rd
53 locals recommend
Riccarton House and Bush / Pūtaringamotu is a unique New Zealand heritage site consisting of two historic buildings, flanked by beautiful open parkland and ornate gardens, bordered by Ōtākaro / Avon River and set against extensive native bush forest featuring kahikatea trees up to 600 years old. This tranquil 12 hectare reserve is located just 3.5 km from Christchurch city centre. Feel free to explore the house grounds and bush at your leisure. Viewing of the inside of the house is by guided tour only and these operate daily.

Arts & Culture

390 locals recommend
Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston Ave
390 locals recommend
A stunning building to view both inside and out, with gift shop and coffee shop to add to your experience.
304 locals recommend
Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal St
304 locals recommend
A stunning building to view both inside and out, with gift shop and coffee shop to add to your experience.

Entertainment & Activities

If you are into mountain biking, this is a must do. Otherwise try out the new exhilarating Zip line - fun for all ages and oh what a view.
100 locals recommend
Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys Road
100 locals recommend
If you are into mountain biking, this is a must do. Otherwise try out the new exhilarating Zip line - fun for all ages and oh what a view.

Essentials

Huge supermarket, with everything you could possibly need and super cheap prices, 1 minutes walking distance from my place.
32 locals recommend
PAK'nSAVE Riccarton
129 Riccarton Rd
32 locals recommend
Huge supermarket, with everything you could possibly need and super cheap prices, 1 minutes walking distance from my place.

Shopping

Uniquely New Zealand, fantastic quality NZ merino products, now sold on the world market, products are high quality and therefore come at a high price, but there is an outlet store at the back of the shop with discounted goods. A kiwi icon.
Untouched World Flagship
155 Roydvale Ave
Uniquely New Zealand, fantastic quality NZ merino products, now sold on the world market, products are high quality and therefore come at a high price, but there is an outlet store at the back of the shop with discounted goods. A kiwi icon.

Food Scene

Funky and fun, with a good vibe, always busy. Delicious food and coffee, open for breakfast and lunch.
11 locals recommend
Park Ranger
114 Riccarton Rd
11 locals recommend
Funky and fun, with a good vibe, always busy. Delicious food and coffee, open for breakfast and lunch.
Delicious sweet treats to tempt your tastebuds.
Divine Cakes & Desserts
160 Blenheim Rd
Delicious sweet treats to tempt your tastebuds.
Delicious food and coffee - a great breakfast spot. This American diner is very popular.
18 locals recommend
Drexels
Rotherham Street
18 locals recommend
Delicious food and coffee - a great breakfast spot. This American diner is very popular.
This is a funky, communal food court type eatery. Very noisy and vibrant with loads of food outlets all under one room. Choose your style of food and choose your own seat. If you like buzzing places and socialising with strangers, its for you, its great fun.
180 locals recommend
Little High Eatery
255 St Asaph St
180 locals recommend
This is a funky, communal food court type eatery. Very noisy and vibrant with loads of food outlets all under one room. Choose your style of food and choose your own seat. If you like buzzing places and socialising with strangers, its for you, its great fun.
Riccarton Coffee Culture is an integral part of any trip to the mall. The store is gorgeous with so many different areas providing something for everyone. The kids room is a real hit with parents and the contemporary, yet retro, feel is proving really popular with people who need to get off their feet after some hard out shopping. With all the old Coffee Culture favourites and some new and delicious cakes and desserts it's a great place to visit either before or after a movie and on cold winter days.
Coffee Culture Riccarton
48 Rotherham St
Riccarton Coffee Culture is an integral part of any trip to the mall. The store is gorgeous with so many different areas providing something for everyone. The kids room is a real hit with parents and the contemporary, yet retro, feel is proving really popular with people who need to get off their feet after some hard out shopping. With all the old Coffee Culture favourites and some new and delicious cakes and desserts it's a great place to visit either before or after a movie and on cold winter days.
Located at the end of the Mall, in Rotherham Street Our Coffee We’ve always believed in serving the best coffee possible. It's our goal for all of our coffee to be grown under the highest standards of quality, using ethical sourcing practices. Our coffee buyers personally travel to coffee farms in Latin America, Africa and Asia to select high-quality beans. And our master roasters bring out the balance and rich flavor of the beans through the signature Starbucks Roast.
Starbucks
129 Riccarton Rd
Located at the end of the Mall, in Rotherham Street Our Coffee We’ve always believed in serving the best coffee possible. It's our goal for all of our coffee to be grown under the highest standards of quality, using ethical sourcing practices. Our coffee buyers personally travel to coffee farms in Latin America, Africa and Asia to select high-quality beans. And our master roasters bring out the balance and rich flavor of the beans through the signature Starbucks Roast.
http://www.nobanno.co.nz/ Bengali food with flair, tasty, delicious and very affordable. Relaxed casual dining with a knowledgeable owner, happy to enlighten you on the preparation of their food. He came to NZ 27 years ago following his dream to open a restaurant.
Nobanno Riccarton
91 Riccarton Rd
http://www.nobanno.co.nz/ Bengali food with flair, tasty, delicious and very affordable. Relaxed casual dining with a knowledgeable owner, happy to enlighten you on the preparation of their food. He came to NZ 27 years ago following his dream to open a restaurant.
http://amazonita.co.nz/ Wonderful vibe, wonderful fresh food in the CBD area known as "The Terrace" where there is a row of great bars and restaurants. I like the Amazon themed environment. Very cool. Lemon marshmallow dessert was so tangy.
15 locals recommend
Amazonita
126 Oxford Terrace
15 locals recommend
http://amazonita.co.nz/ Wonderful vibe, wonderful fresh food in the CBD area known as "The Terrace" where there is a row of great bars and restaurants. I like the Amazon themed environment. Very cool. Lemon marshmallow dessert was so tangy.

Drinks & Nightlife

A new modern bar with a classy feel to it. There is pizza oven out the back if you feel the need.
Rogues Bar
42 Rotherham St
A new modern bar with a classy feel to it. There is pizza oven out the back if you feel the need.
A new and original bar and restaurant, overlooking the Avon River, a great vibe, sitting amongst a host of new bars and restaurants all in a row on "The Terrace" in Christchurch CBD.
Original Sin
76 Hereford St
A new and original bar and restaurant, overlooking the Avon River, a great vibe, sitting amongst a host of new bars and restaurants all in a row on "The Terrace" in Christchurch CBD.
Just new on the scene is The Camden, about 15 minutes walk from my place. It is an upmarket bar and restaurant so be prepared to pay top dollar for top wines and great food. Good vibe and nice and warm in the winter months inside
The Camden Restaurant & Bar
235 Riccarton Rd
Just new on the scene is The Camden, about 15 minutes walk from my place. It is an upmarket bar and restaurant so be prepared to pay top dollar for top wines and great food. Good vibe and nice and warm in the winter months inside
https://www.kongbar.co.nz/ Premium Cocktail lounge in the heart of the CBD, on the banks of the Avon, great location with other bars and restaurants in the same spot, a cool vibe.
6 locals recommend
Kong
76 Hereford St
6 locals recommend
https://www.kongbar.co.nz/ Premium Cocktail lounge in the heart of the CBD, on the banks of the Avon, great location with other bars and restaurants in the same spot, a cool vibe.