Guidebook for Christchurch
Essentials
PAK'nSAVE Moorhouse
297 Moorhouse AveSupermarket - cheap & quality groceries
Sightseeing
A mall constructed out of shipping containers - After the earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, most of the buildings in the city fell. As there were no places for retailers, shipping containers were pulled in to be used as retail outlets. They are a reflection of our ingenuity and a sign of the times.
51 locals recommend
Re:START
118 Cashel StA mall constructed out of shipping containers - After the earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, most of the buildings in the city fell. As there were no places for retailers, shipping containers were pulled in to be used as retail outlets. They are a reflection of our ingenuity and a sign of the times.
The Cathedral used to be a symbol of Christchurch. After the earthquakes, it was significantly damaged and can still be viewed at this state as we decide on the future of the Cathedral.
73 locals recommend
Cathedral Square
Cathedral SquareThe Cathedral used to be a symbol of Christchurch. After the earthquakes, it was significantly damaged and can still be viewed at this state as we decide on the future of the Cathedral.
Beautiful gardens that allows you to get close to nature. There is a peacefulness and tranquillity that comes from walking underneath the large, majestic trees.
297 locals recommend
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueBeautiful gardens that allows you to get close to nature. There is a peacefulness and tranquillity that comes from walking underneath the large, majestic trees.
Arts & Culture
There is an ever changing display of art and entry is usually free!
304 locals recommend
Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StThere is an ever changing display of art and entry is usually free!
General admission is free. There is a large array of artefacts on display that constantly changes.
390 locals recommend
Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveGeneral admission is free. There is a large array of artefacts on display that constantly changes.
Food Scene
Bamboozle Restaurant
151 Cambridge TerracePopular restaurant just across the road!
Popular restaurant around Christchurch's night life area. Live music on selected nights.
28 locals recommend
Baretta
174 St Asaph StPopular restaurant around Christchurch's night life area. Live music on selected nights.
Bloody Mary's
30 Latimer SquareBloody good steaks!! The best that we've had and we love steaks!
Fine dining restaurant that has a delicious beef main. Highly recommended!
6 locals recommend
Pescatore Restaurant
50 Park TerraceFine dining restaurant that has a delicious beef main. Highly recommended!
Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar
Montreal StreetPopular cafe
Yamagen Japanese Restaurant
53 Victoria StDelicious Japanese restaurant
Cafe Valentino
168 St Asaph StDelicious wood fired pizzas
Shopping
South City Shopping Centre
555 Colombo StShopping Mall
The Commons
70 Kilmore StWeekend markets - great choice of food trucks
Everything Else
Christchurch's only casino. There are also restaurants and cafes inside.
128 locals recommend
Christchurch Casino
30 Victoria StChristchurch's only casino. There are also restaurants and cafes inside.
Getting Around
Christchurch Bus Interchange
Colombo StreetThe bus interchange