Guidebook for Christchurch
Food Scene
The food and beer is great. The Tannery shopping arcade is really unique and there is a small cinema
29 locals recommend
Cassels & Sons Brewing
3 Garlands RdThe food and beer is great. The Tannery shopping arcade is really unique and there is a small cinema
Little High Eatery
255 St Asaph StIt's fun and lively
The Birdwood (Please go to our website to make any bookings)
76 Malcolm AveLocal. Great pizzas
Fava Cafe
236 Centaurus RdThe closest coffee shop to the cottage
The Brickworks
69 Centaurus RdThis is the closest restaurant/bar to the cottage
Drinks & Nightlife
Moon Under Water
152 Somerfield StGreat variety of beer. Nice non-rowdy crowd.
Parks & Nature
Christchurch Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
Rolleston AvenueLots to see, very relaxing.
Rapaki Track
66-26 Rapaki RdLocal track, great for a workout.
Historical route taken by the early settlers who arrived by ship at the port of Lyttelton
14 locals recommend
Bridle Path
Historical route taken by the early settlers who arrived by ship at the port of Lyttelton
Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys RoadGreat for mountain biking
Arts & Culture
It is the regional gallery with visiting exhibitions as well as a permanent collection
304 locals recommend
Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StIt is the regional gallery with visiting exhibitions as well as a permanent collection
South Christchurch Library
66 Colombo St Free WiFi
Shopping
It has a great selection of non-chain stores with interesting locally made products.
205 locals recommend
The Tannery
3 Garlands RdIt has a great selection of non-chain stores with interesting locally made products.
Opawa Farmers Market
Operates on a Sunday between 9am and noon.
Essentials
New World St Martins
92 Wilsons RdSightseeing
It's an historic building with a great view. It is run as a cafe so a nice place to stop.
33 locals recommend
Sign of the Kiwi
Summit RoadIt's an historic building with a great view. It is run as a cafe so a nice place to stop.
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