Guidebook for Christchurch
Food Scene
Thai Container
151 Bealey AveIntimate grass roots, acclaimed chef Alex Davies.
All local Canterbury produce and living wines.
8 locals recommend
Gatherings Restaurant and Living Wine Bar
2 Papanui RdIntimate grass roots, acclaimed chef Alex Davies.
All local Canterbury produce and living wines.
King of Snake
79 Victoria StQuiet, contemporary and peaceful creative cafe, bar by night.
Often hosting film nights, live music.
Board games, great coffee and small eats.
Kadett
371 St Asaph StQuiet, contemporary and peaceful creative cafe, bar by night.
Often hosting film nights, live music.
Board games, great coffee and small eats.
Blue Smoke - Live Music Venue
3 Garlands RdBest live music in the city
Lyttelton Records Shop.cafe.bar
650 Ferry RdGreat live music and record store
Downhill mountain biking for all levels, zip lining and a cafe.
100 locals recommend
Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys RoadDownhill mountain biking for all levels, zip lining and a cafe.
Fairtrade shop and bustling cafe, in house roasters, good food and friendly service.
70 locals recommend
Addington Coffee Co-op
297 Lincoln RdFairtrade shop and bustling cafe, in house roasters, good food and friendly service.
Bohemian Bakery
43 Nayland StCoffee Supreme Welles Street
10 Welles StGreat coffee and food
C4 Coffee
113 Fitzgerald AveGreat roastery and cafe.
Peter Timbs Meats
70 Edgeware RdLocal butchery
Shopping
Boutique shops in a restored Tannery.
Beautiful goods, food, beer and shopping.
205 locals recommend
The Tannery
3 Garlands RdBoutique shops in a restored Tannery.
Beautiful goods, food, beer and shopping.
The Colombo
363 Colombo StA different kind of mall- contemporary shops, galleries and eateries.
Merivale
High end shopping, Papanui Road
Madam Butterfly's Vintage Style Boutique
Vintage clothing
NZ Collector Services.
194 Edgeware RdVintage and retro
Everything Else
The coolest part of Christchurch, funky cafes bars and small shops line the little main street. Great market on Saturday mornings, close to beautiful walks.
99 locals recommend
Lyttelton
The coolest part of Christchurch, funky cafes bars and small shops line the little main street. Great market on Saturday mornings, close to beautiful walks.
Parks & Nature
One of the most picturesque beaches in Christchurch. Walk past cute 1950's holiday homes and out to Godley Heads.
21 locals recommend
Taylors Mistake Bay
One of the most picturesque beaches in Christchurch. Walk past cute 1950's holiday homes and out to Godley Heads.
Christchurch's crown jewel, Hagley Park. A huge public space with gardens, sports grounds and plenty of room to explore by foot or bicycle.
252 locals recommend
North Hagley Park
14 Riccarton AveChristchurch's crown jewel, Hagley Park. A huge public space with gardens, sports grounds and plenty of room to explore by foot or bicycle.
Mona Vale
40 Mona Vale AveRiccarton House & Bush
16 Kahu RdSumner
Cute beach community
Arts & Culture
Christchurch Art Gallery
Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveEntertainment & Activities
Incredible HUGE playground, fun for kids and parents alike.
150 locals recommend
Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetIncredible HUGE playground, fun for kids and parents alike.