Glenn & Amber’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The adventure park is not just for mountain bikers! There is ziplining, a walking track and cafe. Tours and mountain bike hire also available and just a 2 minute drive away! Beautiful views of our city
100 locals recommend
Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys RoadThe adventure park is not just for mountain bikers! There is ziplining, a walking track and cafe. Tours and mountain bike hire also available and just a 2 minute drive away! Beautiful views of our city
Fancy a drive? Akaroa is a beautiful harbourside township only 90 minutes away located in Banks Peninsula - a very beautiful drive with plenty to see and eat and even swim with the native dolphins! Be sure to stop at the Hilltop Restaurant on the way for refreshments!
162 locals recommend
Akaroa
Fancy a drive? Akaroa is a beautiful harbourside township only 90 minutes away located in Banks Peninsula - a very beautiful drive with plenty to see and eat and even swim with the native dolphins! Be sure to stop at the Hilltop Restaurant on the way for refreshments!
Local Food scene
Robert Harris Cafe Rolleston
76 Rolleston DrThis is lovely bar and restaurant hidden away from the main shops of Rolleston - definitely recommend
9 locals recommend
Silver Dollar Bar & Restaurant
871 Jones RdThis is lovely bar and restaurant hidden away from the main shops of Rolleston - definitely recommend
Coriander's
70-76 Rolleston DrLocal indian restaurant
Little India
150 Aikmans RdLocal indian restaurant
Black & White Coffee Cartel
83 Victoria StThai Terrace Rolleston
92 Rolleston DrLocal thai restaurant
Rolleston Food Bar
8 Chaucer StreetKiwi's favorite takeways - Fish 'n Chips
The Pedal Pusher
286 Lincoln RdThe Phenix Chinese Restaurant
63/67 Tennyson StreetLocal chinese restaurant
The Butchers Pie Bakehouse
846 Jones RoadLocal bakery with beautiful pies
Rolleston Bakery
70 Rolleston DrLocal Grocery stores
This is 1 of 2 local supermarkets / grocery stores. This is the biggest of the 2
15 locals recommend
Countdown Rolleston
Rolleston DriveThis is 1 of 2 local supermarkets / grocery stores. This is the biggest of the 2
Bin Inn
41 Tennyson StA smaller supermarket that offer more specialty products
Coupland's Bakeries - Rolleston
9 Masefield DrLocal Wineries
Straight 8 Estate
2321 Main S RdMelton Estate
Weedons Ross RoadChristchurch Food Scene - high recommendations
There are about 4 restaurants around Christchurch - all great. The closest is at the "Bush Inn" centre
33 locals recommend
Lone Star Cafe & Bar
26 Manchester StThere are about 4 restaurants around Christchurch - all great. The closest is at the "Bush Inn" centre
This is Christchurch's brand new 7-day-trading fresh farmers' market and vibrant, boutique shopping environment in the heart of the Christchurch CBD. Be sure to have the well-known Dimitris souvlaki - hands down the best in Christchurch!!
99 locals recommend
Riverside Market
96 Oxford TerraceThis is Christchurch's brand new 7-day-trading fresh farmers' market and vibrant, boutique shopping environment in the heart of the Christchurch CBD. Be sure to have the well-known Dimitris souvlaki - hands down the best in Christchurch!!
A must for all Christchurch visitors - a beautiful location at the riverside market. They also have another restaurant open at 86 Riccarton Road but this location is really only good for takeaways (but again, well worth it!!)
6 locals recommend
Dimitris Greek Food
86 Riccarton RdA must for all Christchurch visitors - a beautiful location at the riverside market. They also have another restaurant open at 86 Riccarton Road but this location is really only good for takeaways (but again, well worth it!!)
Kids
Foster park
Broadlands DriveThis is a very cool and popular local park, an easy 10 minute walk
Another fun and popular park in Christchurch that the kids will love
150 locals recommend
Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetAnother fun and popular park in Christchurch that the kids will love