Guidebook for Christchurch
Food Scene
Under The Red Verandah
29 Tancred StThis is a NZ owned restaurant, which started in Christchurch. The restaurant is cowboy/western themed and they are known for their large meals.
33 locals recommend
Lone Star Cafe & Bar
26 Manchester StThis is a NZ owned restaurant, which started in Christchurch. The restaurant is cowboy/western themed and they are known for their large meals.
They have the best pies! Also a well-known bakery that serves many local favourites :)
8 locals recommend
Bakermans
23 Memorial AveThey have the best pies! Also a well-known bakery that serves many local favourites :)
Modern indoor food market. Wide range of delicious foods to choose from. Indoor or outdoor seating.
180 locals recommend
Little High Eatery
255 St Asaph StModern indoor food market. Wide range of delicious foods to choose from. Indoor or outdoor seating.
Orleans
89 Lichfield StParks & Nature
Riccarton House is a beautiful Historic Home that has been converted in to a cafe/restaurant, and occasionally has markets on Sunday mornings. There is a beautiful native bush area which you can walk through and feel far away from the city :)
53 locals recommend
Riccarton House & Bush
16 Kahu RdRiccarton House is a beautiful Historic Home that has been converted in to a cafe/restaurant, and occasionally has markets on Sunday mornings. There is a beautiful native bush area which you can walk through and feel far away from the city :)
Sumner Pharmacy
17 Wakefield AveNorth Hagley Park
14 Riccarton AveTaylors Mistake Bay
Entertainment & Activities
Alice Cinematheque specializes in Art and foreign films. They also have a large collection of films to hire and are situated beside C1 cafe - a quirky cafe that is a must-see!
31 locals recommend
Alice Cinemateque
209 Tuam StAlice Cinematheque specializes in Art and foreign films. They also have a large collection of films to hire and are situated beside C1 cafe - a quirky cafe that is a must-see!
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueChristchurch Gondola
Orana Wildlife Park
793 McLeans Island RdWillowbank Wildlife Reserve
60 Hussey RdReading Cinemas The Palms
Drinks & Nightlife
Fat Eddie's
76 Hereford StBaretta
174 St Asaph StStrange & Co
Arts & Culture
Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveThe Court Theatre
36 Bernard StEvery Friday night they have improv. comedy :)
Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StAir Force Museum of New Zealand
45 Harvard AveIsaac Theatre Royal
145 Gloucester StThe Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
Shopping
Specialist shopping mall. Definitely worth a look, however a bit more pricey!
205 locals recommend
The Tannery
3 Garlands RdSpecialist shopping mall. Definitely worth a look, however a bit more pricey!
Christchurch´s oldest department store. This is situated right in the centre, very close to other outdoor shopping, bars and cafe´s.
52 locals recommend
Ballantynes
Cashel StreetChristchurch´s oldest department store. This is situated right in the centre, very close to other outdoor shopping, bars and cafe´s.
Westfield Riccarton
129 Riccarton RdSightseeing
Christchurch Cathedral
Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
Montreal StreetChristchurch Transitional Cathedral
234 Hereford StNew Regent Street
Lyttelton
Akaroa