Guidebook for Christchurch
Arts & Culture
Fantastic space celebrating contemporary and historical prominent New Zealand artists.
Free exhibitions and just few minutes walk from the centre of the city, shopping, restaurants and the iconic Botanical Gardens.
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Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StFantastic space celebrating contemporary and historical prominent New Zealand artists.
Free exhibitions and just few minutes walk from the centre of the city, shopping, restaurants and the iconic Botanical Gardens.
Food Scene
Fantastic restaurant with a vibrant and unique menu celebrating local produce and wines. Buzzy atmosphere, cosy space and friendly staff , this spot is a fave of mine.
Shop Eight Food & Wine
Fantastic restaurant with a vibrant and unique menu celebrating local produce and wines. Buzzy atmosphere, cosy space and friendly staff , this spot is a fave of mine.
Great new cafe just a few minutes walk from my house offering a different take on the typical boring brunch menu.
Great coffee and friendly staff.
Very welcome addition to the hood that I recommend to all my guests along with their big sister pub Pomeroys just next door.
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Little Pom's
294 Kilmore StGreat new cafe just a few minutes walk from my house offering a different take on the typical boring brunch menu.
Great coffee and friendly staff.
Very welcome addition to the hood that I recommend to all my guests along with their big sister pub Pomeroys just next door.
A new favourite spot of mine about 10 minutes walk away.
Lovely nutritious and delicious meals are part of a unique menu that is all locally sourced produce.
Awesome coffee, friendly relaxed and efficient staff.
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Gentle Giant
158 Ferry RdA new favourite spot of mine about 10 minutes walk away.
Lovely nutritious and delicious meals are part of a unique menu that is all locally sourced produce.
Awesome coffee, friendly relaxed and efficient staff.
Yet another favourite coffee spot of mine, I am quite obviously obsessed with (good) coffee !
Funky cafe offering as well as excellent coffee roasted on site , delicious cabinet food and extensive menu. Harbour views over to Diamond Harbour and great music.
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Lyttelton Bakery
8 Norwich QuayYet another favourite coffee spot of mine, I am quite obviously obsessed with (good) coffee !
Funky cafe offering as well as excellent coffee roasted on site , delicious cabinet food and extensive menu. Harbour views over to Diamond Harbour and great music.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cosy bar in the local port town of Lyttelton, in a historic village building with heaps of character.
Great selection of local boutique beers and delicious menu offering meals amazingly created in the smallest 1 man kitchen.
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Civil and Naval
16 London StCosy bar in the local port town of Lyttelton, in a historic village building with heaps of character.
Great selection of local boutique beers and delicious menu offering meals amazingly created in the smallest 1 man kitchen.
Not just a massive range of boutique beers all brewed on site of this family owned and run local pub. Also a fantastic restaurant on offer. Often live music and the best happy hour complimentary ploughman's platter in town!
Just a few minutes walk from my place and Little Pom's cafe has recently opened next door.
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Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn
292 Kilmore StNot just a massive range of boutique beers all brewed on site of this family owned and run local pub. Also a fantastic restaurant on offer. Often live music and the best happy hour complimentary ploughman's platter in town!
Just a few minutes walk from my place and Little Pom's cafe has recently opened next door.
Quirky and fun bar in the central city about 20 minutes away.
Everything Tequila and beyond , a must for the cocktail lover and also a yummy food menu on offer.
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Tequila Mockingbird
98 Victoria StQuirky and fun bar in the central city about 20 minutes away.
Everything Tequila and beyond , a must for the cocktail lover and also a yummy food menu on offer.
Shopping
Charming building in the historic Tannery with a great selection of boutique shops , cafes, and artists creating their wares on site. Refreshingly different from shopping at a soul-less Westfield !!
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The Tannery
3 Garlands RdCharming building in the historic Tannery with a great selection of boutique shops , cafes, and artists creating their wares on site. Refreshingly different from shopping at a soul-less Westfield !!
Parks & Nature
Enjoy views of the city and out to the Southern Alps beyond from the Summit Rd. Stunning views of Lyttelton Harbour also available from here, following the crater rim.
Access via the numerous walks , hikes and trails around the Port Hills.
See my photos.
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Port Hills
Enjoy views of the city and out to the Southern Alps beyond from the Summit Rd. Stunning views of Lyttelton Harbour also available from here, following the crater rim.
Access via the numerous walks , hikes and trails around the Port Hills.
See my photos.
Extensive grounds with historic collection of New Zealand native and exotic trees and plants, also flower gardens and historic conservatories with tropical gardens.
Great spot for a quiet picnic along side the picturesque Avon River. Great for exploring on foot or by bike.
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueExtensive grounds with historic collection of New Zealand native and exotic trees and plants, also flower gardens and historic conservatories with tropical gardens.
Great spot for a quiet picnic along side the picturesque Avon River. Great for exploring on foot or by bike.
Getting Around
Christchurch Bus Interchange
Colombo StreetCentral bus exchange.
Sightseeing
Historic Lyttelton is where the early European settlers first settled in Canterbury. This port town has an interesting history and despite losing several iconic buildings in the earthquakes, still has a lot of character and charm to offer.
Explore early on Saturday mornings during the local farmer's market, local organic produce and live music. The Lyttelton Coffee Company has the best local coffee on offer roasted on site , and great cafe menu.
Local beaches are just a short walk away, offering sheltered bays to swim. Stunning views of Lyttelton Harbour are on offer from both the main street or up the numerous walking tracks around the surrounding hills. Or catch the local ferry.
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Lyttelton
Historic Lyttelton is where the early European settlers first settled in Canterbury. This port town has an interesting history and despite losing several iconic buildings in the earthquakes, still has a lot of character and charm to offer.
Explore early on Saturday mornings during the local farmer's market, local organic produce and live music. The Lyttelton Coffee Company has the best local coffee on offer roasted on site , and great cafe menu.
Local beaches are just a short walk away, offering sheltered bays to swim. Stunning views of Lyttelton Harbour are on offer from both the main street or up the numerous walking tracks around the surrounding hills. Or catch the local ferry.