Guidebook for Christchurch
Food Scene
http://www.coffeeculture.co.nz/our-stores/beckenham
It has a lovely atmosphere, really delicious chai lattes (and I believe they have great coffee, although I don't like coffee myself).
I love their custard squares and their feta and spinach muffins.
It's usually busy in the evenings especially before 7:30pm. Best time to go is during the day or after 7:30pm.
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Coffee Culture Beckenham
140 Colombo Sthttp://www.coffeeculture.co.nz/our-stores/beckenham
It has a lovely atmosphere, really delicious chai lattes (and I believe they have great coffee, although I don't like coffee myself).
I love their custard squares and their feta and spinach muffins.
It's usually busy in the evenings especially before 7:30pm. Best time to go is during the day or after 7:30pm.
http://www.kingofsnake.co.nz/
Asian restuaurant. Very popular. Book ahead.
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King of Snake
79 Victoria Sthttp://www.kingofsnake.co.nz/
Asian restuaurant. Very popular. Book ahead.
http://www.spiceparagon.co.nz/
This is a Thai restaurant which seems to be very popular with the locals. You can see the chefs cooking your meals. Great atmosphere.
Beef cheeks is definitely worth ordering.
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Spice Paragon
76 Victoria Sthttp://www.spiceparagon.co.nz/
This is a Thai restaurant which seems to be very popular with the locals. You can see the chefs cooking your meals. Great atmosphere.
Beef cheeks is definitely worth ordering.
Sightseeing
http://welcomeaboard.co.nz/gondola/
It has stunning views of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula, and Lyttelton.
I would go in the morning as often in the afternoon you start to look into the sun and it gets very hazy over the city.
Or you could go later in the afternoon when the sun is about to set - perhaps you could see a nice sunset and then wait for it to get dark and see the city lights. There is a combo ticket availability. Check the website for more details.
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Christchurch Gondola
http://welcomeaboard.co.nz/gondola/
It has stunning views of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula, and Lyttelton.
I would go in the morning as often in the afternoon you start to look into the sun and it gets very hazy over the city.
Or you could go later in the afternoon when the sun is about to set - perhaps you could see a nice sunset and then wait for it to get dark and see the city lights. There is a combo ticket availability. Check the website for more details.
http://welcomeaboard.co.nz/christchurch-tram/
You can hop on and hop off the tram anywhere in the city centre. It takes about an hour to go around the whole city centre without getting off. Often people start in the Cathedral Square and hop off at the Chch Museum (also worth having a look through - free entry) and the Art Gallery which is close to the Museum. And while you're in that area, you could go for a walk through the Botanical Gardens just behind the Museum. When you've had enough, come back and join the tram again to continue your journey. Just hop off and hop on again when and as you like.
Also you can buy combo tickets. Check out the website.
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Christchurch Tramway
http://welcomeaboard.co.nz/christchurch-tram/
You can hop on and hop off the tram anywhere in the city centre. It takes about an hour to go around the whole city centre without getting off. Often people start in the Cathedral Square and hop off at the Chch Museum (also worth having a look through - free entry) and the Art Gallery which is close to the Museum. And while you're in that area, you could go for a walk through the Botanical Gardens just behind the Museum. When you've had enough, come back and join the tram again to continue your journey. Just hop off and hop on again when and as you like.
Also you can buy combo tickets. Check out the website.
http://www.akaroa.com/
Akaroa is 75km from Christchurch. Check out the website for what there is to do.
It's a lovely day out for the family. Stunning views from the top of the hill.
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Akaroa
http://www.akaroa.com/
Akaroa is 75km from Christchurch. Check out the website for what there is to do.
It's a lovely day out for the family. Stunning views from the top of the hill.
http://welcomeaboard.co.nz/punting/
An iconic Christchurch activity not to be missed. Admire the beautiful Christchurch Botanic Gardens or the changing face of the city centre as you are expertly guided gently along the Avon River on our authentic Edwardian punting tours
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Punting á Ávönum
2 Cambridge Terracehttp://welcomeaboard.co.nz/punting/
An iconic Christchurch activity not to be missed. Admire the beautiful Christchurch Botanic Gardens or the changing face of the city centre as you are expertly guided gently along the Avon River on our authentic Edwardian punting tours
http://hanmersprings.co.nz/
http://www.newzealand.com/int/hanmer-springs/
Only a 90 min drive from Christchurch this is a very popular place to visit for the day or for the weekend. Booking is essential if you want to stay there.
There is so much to do there - for the whole family, or alone or with a few friends.
Check out the website and see what your choice of activity is.
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Hanmer Springs
http://hanmersprings.co.nz/
http://www.newzealand.com/int/hanmer-springs/
Only a 90 min drive from Christchurch this is a very popular place to visit for the day or for the weekend. Booking is essential if you want to stay there.
There is so much to do there - for the whole family, or alone or with a few friends.
Check out the website and see what your choice of activity is.
Parks & Nature
http://welcomeaboard.co.nz/garden-tours/
It's a very peaceful place for a walk through the gardens. Depending on the time of year is whether you will be walking through beautiful flowering blooms or bare gardens. There is a playground for the children too. It's a lovely place for a picnic. You can walk along the river's edge too. It's the perfect place for a quiet day out. If you felt energetic, the Botanical Gardens also has paths suitable for a jog or for a cycle ride. You can take a tour through the Gardens if you like. Check the website for more details.
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Christchurch Botanískur Garður
Rolleston Avenuehttp://welcomeaboard.co.nz/garden-tours/
It's a very peaceful place for a walk through the gardens. Depending on the time of year is whether you will be walking through beautiful flowering blooms or bare gardens. There is a playground for the children too. It's a lovely place for a picnic. You can walk along the river's edge too. It's the perfect place for a quiet day out. If you felt energetic, the Botanical Gardens also has paths suitable for a jog or for a cycle ride. You can take a tour through the Gardens if you like. Check the website for more details.
http://www.willowbank.co.nz/
Combining conservation, culture and New Zealand cuisine Willowbank is your opportunity to experience New Zealand's endangered wildlife in a natural setting. Take the opportunity to dine in our award winning restaurant, and enjoy Ko Tane - a pre-European Maori village and an interactive Maori cultural experience; all in one great location.
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Willowbank Villidýraheimilið
60 Hussey Rdhttp://www.willowbank.co.nz/
Combining conservation, culture and New Zealand cuisine Willowbank is your opportunity to experience New Zealand's endangered wildlife in a natural setting. Take the opportunity to dine in our award winning restaurant, and enjoy Ko Tane - a pre-European Maori village and an interactive Maori cultural experience; all in one great location.
http://www.sensationalselwyn.co.nz/new-zealand/track/?code=Craigieburn&trackType=Walking%20Tracks&trackName=Castle%20Hill%20Limestone%20Reserve
Castle Hill is really popular for those who enjoy being outside and getting a bit of exercise. Kids just love clambering over the rocks. Take a picnic lunch and make it a day out. It's just over an hour's drive on State Highway 73 from Christchurch.
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Castle Hill
http://www.sensationalselwyn.co.nz/new-zealand/track/?code=Craigieburn&trackType=Walking%20Tracks&trackName=Castle%20Hill%20Limestone%20Reserve
Castle Hill is really popular for those who enjoy being outside and getting a bit of exercise. Kids just love clambering over the rocks. Take a picnic lunch and make it a day out. It's just over an hour's drive on State Highway 73 from Christchurch.
Essentials
This is not the cheapest grocery store by any stretch of the imagination but it's close to the Flat and is great if you only need to get a few things and you don't have transport. 5 min walk.
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FreshChoice Barrington
256 Barrington StThis is not the cheapest grocery store by any stretch of the imagination but it's close to the Flat and is great if you only need to get a few things and you don't have transport. 5 min walk.
The post office isn't open on Sundays. It closes at 5pm each day.
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Barrington Mall station
The post office isn't open on Sundays. It closes at 5pm each day.
This is located in Westfield Mall. It is called Pak n Save, because you pack your own groceries. And it's great for a big shop because it has low food prices.
To get there by bus, take the Orbiter (green bus). Details about the bus routes are under the Getting Around category.
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PAK'nSAVE Riccarton
129 Riccarton RdThis is located in Westfield Mall. It is called Pak n Save, because you pack your own groceries. And it's great for a big shop because it has low food prices.
To get there by bus, take the Orbiter (green bus). Details about the bus routes are under the Getting Around category.
Shopping
This is the closest large mall to us. In it I would recommend visiting Acquisitions which is a really fun souvenir shop. http://www.acquisitions.co.nz/
There are also cafes, eating places and many different shops for you to browse through.
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Westfield Riccarton
129 Riccarton RdThis is the closest large mall to us. In it I would recommend visiting Acquisitions which is a really fun souvenir shop. http://www.acquisitions.co.nz/
There are also cafes, eating places and many different shops for you to browse through.
Entertainment & Activities
http://www.futurechristchurch.co.nz/central-city/margaret-mahy-family-playground
I've not been there because I don't have young children but everyone I've talked to who has young children has raved about this new playground in the inner city. You can get off the tram and have a play and get back on the tram again if you wanted to.
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Leikvangur Margaret Mahy
Armagh Streethttp://www.futurechristchurch.co.nz/central-city/margaret-mahy-family-playground
I've not been there because I don't have young children but everyone I've talked to who has young children has raved about this new playground in the inner city. You can get off the tram and have a play and get back on the tram again if you wanted to.
http://www.iceberg.co.nz/
The International Antarctic Centre is your destination for authentic, interactive fun and provides an exciting experience of Antarctica for visitors of all ages. It doesn’t matter whether you’re 2 or 92 – there’s hours of fun here for everyone.
We are located next to Christchurch International Airport and open every day of the year from 9am – 5.30pm.
Check the website for prices. Definitely worth a visit.
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Alþjóðlegi Suðurskauts Miðstöðin
38 Orchard Rdhttp://www.iceberg.co.nz/
The International Antarctic Centre is your destination for authentic, interactive fun and provides an exciting experience of Antarctica for visitors of all ages. It doesn’t matter whether you’re 2 or 92 – there’s hours of fun here for everyone.
We are located next to Christchurch International Airport and open every day of the year from 9am – 5.30pm.
Check the website for prices. Definitely worth a visit.
Everything Else
http://www.oranawildlifepark.co.nz/
Orana Park is NZ's only open range zoo. It's about 30 mins drive from our house. Definitely worth a visit. The kids would love to feed the giraffes and other animals and there is a farmyard there too. You can walk around the park (long walk) or hop on and off the free shuttle as it drives around the park. Orana Park is home to over 400 animals from 70 different species.
$34.50 per adult (over 15 yrs)
$9.50 per child (5-14 yrs)
Precshoolers free.
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Orana Villidýraþjónusta
793 McLeans Island Rdhttp://www.oranawildlifepark.co.nz/
Orana Park is NZ's only open range zoo. It's about 30 mins drive from our house. Definitely worth a visit. The kids would love to feed the giraffes and other animals and there is a farmyard there too. You can walk around the park (long walk) or hop on and off the free shuttle as it drives around the park. Orana Park is home to over 400 animals from 70 different species.
$34.50 per adult (over 15 yrs)
$9.50 per child (5-14 yrs)
Precshoolers free.