Some things we love about our neighbourhood and Christchurch
Food Scene
These are some local places we like to eat.
Amazing pizza - thin crust with delicious toppings and great service.
17 habitants recommandent
The Birdwood (Please go to our website to make any bookings)
76 Malcolm AveAmazing pizza - thin crust with delicious toppings and great service.
Great cheap and cheerful Indian restaurant, does Uber eats. Great friendly staff.
Indian Pearl Restaurant
352 Colombo StGreat cheap and cheerful Indian restaurant, does Uber eats. Great friendly staff.
Fantastic local establishment, with great snacks, passionate proprieter who knows his beer (and what is or isn't a cider). Fantastic vibe on a Sunday afternoon - dogs, musos and kids all welcome.
15 habitants recommandent
Moon Under Water
152 Somerfield StFantastic local establishment, with great snacks, passionate proprieter who knows his beer (and what is or isn't a cider). Fantastic vibe on a Sunday afternoon - dogs, musos and kids all welcome.
Fantastic collection of eateries in one place. Can be really busy around dinner time, but worth a visit.
180 habitants recommandent
Little High Eatery
255 St Asaph StFantastic collection of eateries in one place. Can be really busy around dinner time, but worth a visit.
Everything Else
Great little town, some great eateries and a fabulous Saturday morning market.
100 habitants recommandent
Lyttelton
Great little town, some great eateries and a fabulous Saturday morning market.
A local mall with boutique shops. 15 - 20 minute walk. Good on site parking.
83 habitants recommandent
The Colombo
363 Colombo StA local mall with boutique shops. 15 - 20 minute walk. Good on site parking.
This complex hosts the Christchurch i-site, eateries, shops and is located in a collection of buildings that originally hosted the University and Boys High. It is being restored, and is a great place to have a wander.
9 habitants recommandent
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
This complex hosts the Christchurch i-site, eateries, shops and is located in a collection of buildings that originally hosted the University and Boys High. It is being restored, and is a great place to have a wander.
Sightseeing
This is an exhibition about the earthquakes that caused enormous upheaval in Christchurch in 2010 - 2012. Our city is still recovering, and this gives some insights into that time.
40 habitants recommandent
Ville de Quake
299 Durham St NThis is an exhibition about the earthquakes that caused enormous upheaval in Christchurch in 2010 - 2012. Our city is still recovering, and this gives some insights into that time.
Located in the city centre, the Botanic Gardens are a beautiful place to spend an afternoon, with walks, sculpture, cafe's and playground, you can see the locals at play.
In spring, the cherry blossom and field of daffodils are magnificent - a photo amongst the blooms is a tradition!
297 habitants recommandent
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueLocated in the city centre, the Botanic Gardens are a beautiful place to spend an afternoon, with walks, sculpture, cafe's and playground, you can see the locals at play.
In spring, the cherry blossom and field of daffodils are magnificent - a photo amongst the blooms is a tradition!
Hosting local and international art exhibitions, the building is worth a wander about. The Gallery shop contains an eclectic selection of giftware.
304 habitants recommandent
Galerie d'art de Christchurch (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StHosting local and international art exhibitions, the building is worth a wander about. The Gallery shop contains an eclectic selection of giftware.
The Museum was founded early in the establishment of Christchurch, and has diverse collections. It is located next to the Botanic Gardens, and across the road from the Arts Centre, so easy to do all together.
390 habitants recommandent
Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveThe Museum was founded early in the establishment of Christchurch, and has diverse collections. It is located next to the Botanic Gardens, and across the road from the Arts Centre, so easy to do all together.
Neighbourhoods
Akaroa is a small town on Banks Peninsuala - an easy day trip from Christchurch. The town is a popular escape for locals, and has a distinct French flavour. It is located on Akaroa Harbour, and you can take a cruise to look at or swim with dolphins. There are nice eateries, and beautiful scenery on the way over and in the township.
162 habitants recommandent
Akaroa
Akaroa is a small town on Banks Peninsuala - an easy day trip from Christchurch. The town is a popular escape for locals, and has a distinct French flavour. It is located on Akaroa Harbour, and you can take a cruise to look at or swim with dolphins. There are nice eateries, and beautiful scenery on the way over and in the township.
Conseils sur la ville
Déplacements
Public transport - Christchurch
Public transport isn't the best in Christchurh, but it is a leisurely way to get around. We will have the link for the local bus service in the room.