Guidebook for Christchurch
Sightseeing
The Christchurch Cathedral damaged in the earthquake and surrounding areas of earthquake damage.
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Christchurch Central
The Christchurch Cathedral damaged in the earthquake and surrounding areas of earthquake damage.
The gardens are beautiful to wander through, see the River Avon, and the Museum is worth a visit.
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueThe gardens are beautiful to wander through, see the River Avon, and the Museum is worth a visit.
Gondola ride to top of Cashmere Hills with a café and stunning views across the city of Christchurch to the Southern Alps(mountains). Also looking the other direction down into Lyttelton Harbour and Banks Peninsular
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Christchurch Gondola
Gondola ride to top of Cashmere Hills with a café and stunning views across the city of Christchurch to the Southern Alps(mountains). Also looking the other direction down into Lyttelton Harbour and Banks Peninsular
A French settlement with very interesting architecture and quaint cafe's and shops. About one drive from Christchurch. with stunning vies on the way.
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Akaroa
A French settlement with very interesting architecture and quaint cafe's and shops. About one drive from Christchurch. with stunning vies on the way.
Entertainment & Activities
It is set out like the Antartic and you see and play in snow and see penguins in their natural habitat, There is also a fun ride on the vehicle used down at the South Pole to travel on the ice.
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International Antarctic Centre
38 Orchard RdIt is set out like the Antartic and you see and play in snow and see penguins in their natural habitat, There is also a fun ride on the vehicle used down at the South Pole to travel on the ice.
Championship Golf Course just around the corner that welcomes guests to play. Has a Professional on site and a golf shop that hires clubs and carts. Also has a café that operates during the day.
Waitikiri Golf Club
111 Waitikiri DriveChampionship Golf Course just around the corner that welcomes guests to play. Has a Professional on site and a golf shop that hires clubs and carts. Also has a café that operates during the day.
Just around the corner next to to Waitikiri Golf Course, this club also welcome visitors to play.
Bottle Lake Golf Club
115 Waitikiri DrJust around the corner next to to Waitikiri Golf Course, this club also welcome visitors to play.
Soak in the five outdoor heated pools with stunning beachside views. Located at New Brighton just 5 kms drive away.
Bookings recommended online or Phone 03 9417818.
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He Puna Taimoana
195 Marine ParadeSoak in the five outdoor heated pools with stunning beachside views. Located at New Brighton just 5 kms drive away.
Bookings recommended online or Phone 03 9417818.
Parks and Reserves
This a park set up as a park with animals roaming in their natural habitat. Chickens, peacocks, farmyard with many farm animals, deer, ducks, kea,(NZ bird) and you will see at least one kiwi in a darkened enclosure scratching around looking for food . Great place for families
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
60 Hussey RdThis a park set up as a park with animals roaming in their natural habitat. Chickens, peacocks, farmyard with many farm animals, deer, ducks, kea,(NZ bird) and you will see at least one kiwi in a darkened enclosure scratching around looking for food . Great place for families
Within walking distance from our house this park has many walking tracks and biking tracks set amongst the forest..
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Bottle Lake Skov
Waitikiri DriveWithin walking distance from our house this park has many walking tracks and biking tracks set amongst the forest..
Magnificent gardens covering a large area and with tour guides available to take you round. Or punt or canoe on the River Avon that winds itself through the city and gardens.
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueMagnificent gardens covering a large area and with tour guides available to take you round. Or punt or canoe on the River Avon that winds itself through the city and gardens.
Arts & Culture
Very modern building with changing art exhibitions.
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Christchurch Kunstgalleri (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StVery modern building with changing art exhibitions.
Excellent exhibitions including history displays of early New Zealand and Christchurch. Very informative. Free entry.
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Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveExcellent exhibitions including history displays of early New Zealand and Christchurch. Very informative. Free entry.
Art Deco Building with amazing interior architecture, particularly the hand painted ceiling. Live entertainment- theatre shows, plays, musicals, etc that can be booked at the theatre or online.
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Isaac Theatre Royal
145 Gloucester StArt Deco Building with amazing interior architecture, particularly the hand painted ceiling. Live entertainment- theatre shows, plays, musicals, etc that can be booked at the theatre or online.
Food Scene
Interesting décor that is all about horse racing. Excellent food - steaks, fish, salads, etc. Licenced. About 5 mins driveaway on Mairehau Road
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The Turf and One Good Horse Parklands
6 Inwoods RdInteresting décor that is all about horse racing. Excellent food - steaks, fish, salads, etc. Licenced. About 5 mins driveaway on Mairehau Road
Really authentic Thai menu - either dine in or take away.
BYO and licenced. Cnr Hills & Shirley Road, about 5kms drive away
Erawan Thai Restaurant
8 Shirley RdReally authentic Thai menu - either dine in or take away.
BYO and licenced. Cnr Hills & Shirley Road, about 5kms drive away
Good family restaurant within walking distance. Extensive menu and good atmosphere. Pizza night is Wednesday - 2 for 1.
Fully licenced. Just 1 km away cnr Prestons & Marshlands Road.
The Rowdy Kitchen Bar & Eatery
420 Marshland RdGood family restaurant within walking distance. Extensive menu and good atmosphere. Pizza night is Wednesday - 2 for 1.
Fully licenced. Just 1 km away cnr Prestons & Marshlands Road.
Highly recommended. 5 Stars. True flavours of India. About 1 km away.
BYO and Licenced.
Samairaz Indian Restaurant
41 Raranga StHighly recommended. 5 Stars. True flavours of India. About 1 km away.
BYO and Licenced.