Birdsong Studio Local Recommendations
Food scene
Cafes and Restaurants
Our closest cafe - highly recommended. Close enough to walk or bike to. The most awesome food and known for some of the best cakes and desserts in Christchurch. Also has berry farm in season where you can buy fresh and frozen berries and fresh berry ice creams - 2 km from studio
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The Raspberry Café
40 Rhodes RdOur closest cafe - highly recommended. Close enough to walk or bike to. The most awesome food and known for some of the best cakes and desserts in Christchurch. Also has berry farm in season where you can buy fresh and frozen berries and fresh berry ice creams - 2 km from studio
Cafe and small store selling gifts. Good for coffee, breakfast or lunch - 3.8 km from studio
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The Store @ Tai Tapu
687 Christchurch Akaroa RdCafe and small store selling gifts. Good for coffee, breakfast or lunch - 3.8 km from studio
Popular local Hotel, large outdoor area as well - 3 km from studio
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Tai Tapu Hotel Restaurant, Bar & Function Venue
780 Old Taitapu RdPopular local Hotel, large outdoor area as well - 3 km from studio
Serving Italian food, lovely outdoor dining area in a great environment. - 8.3 km from studio
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The Bicycle Thief
136 Old Taitapu RdServing Italian food, lovely outdoor dining area in a great environment. - 8.3 km from studio
Great restaurant 10 km away with lots of outdoor dining areas
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The Old Vicarage Cafe, Restaurant & Bar
335 Halswell RdGreat restaurant 10 km away with lots of outdoor dining areas
The Laboratory
17 W BeltAnother eatery worth visiting if in Lincoln (10 km from studio).
Hoi An House
265 Halswell RdRecommended restaurant in Halswell serving thai/vietnamese food
Great little local Tai Tapu cafe serving great coffee and cabinet food. Small verandah with tables or cosy seating inside. Stocks all things local - fresh produce, flowers, preserves, and all sorts of handmade goods.
General Post
Great little local Tai Tapu cafe serving great coffee and cabinet food. Small verandah with tables or cosy seating inside. Stocks all things local - fresh produce, flowers, preserves, and all sorts of handmade goods.
Wedding and Functions
Historic Lodge for Weddings and private functions. Also available for pre-booked dinners - 250 metres from studio
Otahuna Lodge
224 Rhodes RdHistoric Lodge for Weddings and private functions. Also available for pre-booked dinners - 250 metres from studio
Cossars Wineshed
29 Cossars RoadAvailable for weddings and functions
Rossendale Wines
100 Old Taitapu RdWedding and Functions - 8.5 km from studio
Places worth a visit
Preloved clothing boutique in private house - 3.2 km from studio. Worth a visit if looking for good quality labelled clothing and accessories. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Loft
Preloved clothing boutique in private house - 3.2 km from studio. Worth a visit if looking for good quality labelled clothing and accessories. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Rhodes Park Reserve
Old Taitapu RoadLarge domain with tennis courts and golf club - 2.9 km from studio
Tai Tapu Library
846 Old Taitapu RoadHistoric library and church - 3.6 km from studio
Quaint historic french town great for a day trip. Cafes/restaurants, walks, beach
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Akaroa
Quaint historic french town great for a day trip. Cafes/restaurants, walks, beach
Gallery selling artwork, jewellery, books etc. Adjoined to Little River cafe and store selling great food
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Little River Gallery
Christchurch Akaroa RoadGallery selling artwork, jewellery, books etc. Adjoined to Little River cafe and store selling great food
Off road bike trail. Can start at any point. Motukarara to Little River 20 km
Little River Rail Trail (start of Section 5)
Park RoadOff road bike trail. Can start at any point. Motukarara to Little River 20 km
Great safe beach with shops, cafes, The Beach Restaurant and Bar on the waterfront - 28 km from studio
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Sumner Beach
Great safe beach with shops, cafes, The Beach Restaurant and Bar on the waterfront - 28 km from studio
Great day trip with beautiful views of the peninsula, harbour. 31 km from studio
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Diamond Harbour
Great day trip with beautiful views of the peninsula, harbour. 31 km from studio
Large park area with walks, picnic area, cafe. On way to Diamond Harbour. 27 km from studio
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Orton Bradley Park
Marine DriveLarge park area with walks, picnic area, cafe. On way to Diamond Harbour. 27 km from studio
City/town information
Cathedral square, the centre of the CBD. New convention centre. City library - 20 km from studio (30 minutes by car)
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Christchurch
Cathedral square, the centre of the CBD. New convention centre. City library - 20 km from studio (30 minutes by car)