Guidebook for Christchurch
Parks & Nature
The beautiful botanic gardens are only a 15-minute drive away. Spend time enjoying the gardens followed by a coffee in the iconic Ilex cafe. Pop over to the Arts Centre for a taste of Christchurch's cultural hub.
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基督城植物園
Rolleston AvenueThe beautiful botanic gardens are only a 15-minute drive away. Spend time enjoying the gardens followed by a coffee in the iconic Ilex cafe. Pop over to the Arts Centre for a taste of Christchurch's cultural hub.
The adventure park is a ten-minute drive from the Cottage.
Your base for epic mountain bike, zipline & sightseeing adventures as well as chilled out down-time in Christchurch’s Port Hills. Race through the valley on the dual zipline tour. Take in the stunning views from the chairlift or walking track. Be totally stoked out by the stunning machine and hand-built mountain bike trails or just chill out on the large deck of our Adventure Park Café nestled in the Pine forest. The Adventure Park experience is yours for the making and we can't wait to share it with you.
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Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys RoadThe adventure park is a ten-minute drive from the Cottage.
Your base for epic mountain bike, zipline & sightseeing adventures as well as chilled out down-time in Christchurch’s Port Hills. Race through the valley on the dual zipline tour. Take in the stunning views from the chairlift or walking track. Be totally stoked out by the stunning machine and hand-built mountain bike trails or just chill out on the large deck of our Adventure Park Café nestled in the Pine forest. The Adventure Park experience is yours for the making and we can't wait to share it with you.
Only a ten-minute drive from the Cottage, The Christchurch Gondola is an unmissable Christchurch experience, the Gondola offers stunning panoramic views of the city, Lyttelton Harbour, and beyond. Gaze at the snow-capped Southern Alps, sprawling Canterbury Plains and the sparkling waters of Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean. A great family-friendly spot to explore.
The summit station offers plenty to entertain: explore the many walking tracks, learn about the history of the area on the Christchurch Discovery Ride, and indulge in a spot of shopping at our well-priced gift shop. Sit back and take in the fantastic views with a drink, snack, or meal from the licensed Red Rock Café.
Christchurch Gondola
Only a ten-minute drive from the Cottage, The Christchurch Gondola is an unmissable Christchurch experience, the Gondola offers stunning panoramic views of the city, Lyttelton Harbour, and beyond. Gaze at the snow-capped Southern Alps, sprawling Canterbury Plains and the sparkling waters of Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean. A great family-friendly spot to explore.
The summit station offers plenty to entertain: explore the many walking tracks, learn about the history of the area on the Christchurch Discovery Ride, and indulge in a spot of shopping at our well-priced gift shop. Sit back and take in the fantastic views with a drink, snack, or meal from the licensed Red Rock Café.
Arts & Culture
坎特伯雷博物館
66 Rolleston AveClosed for renovation from the 11th of April.
The Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, commonly known as the Christchurch Art Gallery, is the public art gallery of the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. It has its own substantial art collection and also presents a programme of New Zealand and international exhibitions.
It's very close to the Arts Centre and Botanic Gardens, so a great way to a few Christchurch sites in one day.
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基督城美術館（Te Puna o Waiwhetu）
312 Montreal StThe Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, commonly known as the Christchurch Art Gallery, is the public art gallery of the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. It has its own substantial art collection and also presents a programme of New Zealand and international exhibitions.
It's very close to the Arts Centre and Botanic Gardens, so a great way to a few Christchurch sites in one day.
Christchurch's cultural hub, is full of great eateries and boutique shopping.
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The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
Christchurch's cultural hub, is full of great eateries and boutique shopping.
Shopping
The Tannery is a 5-minute drive from the cottage. It is a charming retail hub with a glass atrium, featuring boutiques & restaurants with live music.
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The Tannery
3 Garlands RdThe Tannery is a 5-minute drive from the cottage. It is a charming retail hub with a glass atrium, featuring boutiques & restaurants with live music.
Food Scene
Check out the amazing Christchurch Framers market at Dean's Bush. Enjoy some local cuisine, then head for a walk in the iconic deans bush. A simple 30-minute return.
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Christchurch Farmers' Market
16 Kahu RdCheck out the amazing Christchurch Framers market at Dean's Bush. Enjoy some local cuisine, then head for a walk in the iconic deans bush. A simple 30-minute return.
Check out the wonderful Lyttelton Farmers Market on a Saturday morning for lots of local produce and cuisine. Only a 15-minute drive from the cottage. There's lots to explore in the port suburb of Lyttelton so why not make a day of it and explore the local township then drive over to one of the local bays: Cass, Corsair or Governers Bay?
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Lyttelton Farmers Market
London StreetCheck out the wonderful Lyttelton Farmers Market on a Saturday morning for lots of local produce and cuisine. Only a 15-minute drive from the cottage. There's lots to explore in the port suburb of Lyttelton so why not make a day of it and explore the local township then drive over to one of the local bays: Cass, Corsair or Governers Bay?
Only a 10/15 minute drive from the Cottage. The Riverside Market is a buzzy indoor market in the central city with retailers selling locally sourced food, plus restaurants, cafes & bars.
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河畔市場
96 Oxford TerraceOnly a 10/15 minute drive from the Cottage. The Riverside Market is a buzzy indoor market in the central city with retailers selling locally sourced food, plus restaurants, cafes & bars.
Cassels and Son's is a 5-minute drive from the Cottage.
It is a family-owned and operated craft beer brewing company in Christchurch. Since 2009 they have been brewing a range of noteworthy beers in our purpose-built facility at The Tannery in Woolston. Sourcing quality local ingredients, experimenting with different techniques to bring exceptional flavour and staying true to traditional craft beer values lies at the heart of their offer.
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Cassels & Sons Brewing
3 Garlands RdCassels and Son's is a 5-minute drive from the Cottage.
It is a family-owned and operated craft beer brewing company in Christchurch. Since 2009 they have been brewing a range of noteworthy beers in our purpose-built facility at The Tannery in Woolston. Sourcing quality local ingredients, experimenting with different techniques to bring exceptional flavour and staying true to traditional craft beer values lies at the heart of their offer.
Sightseeing
Sumner is a lovely coastal suburb of Christchurch, in Sumner Bay at the eastern end of the Port Hills. only 15 minutes drive from The Cottage.
The views are breathtaking – panoramic views from mountains to city and sea. Nestled inside a dormant volcano, Sumner is separated from Christchurch by rugged volcanic hill ridges, ending in cliffs descending to the sea. Sumner’s unique geography and coastal location creates a microclimate, and a wonderful variety of recreational activities.
Sumner Village has a great sense of community and hospitality. Its charm, character and relaxed seaside lifestyle makes it a popular destination. Village amenities include cafes, bars and restaurants, shops (including a supermarket), medical services, and the Hollywood Cinema is just down the street from Sumner Bay Motel and Apartments
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Sumner
Sumner is a lovely coastal suburb of Christchurch, in Sumner Bay at the eastern end of the Port Hills. only 15 minutes drive from The Cottage.
The views are breathtaking – panoramic views from mountains to city and sea. Nestled inside a dormant volcano, Sumner is separated from Christchurch by rugged volcanic hill ridges, ending in cliffs descending to the sea. Sumner’s unique geography and coastal location creates a microclimate, and a wonderful variety of recreational activities.
Sumner Village has a great sense of community and hospitality. Its charm, character and relaxed seaside lifestyle makes it a popular destination. Village amenities include cafes, bars and restaurants, shops (including a supermarket), medical services, and the Hollywood Cinema is just down the street from Sumner Bay Motel and Apartments
Diamond Harbour is a small bayside settlement on Banks Peninsula, situated on the south side of Lyttelton Harbour. The greater Diamond Harbour area also includes the nearby settlements of Church Bay, Charteris Bay and Purau. You can catch the ferry over from Lyttelton which only takes about 10/15 minutes. Or you can enjoy the scenic drive which takes around 20/25 minutes from Lyttelton.
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Diamond Harbour
Diamond Harbour is a small bayside settlement on Banks Peninsula, situated on the south side of Lyttelton Harbour. The greater Diamond Harbour area also includes the nearby settlements of Church Bay, Charteris Bay and Purau. You can catch the ferry over from Lyttelton which only takes about 10/15 minutes. Or you can enjoy the scenic drive which takes around 20/25 minutes from Lyttelton.
Drinks & Nightlife
Victoria Street is an upmarket line of high-end fashion stores, retail and gift shops, bars and restaurants.
Only a short walk from Hagley Park and the CBD, Victoria Street is a favourite place for locals to enjoy a weekend brunch or dinner.
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Victoria Street
Victoria StreetVictoria Street is an upmarket line of high-end fashion stores, retail and gift shops, bars and restaurants.
Only a short walk from Hagley Park and the CBD, Victoria Street is a favourite place for locals to enjoy a weekend brunch or dinner.
Dux Central is a versatile venue, consisting of the Brew Bar stocking over 220 craft beers. a grand gin bar, The Emerald Room, getting its name from the emerald green interior; The Poplar Social Club, a 1920s speakeasy cocktail lounge hidden away next door and Upper Dux, an upstairs event space complete with a sun-drenched balcony, ideal for sundowners with friends.
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Dux Central
144 Lichfield StDux Central is a versatile venue, consisting of the Brew Bar stocking over 220 craft beers. a grand gin bar, The Emerald Room, getting its name from the emerald green interior; The Poplar Social Club, a 1920s speakeasy cocktail lounge hidden away next door and Upper Dux, an upstairs event space complete with a sun-drenched balcony, ideal for sundowners with friends.
With its arrays of quirky, unique boutique stores, wonderful bars and restaurants, accommodation and of course, diverse entertainment, your experience will be exciting.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at one of our very friendly cafes, followed by some retail therapy at our unique shops on Christchurch’s only complete heritage streetscape.
Margaret Mahy Playground is just around the corner to take the kids for a fun afternoon. Hop on the tram afterwards to visit Christchurch CBD, drop the kids off and be back to enjoy a beautiful cocktail and dinner from one of our NRQ famous Christchurch bars and restaurants before heading to a show at one of the three venues close by.
To finish your night stop by afterwards and enjoy the beautiful lights and dessert on New Regent Street.
You will then understand why we are the Soul of the City…
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New Regent Street Precinct
With its arrays of quirky, unique boutique stores, wonderful bars and restaurants, accommodation and of course, diverse entertainment, your experience will be exciting.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at one of our very friendly cafes, followed by some retail therapy at our unique shops on Christchurch’s only complete heritage streetscape.
Margaret Mahy Playground is just around the corner to take the kids for a fun afternoon. Hop on the tram afterwards to visit Christchurch CBD, drop the kids off and be back to enjoy a beautiful cocktail and dinner from one of our NRQ famous Christchurch bars and restaurants before heading to a show at one of the three venues close by.
To finish your night stop by afterwards and enjoy the beautiful lights and dessert on New Regent Street.
You will then understand why we are the Soul of the City…
The heart of hospitality in Christchurch. A superb selection of restaurants and bars, premium office buildings and a touch of retail at the top end of town.
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The Terrace
126 Oxford TerraceThe heart of hospitality in Christchurch. A superb selection of restaurants and bars, premium office buildings and a touch of retail at the top end of town.
St Martin's Locals
The Birdwood is a wonderful local cafe and restaurant which is about a 15-minute walk from the cottage. Bookings are essential here.
We are your first place to look for delicious Italian cuisine, hand-stretched wood-fired sourdough pizzas, handcrafted pasta, delicious breakfast, lunch and freshly roasted coffee in suburban Beckenham, Christchurch. With a community focus, our passion for great food is only matched with our outstanding service & fresh, seasonal, local foods.
We are fully licensed with a stunning selection of wine and craft beer. We have parking, bike racks, dog bowls and even a take-out window. Grab and go or relax, take your time and enjoy beautiful food and a dose of our special Birdwood easy-going community hospitality
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The Birdwood (Please go to our website to make any bookings)
76 Malcolm AveThe Birdwood is a wonderful local cafe and restaurant which is about a 15-minute walk from the cottage. Bookings are essential here.
We are your first place to look for delicious Italian cuisine, hand-stretched wood-fired sourdough pizzas, handcrafted pasta, delicious breakfast, lunch and freshly roasted coffee in suburban Beckenham, Christchurch. With a community focus, our passion for great food is only matched with our outstanding service & fresh, seasonal, local foods.
We are fully licensed with a stunning selection of wine and craft beer. We have parking, bike racks, dog bowls and even a take-out window. Grab and go or relax, take your time and enjoy beautiful food and a dose of our special Birdwood easy-going community hospitality
The Brickworks
69 Centaurus RdA great local pub 10/15 minutes walk from the Cottage.
Fava Cafe
236 Centaurus Rdlocal St Martin's Cafe 10 minutes walk from the Cottage.
Bohemian Bakery
6 Beckford Roadright opposite the St Martins New world- a 5 minute walk from the cottage.
Moon Under Water is Christchurch's premier Craft Beer pub. Located just off Colombo Street in Beckenham it's only a 15-minute walk from the Cottage.
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Moon Under Water
152 Somerfield StMoon Under Water is Christchurch's premier Craft Beer pub. Located just off Colombo Street in Beckenham it's only a 15-minute walk from the Cottage.
The St Martin's New World is a 5-minute walk from the cottage and is a great place for all your grocery needs. Just turn right out of our gate, right down processors road which you follow around until it turns into Wades Road. Keep walking until you see the New World on the corner.
Use the supermarket bags provided as we no longer do plastic bags here.
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New World St Martins
92 Wilsons RdThe St Martin's New World is a 5-minute walk from the cottage and is a great place for all your grocery needs. Just turn right out of our gate, right down processors road which you follow around until it turns into Wades Road. Keep walking until you see the New World on the corner.
Use the supermarket bags provided as we no longer do plastic bags here.