Guidebook for Christchurch
Food Scene
Zeroes Coffee Ltd
81 Cashmere RdNice cafe and friendly local people.
Parks & Nature
The Christchurch Botanic Gardens, located in the central city of Christchurch, New Zealand, were founded in 1863 when an English oak was planted to commemorate the solemnisation of the marriage of Prince Albert and Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
297 locals recommend
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueThe Christchurch Botanic Gardens, located in the central city of Christchurch, New Zealand, were founded in 1863 when an English oak was planted to commemorate the solemnisation of the marriage of Prince Albert and Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
Always a great place to go for a wander. Good walking tracks to the Summit Road, to the Sign of the Kiwi cafe or beyond. Good children's playground and picnic facilities. Nice little visitor information area also.
63 locals recommend
Victoria Park
Always a great place to go for a wander. Good walking tracks to the Summit Road, to the Sign of the Kiwi cafe or beyond. Good children's playground and picnic facilities. Nice little visitor information area also.
Sightseeing
The walk up is lovely and it's so rewarding to get to this view of the whole city
Cashmere Hill Lookout
178 Hackthorne RdThe walk up is lovely and it's so rewarding to get to this view of the whole city
Great beach on a sunny day with a library, bars, grocery store and a ton of eateries only a walking distance away, with a ice cream truck basically right on the beach. Has quite a few shops there as well.
94 locals recommend
New Brighton Pier
Great beach on a sunny day with a library, bars, grocery store and a ton of eateries only a walking distance away, with a ice cream truck basically right on the beach. Has quite a few shops there as well.
Arts & Culture
A very informative museum on the history on Canterbury and Christchurch. It has a section on Antarctica as well. Free entry ($2 for the kids discovery section)
390 locals recommend
Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveA very informative museum on the history on Canterbury and Christchurch. It has a section on Antarctica as well. Free entry ($2 for the kids discovery section)
Essentials
Countdown Colombo St
219 Colombo St