Sightseeing
Mt Hutt Ski Area
1.25 drive through lovely country, seaside French flavoured town, spectacular views on sunny days
162 locals recommend
Akaroa
1.25 drive through lovely country, seaside French flavoured town, spectacular views on sunny days
Beautiful little half way mark, lovely seaside town...fresh crayfish..walk by the seals
35 locals recommend
Kaikoura
Beautiful little half way mark, lovely seaside town...fresh crayfish..walk by the seals
1.5 hours drive from christchurch, another great day trip! magical place, my favourite is seeing it at night, or in the snow! sitting in the hot pools, steam rising up, black velvet, star strewn sky..awesome
73 locals recommend
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
42 Amuri Ave1.5 hours drive from christchurch, another great day trip! magical place, my favourite is seeing it at night, or in the snow! sitting in the hot pools, steam rising up, black velvet, star strewn sky..awesome
Wonderful comfortable long walk 30 minutes drive away, we are so lucky, fabulous walks abound in Christchurch, but this is my favourite! check this link for best views in christchurch must see places!, https://www.christchurchnz.com/explore/explore-your-place/the-best-nine-views-in-canterbury
7 locals recommend
Godley Head
Wonderful comfortable long walk 30 minutes drive away, we are so lucky, fabulous walks abound in Christchurch, but this is my favourite! check this link for best views in christchurch must see places!, https://www.christchurchnz.com/explore/explore-your-place/the-best-nine-views-in-canterbury
My daughter's favourite walk, not mine! straight up!, where first western arrivals walked through from Lyttelton to Christchurch...
12 locals recommend
Bridle Path walk
Bridle Path RoadMy daughter's favourite walk, not mine! straight up!, where first western arrivals walked through from Lyttelton to Christchurch...
Wonderful area 2.5 hours by car, many walks. This is a short walk to a great waterfall.
7 locals recommend
Devils Punchbowl Waterfall
Devils Punchbowl Walking TrackWonderful area 2.5 hours by car, many walks. This is a short walk to a great waterfall.
Sightseeing
Walk over from Bridle Path, hard uphill walk, to this wonderful foodie market, perhaps for a treat after hard miles!
49 locals recommend
Lyttelton Farmers Market
London StreetWalk over from Bridle Path, hard uphill walk, to this wonderful foodie market, perhaps for a treat after hard miles!
Great museum, check out house made of Paua, lived in by British couple, recreated onsite! colorful shell folk
390 locals recommend
Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveGreat museum, check out house made of Paua, lived in by British couple, recreated onsite! colorful shell folk
Sign of the Kiwi
Summit Roadicecream time at end of harry ell walk, lovely walk,
before the earthquakes a special place, lovely beach for a walk, fighting it's way back slowly...seaside town, market day once a month, pier to walk on, fish on, can only get better once more
46 locals recommend
New Brighton
before the earthquakes a special place, lovely beach for a walk, fighting it's way back slowly...seaside town, market day once a month, pier to walk on, fish on, can only get better once more
Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetGreat fun for the kids!
Why we are called the 'Garden city' amazing stroll...
297 locals recommend
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueWhy we are called the 'Garden city' amazing stroll...
Lovely 30 min drive, beautiful scenery, splendid walk to small waterfall.
27 locals recommend
Orton Bradley Park
Marine DriveLovely 30 min drive, beautiful scenery, splendid walk to small waterfall.
He Puna Taimoana
195 Marine ParadeHot Pools at New Brighton 20 mins away.
Food Scene
Market Place Restaurant
764 Colombo Stnewest restaurant
Bakermans
23 Memorial AveYummiest food, coffee, chocolate torte! 10 mins by car
20 mins away, lovely historical riverside foodie market, 10 mins away from riccarton mall Dean's Bush
72 locals recommend
Christchurch Farmers' Market
16 Kahu Rd20 mins away, lovely historical riverside foodie market, 10 mins away from riccarton mall Dean's Bush
Food Scene
Riverside Market
96 Oxford TerraceCrate & Barrel
3 Market StNice day outing, 30 mins drive for great local atmosphere, food...
The Raspberry Café
40 Rhodes Rdlovely summer spot
Patisserie YAHAGI
376 Riccarton RdYummiest delicate cakes...expertly presented.
shopping
Northlands Shopping Centre
55 Main N RdWestfield Riccarton
129 Riccarton RdClosest mall, picture theater 20 mins by car