Sightseeing
Rapaki Track and Bridle Path are favorites. You can also walk over the hill down into Lyttelton on a Saturday morning and enjoy breakfast at the food market
45 locals recommend
Port Hills
Rapaki Track and Bridle Path are favorites. You can also walk over the hill down into Lyttelton on a Saturday morning and enjoy breakfast at the food market
Great place to walk, run or relax in the center of Christchurch and a short walk to the city shops and restaurants.
252 locals recommend
North Hagley Park
14 Riccarton AveGreat place to walk, run or relax in the center of Christchurch and a short walk to the city shops and restaurants.
You can drive to diamond harbor but I prefer to take the boat from Lyttelton. Its a gorgeous boat ride for under $20 and diamond harbor is also worth a visit. Take a book or picnic as it’s relatively quiet.
31 locals recommend
Diamond Harbour
You can drive to diamond harbor but I prefer to take the boat from Lyttelton. Its a gorgeous boat ride for under $20 and diamond harbor is also worth a visit. Take a book or picnic as it’s relatively quiet.
Great for biking, hiking or walking. Also close by is Adrenaline Forest where you can climb a course through the trees!
37 locals recommend
Bottle Lake Forest
Waitikiri DriveGreat for biking, hiking or walking. Also close by is Adrenaline Forest where you can climb a course through the trees!
Beach
Corsair Bay
This little gem is quieter than Sumner beach and beautiful at sunset
Surfers love sumner beach. I recommend the beach bar for a coffee or lunch. It’s on the beach so beautiful views, especially on a table outside.
121 locals recommend
Sumner Pharmacy
17 Wakefield AveSurfers love sumner beach. I recommend the beach bar for a coffee or lunch. It’s on the beach so beautiful views, especially on a table outside.
A little drive north of Christchurch to this quiet beach, you can walk for miles.
9 locals recommend
Waikuku Beach
A little drive north of Christchurch to this quiet beach, you can walk for miles.
Food scene
Family run, great atmosphere and service. Classic Italian food and it’s delicious.
52 locals recommend
Tutto Bene Restaurant & Pizzeria
192 Papanui RdFamily run, great atmosphere and service. Classic Italian food and it’s delicious.
This place overlooks the Avon river and he plenty of outside seating. The food is also great.
Kaiser Brew Garden
96 Oxford TerraceThis place overlooks the Avon river and he plenty of outside seating. The food is also great.
Designed to fully submerge you into the Indian street food experience. I love this place it’s so unique. Try the cauliflower side dish.
10 locals recommend
Mumbaiwala
120 Hereford StDesigned to fully submerge you into the Indian street food experience. I love this place it’s so unique. Try the cauliflower side dish.
She Chocolaterie
84 Cashel StThe hot chocolate here is an absolute must. It’s the best I’ve ever tried.
Rollickin Gelato
35 New Regent StreetIt won’t disappoint