Nick’s guidebook
Local Places
Bars, Restaurants and Things to Do
Protocol
2 Colombo StLocated just at the bottom of the hill, Protocol is a lovely spot to enjoy a drink and enjoy a bite to eat.
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Protocol
2 Colombo StLocated just at the bottom of the hill, Protocol is a lovely spot to enjoy a drink and enjoy a bite to eat.
The adventure park is a thrill seekers paradise. Primarily a mountain bike park it boasts a chairlift to get you and your bike to the top of the port hills where you can select a multitude of tracks from beginner through to expert. Bike and gear hire is available and there are also walking tracks and a cafe bar.
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Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys RoadThe adventure park is a thrill seekers paradise. Primarily a mountain bike park it boasts a chairlift to get you and your bike to the top of the port hills where you can select a multitude of tracks from beginner through to expert. Bike and gear hire is available and there are also walking tracks and a cafe bar.
This historic rest stop is now a stylish bar and eatery beside the walking tracks of Victoria Park. Consider stopping for a bite to eat or booking a meal here.
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Sign of the Takahe
200 Hackthorne RdThis historic rest stop is now a stylish bar and eatery beside the walking tracks of Victoria Park. Consider stopping for a bite to eat or booking a meal here.
Keen for a quality coffee and some delicious cabinet food? Only a few minutes walk from home this is your local.
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Emperor's New Clothes
95b Dyers Pass RdKeen for a quality coffee and some delicious cabinet food? Only a few minutes walk from home this is your local.
Family Friendly
This is a great central city park with a range of activities for the whole family. There are food vendors, coin operated BBQ's a range of seating options (sheltered, on the river bank etc) and clean public toilets.
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Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetThis is a great central city park with a range of activities for the whole family. There are food vendors, coin operated BBQ's a range of seating options (sheltered, on the river bank etc) and clean public toilets.
The International Antarctic Centre is a centre of excellence for the Antarctic studies. The displays are suitable for the whole family and you can even experience what an Antarctic storm is like in the cold room.
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International Antarctic Centre
38 Orchard RdThe International Antarctic Centre is a centre of excellence for the Antarctic studies. The displays are suitable for the whole family and you can even experience what an Antarctic storm is like in the cold room.
A cross between a zoo, conservation reserve and farmyard petting zoo Willowbank is a great place for the whole family. You can have a sitdown meal, purchase snacks or on weekends buy icecreams and enjoy pony rides amongst all the sights.
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
60 Hussey RdA cross between a zoo, conservation reserve and farmyard petting zoo Willowbank is a great place for the whole family. You can have a sitdown meal, purchase snacks or on weekends buy icecreams and enjoy pony rides amongst all the sights.
Orana Park is a large open plan style zoo. You can see a range of animals including Lions, Gorilla's , Giraffe's, Rhinoceros and Zebra to name a few. This is a visit that will last the full day. There are food options onsite, but a backpack and snacks/drinks are recommended.
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Orana Wildlife Park
793 McLeans Island RdOrana Park is a large open plan style zoo. You can see a range of animals including Lions, Gorilla's , Giraffe's, Rhinoceros and Zebra to name a few. This is a visit that will last the full day. There are food options onsite, but a backpack and snacks/drinks are recommended.
The Antigua Boat Sheds have been a part of Christchurch’s history for over 130 years, and are classified as a Category 1 Historic Building. Conveniently located on the banks of the Avon River in the heart of the city and within 5 minutes’ walk of the Botanic Gardens, they are home to a traditional and iconic Christchurch pastime that retains all the trappings of Edwardian England, as well as to an excellent café.
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Antigua Boatsheds Canoe Hire
2 Cambridge TerraceThe Antigua Boat Sheds have been a part of Christchurch’s history for over 130 years, and are classified as a Category 1 Historic Building. Conveniently located on the banks of the Avon River in the heart of the city and within 5 minutes’ walk of the Botanic Gardens, they are home to a traditional and iconic Christchurch pastime that retains all the trappings of Edwardian England, as well as to an excellent café.
Ferrymead Park features an early 1900s (Edwardian) township and the park has a variety of restored cottages plus a school house, church and businesses which reflect the period and allow visitors to experience life for the early residents of Christchurch including the smell of a coal range and the sounds of a tram rattling past the door.
There are a large array of heritage exhibitions and displays that are open for viewing, particularly on Sundays. These displays are owned and operated by individual societies and manned by their volunteers. They have restored and displayed their collections for you to enjoy and these include tractors, fire engines, aeroplanes, trams, trains, cars, printing, post and telegraph, model railway, photography and much much more. If you are interested in a particular society's display, please contact the society in advance of your visit, to ensure that volunteers will be on site.
Trams run on weekends and throughout the School Holidays.
Tram rides are not included in the admission price but can still be purchased at a small fee
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Ferrymead Heritage Park
50 Ferrymead Park DrFerrymead Park features an early 1900s (Edwardian) township and the park has a variety of restored cottages plus a school house, church and businesses which reflect the period and allow visitors to experience life for the early residents of Christchurch including the smell of a coal range and the sounds of a tram rattling past the door.
There are a large array of heritage exhibitions and displays that are open for viewing, particularly on Sundays. These displays are owned and operated by individual societies and manned by their volunteers. They have restored and displayed their collections for you to enjoy and these include tractors, fire engines, aeroplanes, trams, trains, cars, printing, post and telegraph, model railway, photography and much much more. If you are interested in a particular society's display, please contact the society in advance of your visit, to ensure that volunteers will be on site.
Trams run on weekends and throughout the School Holidays.
Tram rides are not included in the admission price but can still be purchased at a small fee
Sightseeing
This historical street is well worth a wander through. It includes a number of eateries, cafes and bars.
New Regent Street
This historical street is well worth a wander through. It includes a number of eateries, cafes and bars.
Travel a 50-minute circuit aboard the Christchurch Tramway, which departs daily every 15 minutes. Use your ticket to hop on and hop off at 17 stops and create your own sightseeing itinerary. Drivers provide live commentary on the landmarks of this South Island city. Bonus: children up to age 15 travel free. Christchurch Tramway hop-on hop-off tour See the ever-changing city center of Christchurch Explore at any of the 17 stops Comprehensive tour of the city with live commentary on board Kids travel free!
Read more about Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram 2019 - https://www.viator.com/tours/Christchurch/Christchurch-Hop-On-Hop-Off-Tram/d400-3352P9?mcid=56757
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The Tram Stop
Travel a 50-minute circuit aboard the Christchurch Tramway, which departs daily every 15 minutes. Use your ticket to hop on and hop off at 17 stops and create your own sightseeing itinerary. Drivers provide live commentary on the landmarks of this South Island city. Bonus: children up to age 15 travel free. Christchurch Tramway hop-on hop-off tour See the ever-changing city center of Christchurch Explore at any of the 17 stops Comprehensive tour of the city with live commentary on board Kids travel free!
Read more about Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram 2019 - https://www.viator.com/tours/Christchurch/Christchurch-Hop-On-Hop-Off-Tram/d400-3352P9?mcid=56757
Food scene
Rollickin Gelato
35 New Regent StreetA must stop on your Central City travels.
Stop here to refuel. Choose from a wide selection of food vendors
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Little High Eatery
255 St Asaph StStop here to refuel. Choose from a wide selection of food vendors
An exciting new development consisting of a 7-day-trading, indoor farmers' market, linked to a vibrant network of boutique retail, restaurants, cafes & bars - Riverside is a unique inner-city shopping experience for the local community and visitors to enjoy.
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Riverside Market
96 Oxford TerraceAn exciting new development consisting of a 7-day-trading, indoor farmers' market, linked to a vibrant network of boutique retail, restaurants, cafes & bars - Riverside is a unique inner-city shopping experience for the local community and visitors to enjoy.
Cultural Highlights
The museum is small by international standards, but has a range of interesting exhibits including an Egyptian Mummy, interactive Antarctic display and Maori culture.
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Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveThe museum is small by international standards, but has a range of interesting exhibits including an Egyptian Mummy, interactive Antarctic display and Maori culture.
The Cardboard Cathedral, formally called the Transitional Cathedral, in Christchurch, New Zealand, is the transitional pro-cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch, replacing ChristChurch Cathedral, which was significantly damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. The Cardboard Cathedral was designed by the Japanese architect Shigeru Ban and opened in August 2013. It is located on the site of St John the Baptist Church on the corner of Hereford and Madras Streets in Latimer Square, several blocks from the permanent location of ChristChurch Cathedral.
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Christchurch Transitional Cathedral
234 Hereford StThe Cardboard Cathedral, formally called the Transitional Cathedral, in Christchurch, New Zealand, is the transitional pro-cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch, replacing ChristChurch Cathedral, which was significantly damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. The Cardboard Cathedral was designed by the Japanese architect Shigeru Ban and opened in August 2013. It is located on the site of St John the Baptist Church on the corner of Hereford and Madras Streets in Latimer Square, several blocks from the permanent location of ChristChurch Cathedral.
Discover a variety of engaging special exhibitions at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand.
Galleries
Explore the Museum’s galleries and discover New Zealand’s military aviation history through engaging stories and artefacts.
Displays
Discover and reflect on New Zealand’s military aviation history through a range of displays in the museum.
Memorials
Reflect on the service and sacrifice of thousands of Kiwis who have served with the Air Force through the years of war and peace.
Open daily from 10am to 5pm (except Christmas Day)
Entry to the Museum is free, donations are appreciated.
45 Harvard Ave, Wigram
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Air Force Museum of New Zealand
45 Harvard Ave
Discover a variety of engaging special exhibitions at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand.
Galleries
Explore the Museum’s galleries and discover New Zealand’s military aviation history through engaging stories and artefacts.
Displays
Discover and reflect on New Zealand’s military aviation history through a range of displays in the museum.
Memorials
Reflect on the service and sacrifice of thousands of Kiwis who have served with the Air Force through the years of war and peace.
Open daily from 10am to 5pm (except Christmas Day)
Entry to the Museum is free, donations are appreciated.
45 Harvard Ave, Wigram
Entertainment Scene
The Terrace is a great place to enjoy a meal while watching the City in action. At night time this area is an entertainment hub and includes a number of pubs and bars.
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The Terrace
126 Oxford TerraceThe Terrace is a great place to enjoy a meal while watching the City in action. At night time this area is an entertainment hub and includes a number of pubs and bars.
Pomeroy’s is an English style neighbourhood pub with a full restaurant serving some of the best food in town. The bar has a relaxed atmosphere with an extensive and regularly changing selection of craft beers. The whiskey selection is also comprehensive. Poms is ideal for a family dinner, after work drink our to make a night of it.
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Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn
292 Kilmore StPomeroy’s is an English style neighbourhood pub with a full restaurant serving some of the best food in town. The bar has a relaxed atmosphere with an extensive and regularly changing selection of craft beers. The whiskey selection is also comprehensive. Poms is ideal for a family dinner, after work drink our to make a night of it.