Personal Recommendations
Food Scene
It is so handy to our home and with the great food and beverages why go anywhere else
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Meshino Cafe
75 Rutland StIt is so handy to our home and with the great food and beverages why go anywhere else
Saket Indian Restaurant
76 Edgeware RdSuch authentic flavours
I love the vibe in this bustling restaurant plus the great food . If the weather is cooperative there are tables outside beside the stream.
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Tutto Bene Restaurant & Pizzeria
192 Papanui RdI love the vibe in this bustling restaurant plus the great food . If the weather is cooperative there are tables outside beside the stream.
They make so many of their small goods and have free range pork and free range chicken. Check out the single serve pie range. Really it is a mini delicatessan.
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Peter Timbs Meats
70 Edgeware RdThey make so many of their small goods and have free range pork and free range chicken. Check out the single serve pie range. Really it is a mini delicatessan.
A wide range of different cultural foods to enjoy plus fresh fruit, veges, meat, bakery goods, dairy items. From momos to sheeps' milk labneh to paella. In fine weather great outdoor eating spaces at tables or on the grass under the trees in Friendship Corner.
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Riverside Market
96 Oxford TerraceA wide range of different cultural foods to enjoy plus fresh fruit, veges, meat, bakery goods, dairy items. From momos to sheeps' milk labneh to paella. In fine weather great outdoor eating spaces at tables or on the grass under the trees in Friendship Corner.
Social vibe with a great variety of food choices. Indoor and outdoor eating options in a central location.
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Little High Eatery
255 St Asaph StSocial vibe with a great variety of food choices. Indoor and outdoor eating options in a central location.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live bands, big screen watching for sports, outdoor seating as well as indoor. A great place to catch up with a few friends or enjoy live music when it's scheduled. Good restaurant and also bar snacks.
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No.4 Bar and Restaurant
4 Mansfield AveLive bands, big screen watching for sports, outdoor seating as well as indoor. A great place to catch up with a few friends or enjoy live music when it's scheduled. Good restaurant and also bar snacks.
With live bands and located in the heart of the city adjacent to the river it's a good venue for a few drinks and some dancing.
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Fat Eddie's
76 Hereford StWith live bands and located in the heart of the city adjacent to the river it's a good venue for a few drinks and some dancing.
Parks & Nature
Check out this isolated finger of land so close to the city and on the entrance to the estuary as well as the Pacific Ocean. Godwits and other wading birds to be seen at low tide.
South New Brighton
Check out this isolated finger of land so close to the city and on the entrance to the estuary as well as the Pacific Ocean. Godwits and other wading birds to be seen at low tide.
There is so much to see and do in this 'wilderness' on the back door step of Christchurch. Stunning views, cycle trails, walking trails, rock climbing, dog walking, The Christchurch Adventure Park which includes a zip line …..
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Port Hills
There is so much to see and do in this 'wilderness' on the back door step of Christchurch. Stunning views, cycle trails, walking trails, rock climbing, dog walking, The Christchurch Adventure Park which includes a zip line …..
So much in this area for the nature/outdoor lover. The lagoon walk, the beach, Spencer Park picnic and adventure playground area and just over the road is Adrenalin Forest - tree top high wire adventure park.
Spencer Park, Picnic Area & Playground
110 Heyders RdSo much in this area for the nature/outdoor lover. The lagoon walk, the beach, Spencer Park picnic and adventure playground area and just over the road is Adrenalin Forest - tree top high wire adventure park.
Great place to see kiwi, eels and up get up close and personal with farmyard animals.
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
60 Hussey RdGreat place to see kiwi, eels and up get up close and personal with farmyard animals.
Essentials
FreshChoice Merivale
189 Papanui RdThere is a great delicatessen and gourmet section.
FreshChoice
61 Edgeware RdSmall supermarket but has a good selection.
Piko Wholefoods
229 Kilmore StSmall, wholefoods and organics store close to CBD.
An amazing delicatessen with everything you need for ready to eat, tasty and nutritious meals/snacks/picnics etc . Helpful, friendly staff.
Traiteur European Butchery
209 Papanui RdAn amazing delicatessen with everything you need for ready to eat, tasty and nutritious meals/snacks/picnics etc . Helpful, friendly staff.
Crisp is a one stop shop destination for wholesome cafe food (& take away options) plus a large range of fresh fruit and veg. They also have an extensive international section, organics, sheep and vegan dairy options and milk in glass bottles. The service is great and friendly.
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Crisp on Edgeware
1066D Colombo StCrisp is a one stop shop destination for wholesome cafe food (& take away options) plus a large range of fresh fruit and veg. They also have an extensive international section, organics, sheep and vegan dairy options and milk in glass bottles. The service is great and friendly.
Sightseeing
A great little day trip with to a quaint harbourside town with combined British/French history. The Giants' House sculpture park is a must visit. Many walks around the hills, cafes. Take a trip out on the harbour to see Hector's dolphins, sea birds and seals.
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Akaroa
A great little day trip with to a quaint harbourside town with combined British/French history. The Giants' House sculpture park is a must visit. Many walks around the hills, cafes. Take a trip out on the harbour to see Hector's dolphins, sea birds and seals.