Things To Do
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christchurch botanical gardens
Highly recommend a walk around the beautiful botanical gardens and Hagley Park - grab a coffee from Francis Nation Coffee and wander the park
the arts centre
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora full of heritage, hospitality, markets on a Saturday and an all round good mooch
eat & drink
You're in a city! Take advantage of Christchurch and the amazing eateries and places to have a few giggly ones. Our favourites: Cafes: Child Sister Frances Nation Akin Grizzly Addington Coffee Co-op Little Poms Pubs/Bars: The Church Pomeroys Smash Palace Versuvio Two Thumb Brewery (Manchester Street) Eateries: Riverside Market Lillies Bar Yoku Kokomo Odeon Little High Eatery Bars: Last Word Londo Austin Club Cellar Door Live music venues: The Church Bar Fat Eddies Space Academy Wunderbar
Shopping
Vintage shopping: Nifty Market Recycle Boutique Bootek London Street Vintage Paper Bag Princess Curb Shopping: The Crossing Frances Nation Home The Tannery Infinite Definite
godley head walkway
Stunning costal walk up to an WW2 bunker and gun emplacements, including the stunning Taylors Mistake beach!
lyttelton
Cute lil town with great eateries & cafes, shops, a Saturday market, wander London Street and all their shops, or it's the start of our favourite walk in the Port Hill's the 'Mt Pleasant Loop' which gives you 360 views of Christchurch & Banks Peninsula
akaroa
Take a trip south onto the Banks Peninsula and head to Akaroa, a stunning harbour town with some lovely little walks, kayaking to see the coastline and penguins! Its only 90 minutes from Christchurch so perfect for a day trip. Where to eat/drink: French Farm Winery Tini Bar The Common A la baguette Akaroa Fish & Chips Things to do: Kayak the bay Stargazing experience Pohatu Penguins Black Cat Cruises - dolphin experiences The Giants House Fishermans Bay Garden Shamarra Alpacas Walk in Hinewai Reserve Newtons Waterfall Walk
mt hutt ski field
About 90 minutes from Christchurch, Mt Hutt has been recognised as New Zealand's Best Ski Resort for ten years running, so if your into the slopes this is the place to be! If you can go midweek you wont battle the crowds from the city. In the height of winter you may need chains for your car, most car rental companies have these as an added extra. If you don't want to risk it (the road can be a lil precarious) there is a bus that leaves Christchurch or Methven township in the morning and drops you back in the afternoon. Check out their website below for all the info. HOT TIP: round off the day at Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa to rest those legs before the drive back to the city.