Guidebook for Christchurch
Food Scene
Gentle Giant
158 Ferry RdA great nearby spot for a coffee and a snack.
A quirky cafe that is sure to impress. Order fries and have them delivered through pneumatic tubes for a bit of extra fun.
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C1 Espresso
185 High StA quirky cafe that is sure to impress. Order fries and have them delivered through pneumatic tubes for a bit of extra fun.
A fantastic place for a coffee. Addington Coffee Co-op donates 80% of their profits to community projects.
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Addington Coffee Co-op
297 Lincoln RdA fantastic place for a coffee. Addington Coffee Co-op donates 80% of their profits to community projects.
Little High Eatery features a range of different food stores with one central eating area, so there's something for everyone here. This place can be very busy, so it's worth allowing time to get a table and your food, or to visit outside of peak times.
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Little High Eatery
255 St Asaph StLittle High Eatery features a range of different food stores with one central eating area, so there's something for everyone here. This place can be very busy, so it's worth allowing time to get a table and your food, or to visit outside of peak times.
A great spot to grab some fresh, local produce and to get something to eat every Saturday morning.
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Lyttelton Farmers Market
London StreetA great spot to grab some fresh, local produce and to get something to eat every Saturday morning.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lyttelton Records Shop.cafe.bar
650 Ferry RdA great spot for a late night coffee or drink and some live music.
Getting Around
From the bus interchange you'll be able to get almost anywhere in Christchurch.
A casual bus fare costs around $4, and gives you free connections onto other busses for up to two hours. Purchasing a Metro Card for $10 will reduce your bus fares by almost half.
To catch a bus to the interchange, get on the Purple Line from Ferry Road (near the end of Mathesons Road) towards the Airport and get off at the Interchange.
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Christchurch Bus Interchange
Colombo StreetFrom the bus interchange you'll be able to get almost anywhere in Christchurch.
A casual bus fare costs around $4, and gives you free connections onto other busses for up to two hours. Purchasing a Metro Card for $10 will reduce your bus fares by almost half.
To catch a bus to the interchange, get on the Purple Line from Ferry Road (near the end of Mathesons Road) towards the Airport and get off at the Interchange.
A great spot to park in the Central City. From the house, take St Asaph Street into the city, turn right onto Columbo Street, then left onto Lichfield Street, and the parking building is on your right.
Lichfield St Car Park
33 Lichfield StreetA great spot to park in the Central City. From the house, take St Asaph Street into the city, turn right onto Columbo Street, then left onto Lichfield Street, and the parking building is on your right.
To to and from the airport, catch the Purple Line bus.
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Christchurch International Airport
30 Durey RoadTo to and from the airport, catch the Purple Line bus.
Essentials
New World Supermarket
11 St Johns StNew World Stanmore
288 Stanmore RdNew World St Martins
92 Wilsons RdNew World Durham Street
175 Durham St SFerry Road Pharmacy
244 Ferry RdIf you're looking for a place in the city to get some work done, this free co-working space provided by the BNZ (Bank of New Zealand) offers a range of desk, lounge and meeting room spots that you can book, as well as free internet and free hot drinks. Download the Community 101 app to make a booking.
Community101
111 Cashel StIf you're looking for a place in the city to get some work done, this free co-working space provided by the BNZ (Bank of New Zealand) offers a range of desk, lounge and meeting room spots that you can book, as well as free internet and free hot drinks. Download the Community 101 app to make a booking.
Shopping
A really nice shopping experience with some excellent boutique stores.
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The Tannery
3 Garlands RdA really nice shopping experience with some excellent boutique stores.
Sightseeing
Christchurch Gondola
Housed in the old University building, the Arts Centre is a great place for a spot of boutique shopping and a bit of Christchurch heritage.
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The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
Housed in the old University building, the Arts Centre is a great place for a spot of boutique shopping and a bit of Christchurch heritage.
Take a tour of Christchurch's central city on one of the city's historic trams.
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The Tram Stop
Take a tour of Christchurch's central city on one of the city's historic trams.
Take a journey along Christchurch's Avon River and enjoy sites of the Botanic Gardens, Hagley Park and the Central City.
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Punting on the Avon
2 Cambridge TerraceTake a journey along Christchurch's Avon River and enjoy sites of the Botanic Gardens, Hagley Park and the Central City.
Parks & Nature
Great for a walk, or enjoy a coffee in the cafe.
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueGreat for a walk, or enjoy a coffee in the cafe.
One of Christchurch's nicest beach spots. You can easily get here by catching the Purple Line bus from Ferry Road at the end of Mathesons Road.
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Sumner Pharmacy
17 Wakefield AveOne of Christchurch's nicest beach spots. You can easily get here by catching the Purple Line bus from Ferry Road at the end of Mathesons Road.
Take a walk along the New Brighton beach that stretches for miles, and walk to the end of the New Brighton Pier.
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New Brighton Pier
Take a walk along the New Brighton beach that stretches for miles, and walk to the end of the New Brighton Pier.