Ollie's Guidebook to Christchurch

Ollie
Ollie's Guidebook to Christchurch

Experiences and Activities to do

An iconic Christchurch walk that takes you to the Summit Road, with beautiful views of Christchurch and over to Lyttelton Harbour. A two minute drive from home.
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Rapaki Track
66-26 Rapaki Rd
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An iconic Christchurch walk that takes you to the Summit Road, with beautiful views of Christchurch and over to Lyttelton Harbour. A two minute drive from home.
Mountain bike adventure park, cafe, ziplining chairlift and a good walk! You can hike up the hill then enjoy the gondola for free on the way down - followed by a coffee or drink in the cafe.
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Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys Road
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Mountain bike adventure park, cafe, ziplining chairlift and a good walk! You can hike up the hill then enjoy the gondola for free on the way down - followed by a coffee or drink in the cafe.
Diamond Harbour is one of my favourite places to go, via the ferry boat from Lyttelton. A short 10 minute ride takes you to the little village of Diamond Harbour. Here you can enjoy ice cream, a lovely cafe and a beautiful, scenic walk around the coastline.
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Diamond Harbour Ferry
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Diamond Harbour is one of my favourite places to go, via the ferry boat from Lyttelton. A short 10 minute ride takes you to the little village of Diamond Harbour. Here you can enjoy ice cream, a lovely cafe and a beautiful, scenic walk around the coastline.
A short drive to a Christchurch favourite beach - Sumner. Here you can swim, surf, shop, dine, drink, walk and enjoy this beautiful area!
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Sumner Beach
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A short drive to a Christchurch favourite beach - Sumner. Here you can swim, surf, shop, dine, drink, walk and enjoy this beautiful area!
Great beach in the summer and awesome coastal walks and tracks year round. Best access by car only. From Taylors Mistake - Godley Head walk: 3 hours return. The walkway passes historic military buildings with spectacular views of the city, New Brighton Beach and on a clear day the Southern Alps. Make sure you keep your eyes out to sea and on the rocks below - you may spot a seal, dolphin or even a whale
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Taylors Mistake - Awaroa / Godley Head Walk
229 Taylors Mistake Rd
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Great beach in the summer and awesome coastal walks and tracks year round. Best access by car only. From Taylors Mistake - Godley Head walk: 3 hours return. The walkway passes historic military buildings with spectacular views of the city, New Brighton Beach and on a clear day the Southern Alps. Make sure you keep your eyes out to sea and on the rocks below - you may spot a seal, dolphin or even a whale
New Brighton hot pools on the beach front has recently opened, offering stunning ocean views while relaxing in one of 5 pools. An easy 15 minute drive from home!
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He Puna Taimoana
195 Marine Parade
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New Brighton hot pools on the beach front has recently opened, offering stunning ocean views while relaxing in one of 5 pools. An easy 15 minute drive from home!
Christchurch is known as the Garden City so why not experience some of the finest gardens. The Botanic Gardens are connected to Hagley Park, making it the biggest, open green space in Christchurch. Visit the Green Houses to see exotic flowers and plants, take a walk through the bush or relax at Ilex cafe, located in the gardens.
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基督城植物園
Rolleston Avenue
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Christchurch is known as the Garden City so why not experience some of the finest gardens. The Botanic Gardens are connected to Hagley Park, making it the biggest, open green space in Christchurch. Visit the Green Houses to see exotic flowers and plants, take a walk through the bush or relax at Ilex cafe, located in the gardens.

Shopping

Boutique shopping, just a short walk away. Great bar and cafes here too.
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The Tannery
3 Garlands Rd
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Boutique shopping, just a short walk away. Great bar and cafes here too.

Food scene

A lovely cafe, just a short walk from home at The Tannery. Great coffee and delicious cabinet and menu food.
Mitchelli's Cafe Rinato
3 Garlands Rd
A lovely cafe, just a short walk from home at The Tannery. Great coffee and delicious cabinet and menu food.
Enjoy some good beer and two for one pizza on a Tuesday night. Again, just up the road at The Tannery.
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Cassels & Sons Brewing
3 Garlands Rd
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Enjoy some good beer and two for one pizza on a Tuesday night. Again, just up the road at The Tannery.
Traditional handmade gelato - perfect for an afternoon stroll and treat!
The Gelato Lab
132 Opawa Rd
Traditional handmade gelato - perfect for an afternoon stroll and treat!
A vibrant city centre indoor market is full of life, colour and fun. An awesome place to dine, shop and transforms in the evening to a great night spot!
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河畔市場
96 Oxford Terrace
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A vibrant city centre indoor market is full of life, colour and fun. An awesome place to dine, shop and transforms in the evening to a great night spot!
Pizza, pasta, tiramisu – all staples of a cuisine we know and love. Francesca’s Kitchen is a slice of authentic, rustic Italian cuisine and hospitality in the heart of the garden city bringing you all your favourite Italian dishes. Whether you’re after a perfect woodfired pizza and prosecco before a visit to the theatre, a light lunch or a feast, Francesca’s Italian Kitchen will not disappoint. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, this authentic spot is bound to have you saying “si,si!” to another visit.
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Francesca's Italian Kitchen
149 Gloucester St
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Pizza, pasta, tiramisu – all staples of a cuisine we know and love. Francesca’s Kitchen is a slice of authentic, rustic Italian cuisine and hospitality in the heart of the garden city bringing you all your favourite Italian dishes. Whether you’re after a perfect woodfired pizza and prosecco before a visit to the theatre, a light lunch or a feast, Francesca’s Italian Kitchen will not disappoint. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, this authentic spot is bound to have you saying “si,si!” to another visit.
A 5 minute drive from home. this is one of my favourite restaurants in the neighbourhood. Cafe by day and delicious Italian food in the evening. Always busy and often just enjoy a takeaway pizza on a Friday night. Bookings are a must!
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The Birdwood (Please go to our website to make any bookings)
76 Malcolm Ave
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A 5 minute drive from home. this is one of my favourite restaurants in the neighbourhood. Cafe by day and delicious Italian food in the evening. Always busy and often just enjoy a takeaway pizza on a Friday night. Bookings are a must!

Sightseeing

Lovely little spot over the hill from Christchurch. Village atmosphere and gorgeous views. Check out the Saturday farmers market for local produce.
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Lyttelton
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Lovely little spot over the hill from Christchurch. Village atmosphere and gorgeous views. Check out the Saturday farmers market for local produce.

A day trip away ...

A favourite ski resort for locals. Good snow and tracks - less than two hours away
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Mt Hutt Ski Area
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A favourite ski resort for locals. Good snow and tracks - less than two hours away
Arthur's Pass is a small town that is the base for exploring one of NZ's best national parks. The drive there is reason enough to make the effort! Plenty of walks along the way, like Castle Hill rocks and some great short and half-day walks right in the village. The Devils Punchbowl Waterfall is right there on its doorstep as a reward for when you arrive!
Arthur's Pass
Arthur's Pass is a small town that is the base for exploring one of NZ's best national parks. The drive there is reason enough to make the effort! Plenty of walks along the way, like Castle Hill rocks and some great short and half-day walks right in the village. The Devils Punchbowl Waterfall is right there on its doorstep as a reward for when you arrive!
Akaroa is a French settled town with amazing food and beautiful scenery - perfect for a day trip away from the city. The small town offers some brilliant opportunities like swimming with the native Hector Dolphins in the wild and the excellent Akaroa Cooking School which uses ingredients sourced locally. There's many scenic walks and things to see in Akaroa, including local boutique shops.
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Akaroa
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Akaroa is a French settled town with amazing food and beautiful scenery - perfect for a day trip away from the city. The small town offers some brilliant opportunities like swimming with the native Hector Dolphins in the wild and the excellent Akaroa Cooking School which uses ingredients sourced locally. There's many scenic walks and things to see in Akaroa, including local boutique shops.
Surrounded by mountains, forests, and crisp air, Hanmer Springs is an alpine spa village worth exploring and the perfect getaway. You can do plenty – soak in thermal pools, explore the variety of walking and biking tracks, indulge in a spa treatment, enjoy a range of cuisines and wines and more. Just 90 minutes’ drive from Christchurch, the picturesque village of Hanmer Springs is thriving. There is a real buzz in the air and plenty to do, including relaxing in the award-winning thermal pools or enjoying a spa treatment, as well as treats for thrill seekers, like bungy jumping, and white-water rafting. Treat yourself to a day away!
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Hanmer Springs
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Surrounded by mountains, forests, and crisp air, Hanmer Springs is an alpine spa village worth exploring and the perfect getaway. You can do plenty – soak in thermal pools, explore the variety of walking and biking tracks, indulge in a spa treatment, enjoy a range of cuisines and wines and more. Just 90 minutes’ drive from Christchurch, the picturesque village of Hanmer Springs is thriving. There is a real buzz in the air and plenty to do, including relaxing in the award-winning thermal pools or enjoying a spa treatment, as well as treats for thrill seekers, like bungy jumping, and white-water rafting. Treat yourself to a day away!