Guidebook for Christchurch
Essentials
SuperValue Stanmore
96 Stanmore RdClosest supermarket - 5 min walk
Food Scene
Subway
Open until late - 5 min walk
Sightseeing
Christchurch Transitional Cathedral
234 Hereford StOur beautiful new cathedral - 10 min walk
Gothic architecture, still being renovated post-earthquake - 30 min walk
108 locals recommend
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
Gothic architecture, still being renovated post-earthquake - 30 min walk
The Gondola offers a unique Christchurch sightseeing experience that you'll never forget. Soar suspended above the valleys as the birds fly beneath your cable car. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Christchurch cityscape, over the Canterbury Plains out to the mighty Southern Alps and the dramatic hills of Banks Peninsula.
15 min drive
247 locals recommend
Christchurch Gondola
The Gondola offers a unique Christchurch sightseeing experience that you'll never forget. Soar suspended above the valleys as the birds fly beneath your cable car. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Christchurch cityscape, over the Canterbury Plains out to the mighty Southern Alps and the dramatic hills of Banks Peninsula.
15 min drive
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurants as well. A very popular and beautiful new area - 15 min walk
17 locals recommend
Strange's Lane
219 High StRestaurants as well. A very popular and beautiful new area - 15 min walk
Everything Else
Our closest movie theatre with the cheapest tickets in town! 10 min drive
30 locals recommend
Reading Cinemas The Palms
Our closest movie theatre with the cheapest tickets in town! 10 min drive
Permanent and touring exhibitions. The largest Art Gallery in the South Island - 30 min walk
304 locals recommend
Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StPermanent and touring exhibitions. The largest Art Gallery in the South Island - 30 min walk
Figlo Laundromat
332 Gloucester StA laundromat - 7 min walk
Entertainment & Activities
Visit ‘Antarctica’ the snow and ice experience, survive an Antarctic Storm, learn about life in modern day Antarctica and Scott Base, and hang out with Little Blue Penguins! There’s also the famously exciting Hagglund ride and an awesome simulated 4D cruise, Happy Feet 4D, plus heaps more!
20 min drive
123 locals recommend
International Antarctic Centre
38 Orchard RdVisit ‘Antarctica’ the snow and ice experience, survive an Antarctic Storm, learn about life in modern day Antarctica and Scott Base, and hang out with Little Blue Penguins! There’s also the famously exciting Hagglund ride and an awesome simulated 4D cruise, Happy Feet 4D, plus heaps more!
20 min drive