Guidebook for Christchurch
Food Scene
LB & Co
118 Creyke RdBest coffee in the local area
Coolest cafe in Christchurch, family friendly, great cabinet food and nice menu. Always have good gluten/dairy free/vegan options available too. Awesome coffee.
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Addington Coffee Co-op
297 Lincoln RdCoolest cafe in Christchurch, family friendly, great cabinet food and nice menu. Always have good gluten/dairy free/vegan options available too. Awesome coffee.
Cafe with absolutely stunning views of Christchurch. Not particularly child friendly.
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Sign of the Kiwi
Summit RoadCafe with absolutely stunning views of Christchurch. Not particularly child friendly.
Parks & Nature
Best beach in Christchurch, great for swimming, good for walking along too.
At the turn around point for the Purple Bus line, so super handy for if you are bussing over from our place.
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Sumner Pharmacy
17 Wakefield AveBest beach in Christchurch, great for swimming, good for walking along too.
At the turn around point for the Purple Bus line, so super handy for if you are bussing over from our place.
Burnside Park
336 Avonhead RdA cool kids playground just past the Bowling Club.
Bullock Reserve
30 Grahams RdAnother good children's playground
Great spot for walking and mountain biking. Bikes available for hire in the weekends, as well as coffee available. Lots of tracks.
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Mcleans Island
793 McLeans Island RdGreat spot for walking and mountain biking. Bikes available for hire in the weekends, as well as coffee available. Lots of tracks.
Great playground here for the kids, also lots of lovely walks around the hills.
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Victoria Park
Great playground here for the kids, also lots of lovely walks around the hills.
Mona Vale
40 Mona Vale AveGorgeous gardens, with the river running through.
Great place to picnic or walk. Close to mountain biking.
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Halswell Quarry Park
Kennedys Bush RoadGreat place to picnic or walk. Close to mountain biking.
Essentials
This has a handy supermarket with most grocery options. Also has a chemist/pharmacy and a post shop.
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Avonhead Shopping Centre
Merrin StreetThis has a handy supermarket with most grocery options. Also has a chemist/pharmacy and a post shop.
Everything Else
The school has two or three playgrounds. Some more suitable to younger children, and the others great for older kids.
Merrin Primary School
41 Merrin StThe school has two or three playgrounds. Some more suitable to younger children, and the others great for older kids.
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing playground for kids...best in Christchurch
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Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetAmazing playground for kids...best in Christchurch
Swimming Pool. Has a hydroslide and outdoor pool operating in the warmer months. Adults are free with a paying child.
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Jellie Park Recreation and Sports Centre
295 Ilam RdSwimming Pool. Has a hydroslide and outdoor pool operating in the warmer months. Adults are free with a paying child.
The Imagination Station has all the Lego and Duplo kids (and big kids) love to play with. This is a community run activity, and donations are appreciated. Weekends and school holidays can get very busy, you can book a space online.
Imagination Station
60 Cathedral SquareThe Imagination Station has all the Lego and Duplo kids (and big kids) love to play with. This is a community run activity, and donations are appreciated. Weekends and school holidays can get very busy, you can book a space online.
Arts & Culture
Great for kids and adults! Free entry, there is a space for donations. A great wet weather option for families or people with a military/aviation interest. Cafe onsite too.
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Air Force Museum of New Zealand
45 Harvard AveGreat for kids and adults! Free entry, there is a space for donations. A great wet weather option for families or people with a military/aviation interest. Cafe onsite too.
Free entry to this museum. Donations appreciated. If you have younger kids, the Discovery Room ($2 entry for those aged over 3 is well worth a visit!). Comfy couches for tired legs too :)
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Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveFree entry to this museum. Donations appreciated. If you have younger kids, the Discovery Room ($2 entry for those aged over 3 is well worth a visit!). Comfy couches for tired legs too :)
Shopping
A great market that runs every Sunday. Get vegies, second hand goods and new things. Wander around. Food available.
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The Riccarton Sunday Market
165 Racecourse RdA great market that runs every Sunday. Get vegies, second hand goods and new things. Wander around. Food available.
Dress-Smart
409 Main S RdAn Outlet store, mostly clothing. Open from 10-5.
See this unique container mall that was developed post earthquake. Lots of shops and cafes. Sometimes live music on weekends.
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Container Mall
76-100 Cashel StreetSee this unique container mall that was developed post earthquake. Lots of shops and cafes. Sometimes live music on weekends.