Guidebook for Christchurch
Essentials
Countdown Moorhouse Ave
347 Madras St Mid-priced Supermarket
Figlo Laundromat
332 Gloucester StClosest Laundromat
Liquid Self Service Laundromats
289 Colombo StClose Laundromat
Piko Wholefoods
229 Kilmore StOrganic, Wholefood only one block away over the River.
Arts & Culture
Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveChristchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StCanterbury Earthquake National Memorial
Montreal StreetParks & Nature
A favourite of Anzac's - a lovely wander amongst Nature in the Heart of Christchurch.
252 locals recommend
North Hagley Park
14 Riccarton Ave A favourite of Anzac's - a lovely wander amongst Nature in the Heart of Christchurch.
Getting Around
Christchurch Bus Interchange
Colombo StreetBudget Christchurch Downtown Rent-A-Car
150 Kilmore StHertz Christchurch Downtown
150 Kilmore StEntertainment & Activities
Largest Playground in the Southern Hemisphere - Fun for the not so young after dark too!
150 locals recommend
Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetLargest Playground in the Southern Hemisphere - Fun for the not so young after dark too!
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing selection of Whisky's from around the World - our daughter Eilish works here.
32 locals recommend
The Last Word
Amazing selection of Whisky's from around the World - our daughter Eilish works here.
Shopping
Whisky Galore
834 Colombo St World Wide Whisky Selection - a favourite of my Husband, Stu.
Ballantynes
Cashel StreetChristchurch's Iconic Department Store.
The Tannery
3 Garlands RdCafes and specialty shopping. A little alternative. A little posh.
Sushi, Dumplings, Open sandwiches, Organic Smoothies & Juices, Coffee, Mediterranean, Noodles, Cafes ... all amongst some cool specialty shops.
83 locals recommend
The Colombo
363 Colombo StSushi, Dumplings, Open sandwiches, Organic Smoothies & Juices, Coffee, Mediterranean, Noodles, Cafes ... all amongst some cool specialty shops.