Guidebook for Butler's Rest Farmstay, Banks Peninsula.
Food Scene
Good food & local ales available. Can get very busy around 6-7pm can get less busy after 8pm. Booking for dining may be advisable.
8 locals recommend
The Famous Grouse Hotel
2 Gerald StGood food & local ales available. Can get very busy around 6-7pm can get less busy after 8pm. Booking for dining may be advisable.
Great coffee & cake here which is also on the route to Akaroa.
17 locals recommend
Little River Cafe & Store
4247 Christchurch Akaroa RdGreat coffee & cake here which is also on the route to Akaroa.
Local Handcrafted Cheese....watch cheesemaking here. Can also purchase local made preserves.
13 locals recommend
Barrys Bay Cheese
5807 Christchurch Akaroa RdLocal Handcrafted Cheese....watch cheesemaking here. Can also purchase local made preserves.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner available here. Also has a bar.
9 locals recommend
The Brasserie Kitchen & Bar
41 Rue LavaudBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner available here. Also has a bar.
L'Escargot Rouge
67 Beach RdIcecream, cakes, pies, sandwiches, coffee can be purchased here.
A restaurant & bar with a spectacular panoramic view of Akaroa Harbour. Breakfast, lunch & dinner to be found here, along with an extensive wine list.
21 locals recommend
Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
57 Beach RdA restaurant & bar with a spectacular panoramic view of Akaroa Harbour. Breakfast, lunch & dinner to be found here, along with an extensive wine list.
A nice local Pub & Restaurant - about a 10 minute drive from the Cottage
8 locals recommend
Tai Tapu Hotel Restaurant, Bar & Function Venue
780 Old Taitapu RdA nice local Pub & Restaurant - about a 10 minute drive from the Cottage
A good Christchurch Restaurant if planning on spending a day there sightseeing
45 locals recommend
Twenty Seven Steps
A good Christchurch Restaurant if planning on spending a day there sightseeing
5th Street
5 Elgin StA good gluten free menu available here as well
Drinks & Nightlife
Locally brewed beer & ales available here. Feel sure you can also dine here. Music also on certain evenings.
21 locals recommend
The Laboratory
17 W BeltLocally brewed beer & ales available here. Feel sure you can also dine here. Music also on certain evenings.
Renowned for a great selection of speciality pizza's here all made in their own pizza oven. Beers & ales. Quite often live music. Also a spectacular view of Akaroa & many bays in the distance.
9 locals recommend
Hilltop Tavern
5207 Christchurch Akaroa RdRenowned for a great selection of speciality pizza's here all made in their own pizza oven. Beers & ales. Quite often live music. Also a spectacular view of Akaroa & many bays in the distance.
Parks & Nature
Herbert Peak
A reasonably easy hiking trail which will reward you with stunning views.
Orana Wildlife Park
793 McLeans Island RdA must go see - a great day out here.
Founded in 1863, a must to visit for the spectacular flower & tree displays.
297 locals recommend
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueFounded in 1863, a must to visit for the spectacular flower & tree displays.
Can spend a reasonably good day here - for all the family
153 locals recommend
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
60 Hussey RdCan spend a reasonably good day here - for all the family
Arts & Culture
Interesting place to visit - feel sure it fits into the museum catergory.
108 locals recommend
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
Interesting place to visit - feel sure it fits into the museum catergory.
Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveAn interesting place to visit
Air Force Museum of New Zealand
45 Harvard AveOpen daily - with free admission
Shopping
A good selection of shops here situated in the old tannery - can be a bit pricier - but certainly worth a visit.
205 locals recommend
The Tannery
3 Garlands RdA good selection of shops here situated in the old tannery - can be a bit pricier - but certainly worth a visit.
New World Halswell
346 Halswell RdA 20 minute drive to this Supermarket
Pot Pourri
60 Rue LavaudAkaroa Fudge & Gift Shop
The Palms
New Brighton RoadA major Shopping Centre with a Cinema as well
Entertainment & Activities
Learn all about Christchurch's historic & vintage Trams. Which are now back in operation again in the City. You can hop on & hop off of these in the city & at the same time tour parts of Christchurch.
Tramway Historical Society Inc
275 Bridle Path RdLearn all about Christchurch's historic & vintage Trams. Which are now back in operation again in the City. You can hop on & hop off of these in the city & at the same time tour parts of Christchurch.
An exeptional place to visit, close to Christchurch Airport & open every day of the year.
123 locals recommend
International Antarctic Centre
38 Orchard RdAn exeptional place to visit, close to Christchurch Airport & open every day of the year.
The Giants House
70 Rue BalguerieA very interesting & quirky place to visit.
Guided Tours are available here - 4 tours are available throughout the day, bookings will be essential. A farm shop can also be found here......shamarra-alpacas.co.nz
Shamarra Alpacas
328 Wainui Main RdGuided Tours are available here - 4 tours are available throughout the day, bookings will be essential. A farm shop can also be found here......shamarra-alpacas.co.nz
HOYTS NZ
Rotherham StreetA good roomy Cinema at Riccarton - & admission is very reasonably priced
Sightseeing
See the City & Canterbury Plains from a stunning 360 degree view.
247 locals recommend
Christchurch Gondola
See the City & Canterbury Plains from a stunning 360 degree view.
Swimming with Dolphins
Main WharfA very popular activity.
Akaroa Lighthouse
145 Hempleman DrA short walk from the harbour & shops.
A 10 minute drive from the Cottage - exhilerating surf on this beach. There is a gem museum here or walk along the beach where you can discover many colourful pebbles. There is a - No Swimming - notice on this beach tho as currents can be dangerous, but you can fish here.
Birdlings Flat
A 10 minute drive from the Cottage - exhilerating surf on this beach. There is a gem museum here or walk along the beach where you can discover many colourful pebbles. There is a - No Swimming - notice on this beach tho as currents can be dangerous, but you can fish here.
Cruises around Akaroa & Banks Peninsula aboard a stylish vessel - 3 departure times throughout the Summer season.... akaroadolphins.co.nz
21 locals recommend
Akaroa Pharmacy
55 Beach RdCruises around Akaroa & Banks Peninsula aboard a stylish vessel - 3 departure times throughout the Summer season.... akaroadolphins.co.nz