Alison/Ian's Guidebook
Food scene
This is one of the top restaurants in Christchurch - bookings are highly recommended.
45 locals recommend
Twenty Seven Steps
This is one of the top restaurants in Christchurch - bookings are highly recommended.
Are you wanting a sweet treat? Gelato for the kids or maybe yourself? We love the liquid chocolate shot in the cone plus a scoop of amazing ice cream. Nom nom!
22 locals recommend
Rollickin Gelato
35 New Regent StreetAre you wanting a sweet treat? Gelato for the kids or maybe yourself? We love the liquid chocolate shot in the cone plus a scoop of amazing ice cream. Nom nom!
Homemade fudge that is beyond delicious. Ideal for a treat or gift and the have tasters your can try. Located in the Arts Centre its a lovely destination to walk to
The Fudge Cottage
28 Worcester BlvdHomemade fudge that is beyond delicious. Ideal for a treat or gift and the have tasters your can try. Located in the Arts Centre its a lovely destination to walk to
If you like burgers, then this is the place to go. Located in Little High Eatery we recommend going when you are hungry. Most burgers come with a hug/compliment or if you are ginger you get a discount. Try the cauliflower side too - it will blow your mind!
6 locals recommend
Bacon Bros Burgers
181 High StIf you like burgers, then this is the place to go. Located in Little High Eatery we recommend going when you are hungry. Most burgers come with a hug/compliment or if you are ginger you get a discount. Try the cauliflower side too - it will blow your mind!
Sightseeing
A library like no other. Spaces for everyone with architectural features, a lego area, internal slide, delicious cafe and views of the city from the 4th floor.
21 locals recommend
Turanga
60 Cathedral SquareA library like no other. Spaces for everyone with architectural features, a lego area, internal slide, delicious cafe and views of the city from the 4th floor.
A playground for all ages and it’s an open space so the adults can enjoy it too! It’s free and lots of fun!
150 locals recommend
Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetA playground for all ages and it’s an open space so the adults can enjoy it too! It’s free and lots of fun!
Located within Hagley Park is the Botanic Gardens. It’s ideal for a stroll, a space to relax, learn about plants and trees (natives and introduced species) and it’s wonderful at all times of the year. Highlights for us include the daffodils/blossom in spring.
297 locals recommend
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueLocated within Hagley Park is the Botanic Gardens. It’s ideal for a stroll, a space to relax, learn about plants and trees (natives and introduced species) and it’s wonderful at all times of the year. Highlights for us include the daffodils/blossom in spring.