The Studio and Surrounds
Sightseeing
Great for a day trip or over nighter, Akaroa is a beautiful spot with a French history. The harbour town is an easy hours drive. Great food and harbour cruises to see the famous Hectors Dolphins.
15 locals recommend
Akaroa Harbour
Great for a day trip or over nighter, Akaroa is a beautiful spot with a French history. The harbour town is an easy hours drive. Great food and harbour cruises to see the famous Hectors Dolphins.
Interesting hillside park, great for picnics, dog walking, nature walks and mountain biking.
33 locals recommend
Halswell Quarry Park
Kennedys Bush RoadInteresting hillside park, great for picnics, dog walking, nature walks and mountain biking.
Fantastic mtb park for all levels, great cafe, zip line and chair lift.
100 locals recommend
Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys RoadFantastic mtb park for all levels, great cafe, zip line and chair lift.
Food scene
Prebbleton Village has so many fantastic dining and takeaway options, just 5 minutes from us!
Lincoln
Lovely local village, home of Lincoln University.
Gorgeous cafe 5 minute drive, set on wonderful gardens, delicious lunches, suitable for children. Can buy/pick your own berries when in season.
24 locals recommend
The Raspberry Café
40 Rhodes RdGorgeous cafe 5 minute drive, set on wonderful gardens, delicious lunches, suitable for children. Can buy/pick your own berries when in season.
Fabulous food and atmosphere in this historic building, just a 5 minute drive from us, highly recommended!
27 locals recommend
The Old Vicarage Cafe, Restaurant & Bar
335 Halswell RdFabulous food and atmosphere in this historic building, just a 5 minute drive from us, highly recommended!
Neighbourhoods
We are within a 5 minute drive in any direction of three useful shopping areas, Prebbleton, Halswell and Lincoln all provide great food options, supermarkets and other essential services.
Ladbrooks
Lovely rural scenery, quiet roads for walking.
Halswell
Edge of the city, closest supermarket, restaurants, parks and walkways.
City/town information
Christchurch is a recovering city from the 2011 earthquake. There are many interesting aspects of old and now new developments as the city is reborn. Great eating places, easy to get around, fabulous parks and gardens.
35 locals recommend
Christchurch
Christchurch is a recovering city from the 2011 earthquake. There are many interesting aspects of old and now new developments as the city is reborn. Great eating places, easy to get around, fabulous parks and gardens.
Duck Shooting
We are just 10 minutes from this Mecca for duck shooting season, a great way to spend a weekend or week with the boys!
Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora)
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Wedding Venues
Our Studio is perfect for attending weddings in the area, 5-10 minutes from several popular wedding venues.