Christchurch Things to Do

Sandihurst is a very successful vineyard that makes a range of award winning wines that are suited to the cool growing conditions of New Zealand, including Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. This i... more

Recently the Bush Bar seems to have taken on cult status as the new "place to be" for students. Located in the heart of the university suburb of Riccarton, this bar is always lively. Popular nights are, of course, Friday and Sa... more

Owned by experienced tour operator, Craig Banbury, this company offers a full hire service, as well as a range of guided tours. The bikes are all well-serviced, up-to-date models, and come complete with helmet, pump, repair kit... more

One of a chain of three coffee bars in the central city area (with the Daily Espress on Hereford and Worcester Streets) this establishment has a distinctive Spanish Mission-style setting. more

This stylish, discreet cafe takes coffee drinking very seriously, with its own special blends roasted on the premises.Disabled Access. more

This small, man-made lake adjacent to the golf course in North Hagley Park is a favourite with model boat enthusiasts and duck feeders. The Christchurch Model Yacht Club was formed in 1898, and its members continue to conduct n... more

The Regent on Worcester four-screen multiplex is a little more up-market than its family-oriented counterparts, and makes a nice alternative to the usual movie-going mayhem. Recline in comfortable sofas and chairs before the mo... more

This small garden, not far from the inner-city, working-class suburb of Phillipstown, has a special place in the hearts of older Christchurch folk. It was formerly the site of the Edmond's Factory. Edmond's produced baking prod... more

Across the road from Hagley park, close to the city center, and bordering the prestigious suburb of Fendalton, the Millbrook Reserve is a small park notable for its memorial to Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, the first European to... more

Sister to the nearby Cramner Square, Latimer Square, in the city center, has a small English-style park, with large trees, old lamps, bench seats and paths. Although not quite as genteel as Cramner, Latimer Square has a number... more