Guidebook for Christchurch
Food Scene
Delicious fusion food. Great cocktails. 20 minute drive from the apartment
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King of Snake
79 Victoria StDelicious fusion food. Great cocktails. 20 minute drive from the apartment
Delicous eat in or takeaway. 2 minute walk from the door
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Le Xom
6 Wakefield AveDelicous eat in or takeaway. 2 minute walk from the door
Amazing dumplings. Not at all expensive. 20 minutes drive from the apartment
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Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar
144 Lichfield StAmazing dumplings. Not at all expensive. 20 minutes drive from the apartment
Interesting and varied fresh produce, bread, cheese etc. This is a Saturday morning affair. Try to arrive before 10am. A 15 minute drive to Lyttelton through the Road Tunnel
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Lyttelton Farmers Market
London StreetInteresting and varied fresh produce, bread, cheese etc. This is a Saturday morning affair. Try to arrive before 10am. A 15 minute drive to Lyttelton through the Road Tunnel
Great for a glass of wine and perhaps a light meal. Great wine selection. 2 minute walk from the apartment
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clink Restaurant & Bar
29 Wakefield AveGreat for a glass of wine and perhaps a light meal. Great wine selection. 2 minute walk from the apartment
Amazingly delicious. For us this is a special occasion destination as it is pretty pricey.
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Roots Restaurant
8 London StAmazingly delicious. For us this is a special occasion destination as it is pretty pricey.
This is the best coffee in Sumner. 2 minute walk.
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Dot Com Cafe
48 Marriner StThis is the best coffee in Sumner. 2 minute walk.
This is a wonderful Mediterranean food store. But also great for a pizza and an Italian wine or 2. 20 minute drive.
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Mediterranean Food Company
322 Tuam StThis is a wonderful Mediterranean food store. But also great for a pizza and an Italian wine or 2. 20 minute drive.
It is actually on the beach. Sit outside on the deck on a sunny day and watch the world go by. 2 minute walk from the door
Poseidon
25 EsplanadeIt is actually on the beach. Sit outside on the deck on a sunny day and watch the world go by. 2 minute walk from the door
Chillingworth road is a jewel in the Christchurch dining scene and is a must visit.
There is a choice of a 5,7 or 9 course menu where Chef Darren Wright creates amazing dishes for you. It is always a surprise what you are served and an incredible culinary journey. You will not be disappointed!
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Chillingworth Road
478 Cranford StChillingworth road is a jewel in the Christchurch dining scene and is a must visit.
There is a choice of a 5,7 or 9 course menu where Chef Darren Wright creates amazing dishes for you. It is always a surprise what you are served and an incredible culinary journey. You will not be disappointed!
Sightseeing
On a sunny day this walk is absolutely stunning. It is a 10 minutes drive over the hill to Taylors or a 45 minutes walk. The track can be as long or short as you like. Taylors is another great swimming and surfing beach.
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Taylors Mistake
On a sunny day this walk is absolutely stunning. It is a 10 minutes drive over the hill to Taylors or a 45 minutes walk. The track can be as long or short as you like. Taylors is another great swimming and surfing beach.
You can walk here along the Taylor Mistake walkway or you can drive. To drive you head up Evans Pass road at the back of Sumner and turn left at the top. Follow the road to the end. 15 minute drive. Great views over Lyttelton Harbours and up the coast to Kaikoura. there are many short or long walks in the area.
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Godley Head Carpark
You can walk here along the Taylor Mistake walkway or you can drive. To drive you head up Evans Pass road at the back of Sumner and turn left at the top. Follow the road to the end. 15 minute drive. Great views over Lyttelton Harbours and up the coast to Kaikoura. there are many short or long walks in the area.
Everyone who visits Sumner has to climb Cave Rock. This is THE landmark of Sumner. Great views. Geration of kids have played on and around Cave Rock
Cave Rock / Tuawera
16 EsplanadeEveryone who visits Sumner has to climb Cave Rock. This is THE landmark of Sumner. Great views. Geration of kids have played on and around Cave Rock
Just walk up and down-day or night. You will always feel great afterwards. A cafe at either end too!! Again this is just around the corner from the apartment
Esplanade
EsplanadeJust walk up and down-day or night. You will always feel great afterwards. A cafe at either end too!! Again this is just around the corner from the apartment
The views from the summit roads of Banks Peninsula are stunning. Stroll on the iconic hillsides or drop down into a peaceful and secluded bay of your choice. Take a picnic or stop at Little River or Akaroa. Meander and you will find your own secret spot. The peninsula is a brilliant day trip from Christchurch.
I am very fond of the Peninsula and I am sure that you will enjoy this special area.
Banks Peninsula
The views from the summit roads of Banks Peninsula are stunning. Stroll on the iconic hillsides or drop down into a peaceful and secluded bay of your choice. Take a picnic or stop at Little River or Akaroa. Meander and you will find your own secret spot. The peninsula is a brilliant day trip from Christchurch.
I am very fond of the Peninsula and I am sure that you will enjoy this special area.
I just love the Kaikoura coast, 2.5 hours north of Christchurch- it is supremely rugged and beautiful. Visit the seals at the colony in Kaikoura or just stop on the side of the road and search for seals yourself. If you are lucky you will see dolphins off shore.
The kaikoura coast is one of the iconic coastal drives in New Zealand.
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Kaikoura
I just love the Kaikoura coast, 2.5 hours north of Christchurch- it is supremely rugged and beautiful. Visit the seals at the colony in Kaikoura or just stop on the side of the road and search for seals yourself. If you are lucky you will see dolphins off shore.
The kaikoura coast is one of the iconic coastal drives in New Zealand.
Shopping
A boutique shopping precinct. Clothes, gifts, bars, cafes, surf wear, fashion wear. Dont think shopping mall, this is boutique! 15 minute drive
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The Tannery
3 Garlands RdA boutique shopping precinct. Clothes, gifts, bars, cafes, surf wear, fashion wear. Dont think shopping mall, this is boutique! 15 minute drive
Entertainment & Activities
If the weather is really that bad or you just feel like a quiet movie. The theatre is just over the road.
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Hollywood Theatre
28 Marriner StIf the weather is really that bad or you just feel like a quiet movie. The theatre is just over the road.
Getting Around
Catch the purple line bus to and from Sumner. This runs regularly from the airport via the city exchange to Sumner. There is a bus stop 50 meters from the end of the driveway.
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Christchurch Bus Interchange
Colombo StreetCatch the purple line bus to and from Sumner. This runs regularly from the airport via the city exchange to Sumner. There is a bus stop 50 meters from the end of the driveway.
The airport is a safe 45 minute drive away. Traffic is rarely a problem to or from the airport.
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Christchurch International Airport
30 Durey RoadThe airport is a safe 45 minute drive away. Traffic is rarely a problem to or from the airport.