Mariners Guidebook
Food Scene
Famous historic Cafe/bar with spectacular views built in an old stone English house. It's worth a visit.
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Sign of the Takahe
200 Hackthorne RdFamous historic Cafe/bar with spectacular views built in an old stone English house. It's worth a visit.
Global influences punctuate the shared plates menu at this recent opening south of the city centre. The honey and Chipotle fried chicken goes well with beers!
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5th Street
5 Elgin StGlobal influences punctuate the shared plates menu at this recent opening south of the city centre. The honey and Chipotle fried chicken goes well with beers!
Overlooking the pastel-coloured New Regent St strip, this elegant restaurant showcases locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Mainstays include modern renditions of lamb, beef, venison and seafood.
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Twenty Seven Steps
Overlooking the pastel-coloured New Regent St strip, this elegant restaurant showcases locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Mainstays include modern renditions of lamb, beef, venison and seafood.
Great place to visit on a Sunday morning to try out local food.
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The Riccarton Sunday Market
165 Racecourse RdGreat place to visit on a Sunday morning to try out local food.
Voted the best Indian Restaurant in the city. Also our favorite restaurant here too!
Indian Pearl Restaurant
352 Colombo StVoted the best Indian Restaurant in the city. Also our favorite restaurant here too!
The cheapest, friendliest Thai food in the city. Quirky container pop up restaurant after the earthquake. Still going strong!
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Thai Container
151 Bealey AveThe cheapest, friendliest Thai food in the city. Quirky container pop up restaurant after the earthquake. Still going strong!
A plant-based, all vegan, organic and completely gluten-free eatery at the welder in Christchurch. They support local organic farmers too.
Barefoot Eatery
20 Welles St A plant-based, all vegan, organic and completely gluten-free eatery at the welder in Christchurch. They support local organic farmers too.
British, Breakfast Vegan cafe and bakery offering plant-based milk for tea and coffee, and features cabinet food as well as an all-day menu. Find choices ike sausage rolls, sandwiches, smoothie bowls, cream cakes, danishes, burgers, and more.
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Portershed Specialty Café
322 Lincoln RdBritish, Breakfast Vegan cafe and bakery offering plant-based milk for tea and coffee, and features cabinet food as well as an all-day menu. Find choices ike sausage rolls, sandwiches, smoothie bowls, cream cakes, danishes, burgers, and more.
100% plant based store and cafe selling deli items such as vegan meats and cheeses.
Grater Goods Deli
105 Orbell St100% plant based store and cafe selling deli items such as vegan meats and cheeses.
Health food shop away from the mainstream ones. More expensive but superior quality food etc.
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Piko Wholefoods
229 Kilmore StHealth food shop away from the mainstream ones. More expensive but superior quality food etc.
Book this American style diner early because it's usually full. Huge portions near the mall.
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Drexels
Rotherham StreetBook this American style diner early because it's usually full. Huge portions near the mall.
Such good cheese! A must-do on the drive to Lyttelton, there's cheese-tasting at the factory shop. They've been making cheese at Barry's Bay since 1895 and they really know what they're doing!
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Barrys Bay Cheese
5807 Christchurch Akaroa RdSuch good cheese! A must-do on the drive to Lyttelton, there's cheese-tasting at the factory shop. They've been making cheese at Barry's Bay since 1895 and they really know what they're doing!
A mixture of South-East Asia cusines combines with a wide range of wines, tap beers, and bottle selections to create a perfect lunch / dinner experience.
Nomnom Kitchen - Lyttelton
47 London StA mixture of South-East Asia cusines combines with a wide range of wines, tap beers, and bottle selections to create a perfect lunch / dinner experience.
Housed in a new building featuring a clear roof, exposed wood finishings, a repurposed 120-year-old Lyttelton fishing boat as the bar, and packed with plants, our arborist owners want you to feel like you are walking into a giant glasshouse.
Arbour Woodfired Pizza and Bar
17 Oxford StreetHoused in a new building featuring a clear roof, exposed wood finishings, a repurposed 120-year-old Lyttelton fishing boat as the bar, and packed with plants, our arborist owners want you to feel like you are walking into a giant glasshouse.
London fish & chips
34C London StreetClosest fish and chip shop in Lyttleton.
The best decor in town with excellent ambiance and vibe. The food is high end inspired by Indian street food.
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Mumbaiwala
120 Hereford StThe best decor in town with excellent ambiance and vibe. The food is high end inspired by Indian street food.
A perfect all you can eat Mongolian buffet. Help yourself to pre cooked food and then make a bowl of raw ingredients and take it to the chef to be cooked in front of you.
Gengy’s Christchurch
A perfect all you can eat Mongolian buffet. Help yourself to pre cooked food and then make a bowl of raw ingredients and take it to the chef to be cooked in front of you.
Food & Drink
The Brickworks
69 Centaurus RdFriendly local kiwi pub with good food and plenty of TV's and sport
Protocol
2 Colombo StGreat bar with parking & music
Old fashioned English style pub. Great atmosphere and local beer.
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Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn
292 Kilmore StOld fashioned English style pub. Great atmosphere and local beer.
Awesome little outdoor bar created after the earthquake using an old bus as the main bar! Head there on a sunny day and try the home brew beer..
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Smash Palace
172 High StAwesome little outdoor bar created after the earthquake using an old bus as the main bar! Head there on a sunny day and try the home brew beer..
Best Guiness in the Sourhern Hemisphere! Newish Irish pub with friendly staff and music.
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The Bog
50 Victoria StBest Guiness in the Sourhern Hemisphere! Newish Irish pub with friendly staff and music.
Christchurch's closest wine region. About 1 hour north it has a select few vineyards and wine tastings with excellent food also.
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Waipara Springs Winery and Cafe
409 Omihi RdChristchurch's closest wine region. About 1 hour north it has a select few vineyards and wine tastings with excellent food also.
If you are heading through Methven to ski or just visit then the Blue & Brown pubs are iconic to this quaint small town. A drink by a roaring fire is perfect, especially after skiing.
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Blue Pub Methven
1 Barkers RdIf you are heading through Methven to ski or just visit then the Blue & Brown pubs are iconic to this quaint small town. A drink by a roaring fire is perfect, especially after skiing.
Three Boys Brewery
592 Ferry RdFancy a beer!
Come to visit our grain to glass craft gin and whisky distillery, cellar door and tasting room in Christchurch city. Take a tour and see how we make our Curiosity Gins and New Zealand Single Malt Whisky or just sample the products there.
The Spirits Workshop Distillery
11 Sandyford StCome to visit our grain to glass craft gin and whisky distillery, cellar door and tasting room in Christchurch city. Take a tour and see how we make our Curiosity Gins and New Zealand Single Malt Whisky or just sample the products there.
Try out the famous ribs! Huge tasty portions. Serves alcohol and is a great place to watch sport.
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Lone Star Cafe & Bar
26 Manchester StTry out the famous ribs! Huge tasty portions. Serves alcohol and is a great place to watch sport.
Beautiful historic pub just down the road from Cass Bay with friendly staff, tasty meals and a great selection of beers, wines and ciders.
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Ōtoromiro Hotel
52 Main RdBeautiful historic pub just down the road from Cass Bay with friendly staff, tasty meals and a great selection of beers, wines and ciders.
Great little cafe just down the road in Governors Bay with amazing views. Take the waterfront walkway from Cass and stop in for a well-earned latte or an ice cream!
Harbour House
79 Main RoadGreat little cafe just down the road in Governors Bay with amazing views. Take the waterfront walkway from Cass and stop in for a well-earned latte or an ice cream!
Just down the road in Lyttelton, Eruption is a small, locally owned brewery, bar, restaurant and fillery. They make authentic handcrafted beers using only the best New Zealand ingredients.
The micro-brewery on London Street was once the BNZ Bank, destroyed in the 2011 earthquake. The original bank safe is now the beer chiller! Pop over to Lyttelton and enjoy great service and great beer in a unique venue.
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Eruption Brewing
26 London StJust down the road in Lyttelton, Eruption is a small, locally owned brewery, bar, restaurant and fillery. They make authentic handcrafted beers using only the best New Zealand ingredients.
The micro-brewery on London Street was once the BNZ Bank, destroyed in the 2011 earthquake. The original bank safe is now the beer chiller! Pop over to Lyttelton and enjoy great service and great beer in a unique venue.
Adventure
Zip lines, mountain bike tracks, walking tracks, sight seeing, food.
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Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys RoadZip lines, mountain bike tracks, walking tracks, sight seeing, food.
Bowenvale Bike Track
169 Bowenvale AveMountain biking & hikes. Beautiful scenery.
A perfect place to explore which is located on the north edge of the city. A vast amount of trees, walking & cycling tracks.
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Bottle Lake Forest
Waitikiri DriveA perfect place to explore which is located on the north edge of the city. A vast amount of trees, walking & cycling tracks.
Realise your potential and get your blood pumping at Adrenalin Forest's multi-level aerial obstacle course. Adrenalin Forest is a great confidence builder!
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Adrenalin Forest Christchurch
110 Heyders RdRealise your potential and get your blood pumping at Adrenalin Forest's multi-level aerial obstacle course. Adrenalin Forest is a great confidence builder!
Awesome rock formations and beautiful walks. It is located on the drive from Christchurch to the west coast.
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Castle Hill
Awesome rock formations and beautiful walks. It is located on the drive from Christchurch to the west coast.
Sightseeing
Rapaki Track
66-26 Rapaki RdMake it to the top for spectacular views of the bay and Lyttleton.
Wow this church was built from cardboard during the rebuild of the city from the devastating earthquake.
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크라이스트처치 이전 대성당
234 Hereford StWow this church was built from cardboard during the rebuild of the city from the devastating earthquake.
Quail Island
Visit Quail Island. A remote place but very peaceful and scenic.
Ōhinetahi is a valley, historic homestead, and formal garden on Teddington Road, Governors Bay, Christchurch, Canterbury region, New Zealand. Ōhinetahi valley is situated at the head of Lyttelton Harbour while the Port Hills rise above Ōhinetahi.
Ohinetahi
31 Governors Bay Teddington RdŌhinetahi is a valley, historic homestead, and formal garden on Teddington Road, Governors Bay, Christchurch, Canterbury region, New Zealand. Ōhinetahi valley is situated at the head of Lyttelton Harbour while the Port Hills rise above Ōhinetahi.
Akaroa Pharmacy
55 Beach RdGo see Akaroa Dolphins in this cool little town just 1 hour away.
Drive the gorgeous coastal road all the way down to Diamond Harbour at the end of the peninsula and then take the ferry back across to Lyttelton. A beautiful spot!
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Diamond Harbour Ferry
Drive the gorgeous coastal road all the way down to Diamond Harbour at the end of the peninsula and then take the ferry back across to Lyttelton. A beautiful spot!
The best place in the worldto see the night stars! On a clear night be prepared to be amazed!
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Tekapo Star Gazing
Lakeside DriveThe best place in the worldto see the night stars! On a clear night be prepared to be amazed!
케이코우라 고래 관광
Whaleway Station RoadWhale watch in the must do tour that isn't very costly.
Pure blue lake on the drive south of Christchurch. Dont forget to try the fresh salmon there!
Lake Pukaki viewing point
5098 Tekapo-Twizel RdPure blue lake on the drive south of Christchurch. Dont forget to try the fresh salmon there!
Want to see a glacier then head for here. Don't forget to stop at Franz Jopeph glacier on the way!
Fox Glacier
Want to see a glacier then head for here. Don't forget to stop at Franz Jopeph glacier on the way!
Lovely, sheltered beach just minutes' walk from the house. There's a grassy reserve where the locals like to relax in the sunshine as well as a children's playground and walking trails.
Perfect for swimming, kayaking or just sunbathing. Even on hot summer days it's usually fairly quiet - take a picnic and a few drinks down to the beach and enjoy a proper kiwi beach experience!
Cass Bay Beach
Lovely, sheltered beach just minutes' walk from the house. There's a grassy reserve where the locals like to relax in the sunshine as well as a children's playground and walking trails.
Perfect for swimming, kayaking or just sunbathing. Even on hot summer days it's usually fairly quiet - take a picnic and a few drinks down to the beach and enjoy a proper kiwi beach experience!
The next beach along the coast. A few minutes drive on the way to Lyttelton from Cass Bay.
Corsair Bay Reserve
Park TerraceThe next beach along the coast. A few minutes drive on the way to Lyttelton from Cass Bay.
A really good walk or run around the base of the mountain. 26km so either take 1 or 2 days walking.
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Mount Somers
A really good walk or run around the base of the mountain. 26km so either take 1 or 2 days walking.
City/town information
A fabulous little harbourside town so close to Christchurch but completely unique. Chock full of art, music and colour, Lyttelton is home to a number of pubs, restaurants and cafes as well as the famous Saturday morning Farmers Market.
The nearest shops to Cass Bay - there's even a small supermarket for those essential top-ups of supplies.
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Lyttelton
A fabulous little harbourside town so close to Christchurch but completely unique. Chock full of art, music and colour, Lyttelton is home to a number of pubs, restaurants and cafes as well as the famous Saturday morning Farmers Market.
The nearest shops to Cass Bay - there's even a small supermarket for those essential top-ups of supplies.
Historic Akaroa has a uniquely French flavour and so much to offer, including weekend markets, dolphin-watching cruises (check out New Zealand's very own endangered Hectors dolphins!), walking tracks and food & drink galore. There's even a cheese factory and a winery in the area.
A very scenic one-hour drive from Cass Bay, Akaroa is the perfect destination for a day trip.
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Akaroa
Historic Akaroa has a uniquely French flavour and so much to offer, including weekend markets, dolphin-watching cruises (check out New Zealand's very own endangered Hectors dolphins!), walking tracks and food & drink galore. There's even a cheese factory and a winery in the area.
A very scenic one-hour drive from Cass Bay, Akaroa is the perfect destination for a day trip.
Historic
The Cathederal is damaged from the earthquake but due for renovations. Still a great place to visit and soak in some local history.
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크라이스트처치대성당
Christchurch PlaceThe Cathederal is damaged from the earthquake but due for renovations. Still a great place to visit and soak in some local history.
뉴질랜드 공군 박물관
45 Harvard AveAviation exhibits, aircraft and tours.
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
Historic hub for arts, shopping and dining.
Bridge of Remembrance
Cashel StreetA war memorial in the city. Can get some good pictures here.
It's an amazing private collection of Maori historic artifacts and buildings.
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Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum
1146 Okains Bay RdIt's an amazing private collection of Maori historic artifacts and buildings.
Recreation
A cool recreation of Antarctica! Check out the penguins and get a blast of the freezing temperatures of the great continent.
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크라이스트처치 국제남극센터
38 Orchard RdA cool recreation of Antarctica! Check out the penguins and get a blast of the freezing temperatures of the great continent.
Local human & natural history in the center of the city.
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Canterbury Museum (Christchurch) station
Local human & natural history in the center of the city.
An open range zoo with lions and gorillas etc. Can pay extra to go on the back of a truck and actually feed the lions! Go for it!
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오라나 야생동물 공원
793 McLeans Island RdAn open range zoo with lions and gorillas etc. Can pay extra to go on the back of a truck and actually feed the lions! Go for it!
Christchurch Gondola station
Summit RoadCan see the whole region from this must do activity.
에이본 강에서 펀팅
2 Cambridge TerraceTake a relaxing scenic river boat tour along the Avon River.
Beautiful native and exotic plant species. A really good walk located in the city.
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크라이스트처치 식물원
Rolleston AvenueBeautiful native and exotic plant species. A really good walk located in the city.
해글리 파크
14 Riccarton AveHuge park in the city. Unbelievable it's so close to the action.
크라이스트처치 미술관 (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StInteresting local art.
Come and feel how it is to be in a real life earthquake. This was a pop up museum after the big quakes 10 years ago.
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Quake City
299 Durham St NCome and feel how it is to be in a real life earthquake. This was a pop up museum after the big quakes 10 years ago.
Native animals and Maori cultural shows. Many bird species to see.
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
60 Hussey RdNative animals and Maori cultural shows. Many bird species to see.
Save for a rainy day and bounce around until it's dry. Although it doesn't rain much around here!
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Mega Air Trampoline Arena
106A Carmen RdSave for a rainy day and bounce around until it's dry. Although it doesn't rain much around here!
The Groynes
Walking, fishing and a great dog park
Unwind in these thermal pools set in the snow-filled mountains. A good drive and great place to visit, not far from here.
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한머 스프링스 온천 수영장 & 스파
42 Amuri AveUnwind in these thermal pools set in the snow-filled mountains. A good drive and great place to visit, not far from here.
Go for a surf or walk along this local beach. Check out the cute small town of Sumner
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Sumner Beach
Go for a surf or walk along this local beach. Check out the cute small town of Sumner
A perfect walking track at Mt Cook. Walk along bridges above cascading rivers of ice cold snow melt. You can hear avalanches here!
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후커밸리트랙
Hooker Valley TrackA perfect walking track at Mt Cook. Walk along bridges above cascading rivers of ice cold snow melt. You can hear avalanches here!
One of the 9 great NZ walks. 30km 3 day walk but can be done in 1 day to avoid expensive and fully booked huts.
Routeburn Track
Routeburn TrackOne of the 9 great NZ walks. 30km 3 day walk but can be done in 1 day to avoid expensive and fully booked huts.
Kepler Track
Kepler TrackAnother great walk. Around 4 days to do this one. A loop so good for parking!