Whether you’re treating yourself, exploring the rebuilding city, or simply after a fresh take on home base, Christchurch is forever full of surprises. The Garden City is home to top of the line retail, quality eating and drinking establishments, and plenty of activities to nourish body and soul.

The best things to see, eat and do in Christchurch
In this 12hr Guide we stroll around the inner city’s hottest new additions as well as old-time favourites, enjoying a bit of art and culture, some wining and dining (okay, a lot) and a good dose of retail therapy. With a free day up your sleeve, you’ll find plenty to go mad for.
Morning
If you’re lucky, Christchurch will have put on one of its famous blue bird mornings for you. So roll out of bed, wipe the sleepy from your eyes and hit the streets to catch some of the city’s best worms.
Lunch
By now you’ve worked off your morning feast and are ready to do it all again… Luckily you’re in just the right spot to fill the gap.
Afternoon
Christchurch may have undergone some serious changes, but you’ll still find a bucket load of history at its heart. If it’s a hit of heritage you’re after, follow us inside these grand art and cultural establishments for a discovery of artisan wares, one-off goods, luxurious services and show-stopping exhibitions.
Evening
With so many distinctive venues to choose from, spend your evening bouncing from one rad place to the next. Enjoy beers in the sun, out-of-this-world degustation dining, after-dinner treats and cocktails that look too good to drink (who are we kidding…)
12 Hours Christchurch
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Little High Eatery
255 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch
Restaurants, Eat & Drink
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The Arts Centre of Christchurch
Christchurch Central City, Christchurch
Cafes, Galleries & Museums, Home, Theatre & Performance, Eat & Drink, Culture, Shops
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3
Canterbury Museum
Christchurch Central City
Activities, Galleries & Museums, Culture
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4
Smash Palace
172 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch
Bars, Eat & Drink
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The Monday Room
161 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch
Restaurants, Eat & Drink
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The Last Word
Christchurch Central City, Christchurch
Bars, Eat & Drink
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gin gin.
4 New Regents Street, Christchurch
Bars, Eat & Drink
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Grizzly Baked Goods
33 Buchan Street, Sydenham, Christchurch
Eat & Drink
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Riverside Market
96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch
Bars, Cafes, Fashion, Goods, Markets, Restaurants, Eat & Drink, Shops, Stay & Explore
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Scorpio Books
120 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch
Home, Shops