Where to Catchup With Friends During the Week in Christchurch
Ashburton Art Gallery & Heritage Centre
The Ashburton Art Gallery & Heritage Centre is home to both the town's art gallery and museum.
Ngaio Marsh House
Ngaio Marsh House sits in a beautiful spot on the lower slopes of Christchurch’s Cashmere Hills.
Movementor Pilates
Movementor is a well-known Pilates studio situated within the Beckenham hub at the corner of Christchurch’s Colombo and Tennyson Streets.
Hinewai Reserve
Not far from the township of Akaroa (walking distance if you’re really game), lies an idyllic haven of regenerating native bush nestled in the wild south east corner...
The Margaret Mahy Family Playground
If you have kids and are looking for a way to burn some energy in Christchurch’s city centre, look no further than the beloved Margaret Mahy Family Playground.
Nifty
Driving along the industrial end of Christchurch's Cashel Street, you don’t expect to come across a pale pink pop of colour that is the Nifty building.
New Brighton Community Gardens
Around Christchurch Ōtautahi there are so many unique suburbs and within these, there are amazing communities and initiatives that deserve the spotlight.
Movement Art Practice
Start the journey into contemporary dance without judgement.
Brew Academy
Brew Academy gives you the chance to learn to brew, grab a pint from their tap room, and get a mean feed from Smoke ’n’ Barrel, who operate out of the same premises. There’s a lot on offer at Brew Academy, and good beer ties it all together.
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Georges Road Wines
If you like great wine, stunning scenery and a quick escape from the city head to Georges Road Wines in Waipara.
O-Studio
An unique concept, O-Studio is the work of three locals with a wide array of experiences in the world of sport, meditation, yoga and well-being.
Tūranga
It’s not often that grand designs are plucked from the mind’s eye and brought to life. At Tūranga they are, every day.
Rekindle
This is a place for craft, for making things. Rekindle is focused on creating opportunities for resourcefulness – making what we need from what we have around us.
Canterbury Museum
It’s exciting times for Canterbury Museum as a major five-year redevelopment is now underway at its Rolleston Avenue site. In the meantime, a pop-up a few blocks away serves as a temporary museum space.
Christchurch Adventure Park
Christchurch’s innately unique Adventure Park is a tranquil escape for those seeking more than just thrills.