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Christchurch

Christchurch (Māori: Ōtautahi) is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the second most-populous urban area in the country. As well as having the most attractions of any place in the South Island, it's the major international entry point for visiting the rest of the island. It is on the east coast of the South Island, and is the centre of the Canterbury region.

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  1. Eat

    Addington Coffee Co-Op

    Sells fair trade coffee and clothing in a lively atmosphere. Also has a laundry.

    Mon–Fri 7:30AM–4PM, Sat Sun 9AM–4PMBrunch dishes $9–22

  2. Do

    Christchurch Adventure Park

    Very good mountain biking trails for advanced, intermediate and beginner bikers, and also zip-lines. Take the chairlift up then bike down. There are bike and gear rentals, lessons and skills clinics, and a cafe and bar. There are charges for the chairlift, rather than the biking as such – you can take the uphill trail for free.

  3. See

    Christchurch Botanic Gardens

    30 hectares of exotic and indigenous plants and trees wrapped in a loop of the picturesque Avon River and linking to the 160-hectare Hagley Park. These put the "Garden" in the "Garden City", and the combined total with Hagley Park makes them the second largest inner city park in the world (after New York's Central Park). A new visitor centre and cafe opened in 2014.

    Gates open 7AM until one hour before sunset, conservatories 10:15AM–4PM. Information centre open 10:15AM–4PM daily summer, 11AM-3PM winterFree

  4. Do

    Christchurch Gondola

    Ride in an enclosed gondola car up to the summit of the Port Hills then view the Heritage Time Tunnel exhibit, take an outdoor nature walk, visit the cafe and shop. The trip takes 10 min but it is recommended to allow an hour all up. An hourly shuttle bus with the sign "Gondola" runs from 9:30AM-4PM in summer from Cathedral Square (beside Tram Stop 2). The shuttle bus costs $6 one way, and you can buy tickets in advance at Tram Stop 1 in Cathedral Junction (no dates on the ticket thus can be used anytime) or from the bus driver directly. Alternatively, you can take #8 public bus from Bus Interchange.

    summer 10AM-5PM, winter 10AM-4PM, 26 Dec–31 Jan 9AM–6PMAdult $42, child (5-15 years) $22, family (2 adults and up to 3 children) $117, passenger & own mountain bike $30, or with mountain bike hire $70. Discount of 10% when booking online 7 days in advance. $5 discount when buying together with Tram one day pass

  5. Eat

    Perry's Cafe

    Surprisingly good cafeteria-style food with touches of cafe class, gets crowded around lunchtime.

    Mon-Fri 7AM-4:30PMmains $7-12, coffee $4

  6. Eat

    Under the Red Verandah

    Offers a range of food incorporating fair trade coffee, free range eggs and gluten-free baked goods.

    Breakfast and lunch 7:30AM-3PMBig breakfast $25, coffee $4

  7. Eat Not mapped

    C1 Espresso

    A café that serves food via pneumatic tube.

    Mon-Fri 7AM-9PM, Sat Sun &AM-5PMburger $24, coffee $5.20