Nearby Attractions
REstart Mall
Re:START is an outdoor retail space consisting of temporary buildings made from shipping containers. Opened in October 2011, Re:START has been steadily growing to approximately 40 retailers, a number of food caravans and a market on the weekend.
The shops are full of premium fashion, shoes, food and Kiwi-icon based products. The gorgeous retail mix combined with the vibrant exterior colours and the uniformity of shapes makes it not unlike Toytown in a more upmarket dimension.
Source: http://www.christchurchnz.com/destinations/christchurch/restart-container-mall/
Christchurch is a garden city on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, set on the Canterbury Plains. Flat-bottomed punts glide on the Avon River, which runs through the city centre. On its banks are cycling paths, the green expanse of Hagley Park and the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. In 2010 and 2011, 2 major earthquakes destroyed many city-centre buildings, and restoration work continues.
Skiing and Snowboarding
When the temperature drops, Canterbury's peaks become a winter playground - with more ski areas than anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere.
From family friendly fields to off-piste exhileration, our region caters to anyone looking for snow-fuelled fun and advernture. When you're planning your time on the slopes, Canterbury serves up snow in healthy quantities.
Ski fields proximity means in 90 minutes you can go from the city centre to the field.
http://www.christchurchnz.com/what-to-see-and-do/skiing-and-snowboarding/
Events
Check out Event Finder for all the upcoming events going on in Christchurch:
http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/whatson/events/christchurch
Beaches
The coastline of Christchurch has much to offer for both recreational activities and for our wildlife.
http://ccc.govt.nz/cityleisure/parkswalkways/popularparks/christchurchbeaches/index.aspx
Bars and Restaurants
Explore Christchurch and Canterbury dining from relaxed cafés and bars to romantic fine dining. Our culturally diverse region has something to satisfy all tastes and budgets.