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Welcome to Ōtautahi Christchurch’s new spring celebration.

Christchurch for Foodies

Come into town, eat and drink, and make your out-of-town friends jealous. Your city a world-class foodie destination, so get your lips around the CBD this winter.

Sumner Beach

Things To Do

From the Isaac Theatre Royal to EntX, Alice Cinema and the Christchurch Arts Festival, your city is ready to wow and entertain you. It’s time to come back, get into it, and enjoy!

Family Fun

Playgrounds and basketball courts, swings and scooters, this city is built for the whole family. Explore, have fun, and laugh your way around the CBD!

Hapa

City Shopping

So many shops, so little time. Get into the CBD for all your shopping and gifting desires. It’s all here in your fresh CBD.

Arts & Culture

The Art Gallery and Tūranga, theatres and cinemas, your city centre is stacked with arts and culture.

Inati Exterior

Why I love the central city – Lisa Levy, INATI

INATI is one of Christchurch’s top foodie destinations and sits firmly at the top of TripAdvisor’s local restaurant recommendations. In less than two years it has made a huge impact on the culinary culture of the city.

Groovy Glasses

Why I love the central city – Trudy McLean, Groovy Glasses

Trudy, owner of Groovy Glasses on New Regent Street has worked in the central city for 35 years and talks to us about her favourite parts of the city.

Jed Joyce

Why I love the central city – Jed Joyce, Founder of Rollickin' Gelato

Rollickin' Gelato is a Christchurch phenomenon. Jed talked to us about why he loves Christchurch’s central city.

James Bagrie Caffeine Laboratory

People the key to a humming central city - James Bagrie Caffeine Laboratory Owner

Caffeine Laboratory owner James Bagrie says a tipping point is coming. It’s people that will change the city centre. It’s time to come back and explore town – find your place.

Margaret Mahy Playground Water Feature

Why I love the Margaret Mahy Playground – Kaitlyn, age 6

Kaitlyn showed us some of her favourite parts of this central city playground, named the best of its kind in the country!

Blair Jackson

Why I love the central city – Christchurch Art Gallery Director, Blair Jackson

Blair Jackson is Christchurch Art Gallery Director. He’s worked in the central city for just over 30 years, and for the last 12 years at the Art Gallery. He lives in Richmond and walks to work every day.

Tom Newfield

Celebrities and hungry mouths - Tom Newfield talks about Earl

Earl is one of the city’s trendiest eateries. Warm and light-filled with a simple menu, could this be your new hang-out? It’s time to come back and explore town – find your place.

Dan Taiaroa Greenhouse

Dan Taiaroa chats about Greenhouse

A balcony nightclub in central Christchurch? Sign me up. Greenhouse is the city’s newest hangout, set up for high-flying cocktails and higher-flying DJ sets.

Wayne and Madlen Universo

Why I love the central city - Madlen Shaw, Universo

Serving fine food in a modern environment, Universo Brasserie and Bar has become a staple on the Christchurch foodie itinerary. Wayne and Madlen Shaw’s dining experience is the ideal way to wrap up a visit to the Art Gallery.

Why I love the central city - Shelly Sefton, Diner 66

American burgers, fries, pancakes, sandwiches and 43 flavours of milkshake. In central Christchurch? Get outta town – we love this. We caught up with Shelley Sefton of Diner 66 to chat about running a business in the city centre.

Shopology

Shopology is a champion of local goods

World

WORLD Clothing sits pride of place in SALT District

We chat to WORLD designer and director Benny Castles about life in Christchurch city centre.

The Salt District Precinct

Drinking & dining in the Salt District

When the sun goes down, the lights turn on in the Salt district with an invitation to wine and dine the night away.

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Central city date nights

Date night inspiration, to get you out of the house and exploring the central city.

Grain

Best coffee spots in the Salt District

The Salt District is the gritty, character-packed part of town where you’ll find historical buildings rubbing shoulders with new office blocks and modern architecture.

City parking & transport

With loads of parking options in the central city, you are guaranteed to find a park.

Explore All Christchurch Based Events

Your guide to discovering 'What's On' in Christchurch!

Welles Street

Best craft beer spots in the CBD

With the growing number of establishments offering interesting brews in great locations, Christchurch CBD definitely won’t disappoint the craft beer enthusiast.

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