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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.

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Christchurch welcomes a bumper summer of events

Christchurch is gearing up for a bumper summer with a range of top-class events and an ambitious entertainment schedule.

Explore Christchurch Events

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

City parking & transport

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

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Central City Date Nights

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

Caffeine Lab

How to spend a Summer’s day in the city

Take your time looking around every corner and get to know the best summertime spots of the city to spend alone or in the good company of friends, little humans, four-legged friends and other halves.

Summer Times

Summer Times

Christchurch is the place to be this summer, with hundreds of events on the city will be buzzing!

Christchurch i-SITE scavenger hunt map - get out and #explorechristchurch

Download the map, explore your city and answer the questions to be in to win one of six weekly prizes.

Action Bicycle Club

Guide to Shopping Boutiques in the CBD

Make a day of it and pop round to visit the small shops that give the city its unique flavor.

Explore by Bike

Grab the bikes, pack a picnic and enjoy a great family day out exploring the parks, sights and sounds of our CBD.

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Clothing Boutiques in the CBD

The discerning shopper is spoilt for choice with the number of high quality clothing boutiques that call the CBD their home.

Christchurch Art Gallery

Guide to Galleries in the CBD

Christchurch CBD is home to a surprising number of world-class galleries, visit each one to truly appreciate the culture of art that’s alive and kicking within this city.

Tūranga Interior

Rainy day fun in the central city

A rainy day doesn’t mean you need to be stuck inside, check out our comprehensive list of activities for children and adults alike in the central city.

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Exploring the Central City with Mates

Schools nearly out, out-of-office emails nearly on and the gang has been corralled for a day of living it up in the heart of the city. Here are some of the neatest spots to add to your group’s itinerary.

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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Pop-up Adventures you can only have in Christchurch

We’ve gathered some summertime adventures that can only be experienced on Christchurch’s one-of-a-kind central city turf.

Spring walkers

Wellness Wednesday – your official guide Christchurch city

Get fit and have fun while exploring your central city with our awesome Wellness Wednesday ideas!

Why we love Victoria Street

Start with cocktails, then make your way down the popular ‘eat street’ for a progressive dinner.

Hidden eateries

Bold architecture has paved the way for an inner city transformed by secret laneways and courtyards.

Spicy eats in the CBD

Variety is the spice of life and that’s why we love the huge range of spicy foods and refreshing beverages on offer within these awesome inner-city eateries.

Little High Brunch

Guide to best brunch in the CBD

Explore the best places to enjoy brunch in the CBD.

Embassy Coffee

Coffee Roasters in the CBD

Christchurch boasts a great number of unique roasters, many of whom call the CBD their home.

$15 eats in the central city

Want to eat out but don’t want to spend a fortune? We’ve got you covered with some of the best, cheap eats in town.

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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Nights out in the CBD

If you haven’t yet discovered the CBD after sunset, there’s no better time than the present.

A taste of Christchurch's Street Art

The urban phenomenon that is taking the world by storm is alive and kicking in Christchurch’s central city.

Family fun in the CBD

Keep the kids busy, with our great list of central city must dos.

Family friendly Central City restaurants

Family friendly restaurants to take the kids to on your next trip to the city.

10 things to do in Christchurch for $15 or less

You don't have to stretch your budget to experience Christchurch. The city has plenty of things to do without spending a fortune.

The Dark Room

Summer nights in the city

Whatever the occasion – and whatever your bedtime – the central city has your perfect evening down pat.

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Family Fun in central Christchurch

Keep the kids busy, with our great list of central city must dos.
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