24 hours in Christchurch
#1
24 hours in Christchurch
I've visited Chch several times over the past few years but in a couple of weeks time I am flying down there on my own (from Welly) to catch up with a friend who is 'passing through' NZ.
Where do you suggest I stay - city centre/outskirts/close to airport?
I wont be spending all 24 hours with my friend so what else shall I do whilst there?
Where do you suggest I stay - city centre/outskirts/close to airport?
I wont be spending all 24 hours with my friend so what else shall I do whilst there?
#2
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Re: 24 hours in Christchurch
We stayed right opposite the casino and ate at their all you can eat buffet which I have to say was bloody good value for money and atleast a year ago was really good food.
From there you could hoon watch,walk thru the rather seedy red light zone (if you can tell it apart from the town centre that is) or dodge the street gangs!
happy trip
From there you could hoon watch,walk thru the rather seedy red light zone (if you can tell it apart from the town centre that is) or dodge the street gangs!
happy trip
#3
Re: 24 hours in Christchurch
Hi there, a motel along Bealey Ave would be handy.
If you have a few spare hours, take a walk along to the Botanic gardens and the Avon River. All the leaves are turning colour and falling off.
the museum is along the same way as well. Gold coin entry.
The arts Centre is in the same place so thats worth a visit too.
Have fun!
If you have a few spare hours, take a walk along to the Botanic gardens and the Avon River. All the leaves are turning colour and falling off.
the museum is along the same way as well. Gold coin entry.
The arts Centre is in the same place so thats worth a visit too.
Have fun!
#4
Re: 24 hours in Christchurch
24 hours - I would hole up in your hotel and avoid the local...they're certifiable
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Re: 24 hours in Christchurch
Piffle!!! The're great people, what you see is what you get! If I had 24 hours in Chch, I'd visit arts centre, museum, Hagley Park, stroll along the banks of the rivers, get a car and drive down to the estuary and take a look at my old sailing club MPYC then up onto the Summit Road and hopefully have fish and chips at Akaroa! Stay in a motel on Ricarton Rd (sp). If there was anytime left I'd probably attempt Greymouth and back via Arthurs Pass! I wish ...
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Re: 24 hours in Christchurch
Hiya
Avoid any motel on Bealey Ave as the boy racers hoon up and down there all night! A really good, funky & cheap place is HotelSO right in the City Centre so nice and handy for restaurants etc.
Things to do as already suggested:
Hagley Park, Sumner, Lyttleton, Arts Centre, Art Gallery and a good genereal look around the town.
Avoid any motel on Bealey Ave as the boy racers hoon up and down there all night! A really good, funky & cheap place is HotelSO right in the City Centre so nice and handy for restaurants etc.
Things to do as already suggested:
Hagley Park, Sumner, Lyttleton, Arts Centre, Art Gallery and a good genereal look around the town.
#7
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Re: 24 hours in Christchurch
How about the Antarctic Centre not far from the airport. I loved it there
#8
Re: 24 hours in Christchurch
Hiya
Avoid any motel on Bealey Ave as the boy racers hoon up and down there all night! A really good, funky & cheap place is HotelSO right in the City Centre so nice and handy for restaurants etc.
Things to do as already suggested:
Hagley Park, Sumner, Lyttleton, Arts Centre, Art Gallery and a good genereal look around the town.
Avoid any motel on Bealey Ave as the boy racers hoon up and down there all night! A really good, funky & cheap place is HotelSO right in the City Centre so nice and handy for restaurants etc.
Things to do as already suggested:
Hagley Park, Sumner, Lyttleton, Arts Centre, Art Gallery and a good genereal look around the town.
My thinking is to either spend the night at this hotel and wander round town/museums/galleries
or
hotel near airport with gym/pool/sauna where I can chillax till I meet up with my friend in the afternoon/evening.
#10
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Re: 24 hours in Christchurch
we stayed in the IBIS in March and it was fit for purpose - it is just round the corner from cathedral square. 10 minute walk to botanic gardens and a two minutes to some nice restaurants which face out onto the avon
#11
Re: 24 hours in Christchurch
I saw this hotel advertised and it does look funky and suitable for one night (rooms look tiny with miniscule bathroom).
My thinking is to either spend the night at this hotel and wander round town/museums/galleries
or
hotel near airport with gym/pool/sauna where I can chillax till I meet up with my friend in the afternoon/evening.
My thinking is to either spend the night at this hotel and wander round town/museums/galleries
or
hotel near airport with gym/pool/sauna where I can chillax till I meet up with my friend in the afternoon/evening.
Lot of things have already been mentioned to do, perhaps the Dux de Lux for food as it seems a big Christchurch tradition (it is all vegetarian) while you are down by the Art Centre. The Art Gallery has some interesting exhibitions on, depends what is on when you are down.
Akaroa is nice for a half day trip, you can go by shuttle from the I-Site.
#12
Re: 24 hours in Christchurch
Stay at ours and with the money you save you could hire a car ????
Neil
Neil
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Re: 24 hours in Christchurch
Ok so I have decided on city centre. Now what to do with my 24 hours?
I've done most of the touristy things so I think I will have a relaxing day. Does anybody have a recommendation for a day spa in the city centre (that wont break the bank)?
I've done most of the touristy things so I think I will have a relaxing day. Does anybody have a recommendation for a day spa in the city centre (that wont break the bank)?
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Re: 24 hours in Christchurch
I know it's a bit further out but this place is worth a look. http://www.riccartonhouse.co.nz/