4 family-friendly snow spots
Ski, snowboard, or spectate while beautiful white peaks watch over you – discover the places Canterbury families favour when it comes to enjoying the snow. Mt Hutt Crowned New Zealand’s best ski resort at the World Ski Awards for 10 consecutive years, Mt Hutt understands the importance of a family-friendly snow experience. Four […]
Destination Kaikōura
Coastal and captivating, put Kaikōura on your travel to-do list this season, taking this ABC activity guide along for the ride. A: Admire the sunrise Challenge yourself to skip the snooze button and wake up early for a sunrise date. Lace up and journey to a gorgeous lookout, the Kaikōura Lookout, or Mt […]
Luxury apartment on New Regent St: Elysian Du Regent
For lovers of luxury, high-end accommodation in the soul of the city. The quintessentially quirky and vibrant New Regent St is now home to the city’s newest and most well-appointed prestigious address. The good news is that it’s yours to rent. Thanks to the major renovation efforts of Christchurch’s Gill family, 1 New […]
Beautiful & boutique in Harewood: Omarino Estate
Do you have a vision for a wedding in a rural setting, without the hassle of driving into the country, away from amenities such as Christchurch Airport? That may sound like a mission impossible, yet actually it is mission possible when you choose Omarino Estate as your venue. This family-run boutique venue sits […]
Lyttelton, historic to hipster
Soon to host the upcoming ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, Lyttelton, a port town located on the picturesque Banks Peninsula, is an area rich in architectural history. In 2009 Lyttelton was awarded Category I Historic Area status by the Historic Places Trust. The town’s historical significance was severely impacted by the devastating […]
Hot and Spicy in Methven: Nawab Eatery
Methven is certainly best known as being the gateway to the snow. However, the town has grown, and in the last handful of years it has become an all-season destination with activities such as jet boating, hot air ballooning, scenic flights and mountain biking. The latest addition to all the attractions is relaxing […]
City sights and delights
Strolling the streets is idyllic, however hopping aboard one of the city’s iconic heritage trams is an even better way to explore the inner city. Christchurch’s Central Business District (CBD) has much to offer visitors and locals alike, day and night. Aside from its beautiful heritage buildings, the inner garden city is a […]
Legendary lunches to dining and nightlife: Viaduct Restaurant
Christchurch favourite Viaduct Restaurant has done it again with a revamped menu upping the ante in winter dining stakes along Oxford Terrace. Top of the must-do list at this multi-dimensional eatery overlooking the Avon River is a new Legendary Lunch with drinks package available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. You won’t […]
Following the light
When Matariki fireworks streak into the night sky at New Brighton Pier on Saturday July 10, Sheena Baines will light up too. Events Manager at Spectrum Lighting and Sound, Sheena has been leading one of the teams responsible for several aspects of Ōtautahi-Christchurch’s first ever Matariki light and fireworks display! Proudly […]
A hop, skip and jump away
Less than half an hour drive away from Christchurch is the lovely river town of Kaiapoi. The location has a real water theme around its most popular activities. We look at all of the reasons you should check out this little town that’s only a hop, skip, and a jump away. […]
