Summer Guide

It's time to try these quintessential Christchurch activities and attractions.

Make the most of the summer days in Christchurch. Head out and explore the best of the city with our guide.

Christchurch is the place to start every adventure, with unexpected gems in every direction. Discover new worlds of wonder as you explore the region and the many day drips that are only a short drive away. 

Summer in Otautahi Christchurch – aaah, is there anything better? Sun’s out, the trees are green and the events calendar is packed. Here are some top picks of what’s on in the city over the next few months.

Ride through a forest, tear down the Port Hills, or test your fitness with a hill climb. From absolute novice to full throttle expert, there’s plenty on offer.

Summer is here! Take after-work drinks to the next level. Enjoy cocktails from new heights. For the best views in the CBD, our rooftop bars have you sorted. Enjoy yourself, support our amazing bars, restaurants and businesses.

Whether you’re looking to settle in for an evening of people watching or prefer to enjoy your long black in solitude, keep scrolling for where to find outdoor dining in Christchurch.

Crispy chips and battered fish - a match made in salty heaven. Here is a list of places you can get your Fish and Chip fix in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

Ōtautahi Christchurch is blessed with numerous surf breaks, many of which are located right in the suburbs.

Summer means lazy days at the beach, meeting friends and having fun! Here in Christchurch, we are lucky to have some awesome beaches on our doorstep.

With a vibrant and growing arts scene, Christchurch has earned a strong reputation as the home of street art.

Ōtautahi Christchurch has heaps of fun family activities to encourage you to get out there and enjoy some time together. Explore our top picks.

It wouldn't be a real Kiwi summer without great ice cream! Luckily it's easy to get your ice cream cravings sorted! Here are our top picks.

Get the whole family out on these child-friendly walking trails. Burn off the kids' energy exploring waterfalls, animal sculptures, or rock giants.

Grab those sneakers and enjoy the awesome scenery which makes Ōtautahi such a special place to live. Here's our list of the top five short walks with amazing views around Christchurch.

Need to entertain the kids? Check our cheat sheet on the best places in the city to take the kids for a scooter or a cycle.

Grab the fam and fill the chilly bin, because we’ve found the best spots to use the city’s free barbies for a fun day out.

Are these the best craft beer spots in Christchurch? We reckon this list nails it. Does your favourite bar/brew make the cut?

Part of the fun of being a kid in summer is splashing in and around the water and having a ball.

Nestled high above the hills of French Farm on the Akaroa Harbour’s western bays, lies a patch of land like no other. Blessed with some of - if not THE - most astonishing views of Akaroa, sits Shamarra Alpacas, a working stud and farm retreat closely resembling heaven on earth.

90 minutes’ scenic drive from central Christchurch, in Otautahi’s sprawling backyard lies the quaint and quirky seaside town of Akaroa. Sporting a permanent population of little over 600, this charming stop has all the flavour of a French Riviera in the south pacific.

Canterbury is made for outdoor recreation - with rolling countryside, lush green spaces, brilliant blue waterways, and a dynamic alpine environment.

Get out and about around Ōtautahi this summer and take your furry best friend with you!

Nestled upon the shore of the extinct volcanic caldera lies the romantic French colonial village of Akaroa. A peaceful paradise and playground of the locals, in this tourist haven lies a hidden garden of Eden where the coven craft alchemy and play with magic. Peer inside the distillery door of the Akaroa Craft Distillery Tasting House to find a bouquet of smells and a fountain of flavours to charm even the most stubborn tastebuds.