Holiday Destination?? Christchurch

**PinkPalace** · March 19th, 2010, 10:42 AM

Hi Girls

DH and i are planning a mini break next year to christchurch.
Wondering if anyone can tell us things to do or good places to stay.
Happy to do 1-2 night a little distance (keeping in mind we dont have a car or camper!)

xx

**LimeSlice** · March 19th, 2010, 10:49 AM

Christchurch is beautiful!
The Chateau on the Park is stunning and is close to everything (not that anything is very far in Christchurch! lol)

If you get the time, I really recommend hiring a car and going to Hanmer Springs for the day. It is only about 90 mins form Chch and is just beautiful - they have hot springs! The best day out ever!

There is also a restaurant in the city, can't remember the name!! but it is perfect for a nice dinner, divine food and not too exxy. The most sublime deserts in Christchurch!

**PinkPalace** · March 19th, 2010, 12:15 PM

Thanks LS

Hamner springs looks so wonderful! might try to organise 2 nights up there!

**LimeSlice** · March 19th, 2010, 12:45 PM

lol I did mean to say I will ask my SIL the name of that restaurant for you! rofl

slyder · March 19th, 2010, 01:24 PM

If you're into gardens and cool stuff that Mother Nature grows, the Botanical Gardens are a must see. Plus the garden restaurant there was cheap and awesome.

The River Avon has some beautiful paths alongside too.

**Doing my best** · March 19th, 2010, 01:49 PM

There is also a restaurant in the city, can't remember the name!! but it is perfect for a nice dinner, divine food and not too exxy. The most sublime deserts in Christchurch!

Are you talking about Strawberry Fare?

***Beema*** · March 19th, 2010, 02:16 PM

We stayed in a gorgeous old hotel Warners Christchurch in the centre of town on cathedral square, the food was stunning and the building had so much character, the lift was so old school that you had to run in and grab the handle and hold it up while everyone piled in otherwise the doors would shut on you

So it was a lot of fun and really lovely, and osmething a little bit different