FAQ

Where to eat in Christchurch 

There are dozens of amazing places to eat in Christchurch –  If you’re hungry, check out Little High Eatery or Smash Palace and Brick Farm or dozens of other options to eat out here

Where to buy manuka honey in Christchurch 

Comvita and Manuka South offer the best range of Manuka honey in Christchurch. 

Where to stay in Christchurch 

Hotel 115 is a hotel located in the heart of Christchurch and is one of the most popular and convient places to stay when you’re visiting the South Island. 

Where to buy MetroCard Christchurch 

You can buy a MetroCard at all libraries, convenience stores or bus interchanges. For locations go here.

Where to shop in Christchurch 

The Crossing and The Tannery are some of the best places to shop in Christchurch. If you’re looking for appliances, clothes or gifts view more shopping locations here.

What to see in Christchurch 

Walk the beautiful botanic gardens, get a coffee at caffeine laboratory, visit the cardboard cathedral, get out of town and visit the alpacas in Akaroa. Plenty more to see and do in a day.

What is the weather in Christchurch 

You view the current conditions on Met Service’s website. 

What to do in Christchurch at night

Head to the Isaac Theatre Royal or The Court Theatre for a night out at the theatre, there are endless things you can do in Christchurch at night.

What do in Christchurch for free 

Visit the many weekend markets, take a stroll through the Botanic Gardens or explore the new and the rubble in a post-quake Christchurch. There is so much you can do in Christchurch for free or on a budget.

What to do in Christchurch with kids 

Take them to see the Alpacas and Dolphins in Akaroa’s french colony just 80 minutes from Christchurch. For something more local, take the kids to the Orana Wildlife Park.

When does it snow in Christchurch 

Snow falls are usually expected once or twice a year on the hill suburbs of Christchurch and about once every second year on the plains.
Average High-Temperature Ranges:
Summer (Dec – Feb): Daytime 21°C – 23°C.
Autumn (Mar-May): Daytime 14°C – 20°C.

How to get to Christchurch airport 

You can order an Uber, Ola or other local taxi from anywhere in Christchurch. It will cost you 

$8-12 or you can catch the bus from the CBD view the timetable here.

How far from Christchurch to Queenstown

It is a 6-hour drive (483.3 km) via State Highway 8.

How far is Akaroa from Christchurch 

It is a 1 h 20 min drive (81.2 km) via New Zealand State Highway 75/State Highway 75

How far is Lake Tekapo from Christchurch

It is a 2 h 50 min drive (226km) via New Zealand State Highway 1 / State Highway 79



May 9, 2020 by HOTEL115