Guidebook for Butler's Rest Farmstay, Banks Peninsula.
Food Scene
Good food & local ales available. Can get very busy around 6-7pm can get less busy after 8pm. Booking for dining may be advisable.
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The Famous Grouse Hotel
2 Gerald StGood food & local ales available. Can get very busy around 6-7pm can get less busy after 8pm. Booking for dining may be advisable.
Great coffee & cake here which is also on the route to Akaroa.
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Little River Cafe & Store
4247 Christchurch Akaroa RdGreat coffee & cake here which is also on the route to Akaroa.
Local Handcrafted Cheese....watch cheesemaking here. Can also purchase local made preserves.
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Barrys Bay Cheese
5807 Christchurch Akaroa RdLocal Handcrafted Cheese....watch cheesemaking here. Can also purchase local made preserves.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner available here. Also has a bar.
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The Brasserie Kitchen & Bar
41 Rue LavaudBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner available here. Also has a bar.
L'Escargot Rouge
67 Beach RdIcecream, cakes, pies, sandwiches, coffee can be purchased here.
A restaurant & bar with a spectacular panoramic view of Akaroa Harbour. Breakfast, lunch & dinner to be found here, along with an extensive wine list.
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Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
57 Beach RdA restaurant & bar with a spectacular panoramic view of Akaroa Harbour. Breakfast, lunch & dinner to be found here, along with an extensive wine list.
A nice local Pub & Restaurant - about a 10 minute drive from the Cottage
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Tai Tapu Hotel Restaurant, Bar & Function Venue
780 Old Taitapu RdA nice local Pub & Restaurant - about a 10 minute drive from the Cottage
A good Christchurch Restaurant if planning on spending a day there sightseeing
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Twenty Seven Steps
A good Christchurch Restaurant if planning on spending a day there sightseeing
5th Street
5 Elgin StA good gluten free menu available here as well
Drinks & Nightlife
Locally brewed beer & ales available here. Feel sure you can also dine here. Music also on certain evenings.
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The Laboratory
17 W BeltLocally brewed beer & ales available here. Feel sure you can also dine here. Music also on certain evenings.
Renowned for a great selection of speciality pizza's here all made in their own pizza oven. Beers & ales. Quite often live music. Also a spectacular view of Akaroa & many bays in the distance.
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Hilltop Tavern
5207 Christchurch Akaroa RdRenowned for a great selection of speciality pizza's here all made in their own pizza oven. Beers & ales. Quite often live music. Also a spectacular view of Akaroa & many bays in the distance.
Parks & Nature
Herbert Peak
A reasonably easy hiking trail which will reward you with stunning views.
Taman Satwa Orana
793 McLeans Island RdA must go see - a great day out here.
Founded in 1863, a must to visit for the spectacular flower & tree displays.
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Taman Botani Christchurch
Rolleston AvenueFounded in 1863, a must to visit for the spectacular flower & tree displays.
Can spend a reasonably good day here - for all the family
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Taman Satwa Willowbank
60 Hussey RdCan spend a reasonably good day here - for all the family
Arts & Culture
Interesting place to visit - feel sure it fits into the museum catergory.
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The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
Interesting place to visit - feel sure it fits into the museum catergory.
Museum Canterbury
66 Rolleston AveAn interesting place to visit
Open daily - with free admission
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Museum Angkatan Udara Selandia Baru
45 Harvard AveOpen daily - with free admission
Shopping
A good selection of shops here situated in the old tannery - can be a bit pricier - but certainly worth a visit.
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The Tannery
3 Garlands RdA good selection of shops here situated in the old tannery - can be a bit pricier - but certainly worth a visit.
New World Halswell
346 Halswell RdA 20 minute drive to this Supermarket
Pot Pourri
60 Rue LavaudAkaroa Fudge & Gift Shop
The Palms
New Brighton RoadA major Shopping Centre with a Cinema as well
Entertainment & Activities
Learn all about Christchurch's historic & vintage Trams. Which are now back in operation again in the City. You can hop on & hop off of these in the city & at the same time tour parts of Christchurch.
Tramway Historical Society Inc
275 Bridle Path RdLearn all about Christchurch's historic & vintage Trams. Which are now back in operation again in the City. You can hop on & hop off of these in the city & at the same time tour parts of Christchurch.
An exeptional place to visit, close to Christchurch Airport & open every day of the year.
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Pusat Antartika Internasional
38 Orchard RdAn exeptional place to visit, close to Christchurch Airport & open every day of the year.
Rumah Raksasa
70 Rue BalguerieA very interesting & quirky place to visit.
Guided Tours are available here - 4 tours are available throughout the day, bookings will be essential. A farm shop can also be found here......shamarra-alpacas.co.nz
Shamarra Alpacas
328 Wainui Main RdGuided Tours are available here - 4 tours are available throughout the day, bookings will be essential. A farm shop can also be found here......shamarra-alpacas.co.nz
A good roomy Cinema at Riccarton - & admission is very reasonably priced
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HOYTS NZ
Rotherham StreetA good roomy Cinema at Riccarton - & admission is very reasonably priced
Sightseeing
See the City & Canterbury Plains from a stunning 360 degree view.
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Christchurch Gondola
See the City & Canterbury Plains from a stunning 360 degree view.
Swimming with Dolphins
Main WharfA very popular activity.
Akaroa Lighthouse
145 Hempleman DrA short walk from the harbour & shops.
A 10 minute drive from the Cottage - exhilerating surf on this beach. There is a gem museum here or walk along the beach where you can discover many colourful pebbles. There is a - No Swimming - notice on this beach tho as currents can be dangerous, but you can fish here.
Birdlings Flat
A 10 minute drive from the Cottage - exhilerating surf on this beach. There is a gem museum here or walk along the beach where you can discover many colourful pebbles. There is a - No Swimming - notice on this beach tho as currents can be dangerous, but you can fish here.
Cruises around Akaroa & Banks Peninsula aboard a stylish vessel - 3 departure times throughout the Summer season.... akaroadolphins.co.nz
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Akaroa Pharmacy
55 Beach RdCruises around Akaroa & Banks Peninsula aboard a stylish vessel - 3 departure times throughout the Summer season.... akaroadolphins.co.nz