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Visiting Christchurch

youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 06:06:24 GMT

Im going to Christchurch for a few days for the Scape Biennale..

Has anybody got any good tips for places to eat, visit, things to do?

Will be staying in the city, but am open to hearing any suggestions..

Thanks in advance..

Re: Visiting Christchurch

lurker172602 — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 06:22:19 GMT

I don't know much about Christchurch, but the biennial look fabulous. Lucky you

Re: Visiting Christchurch

youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 06:28:46 GMT

Thanks Lurker..

Ive never been to Christchurch, but my OH is one of the artists so we are going over..really looking forward to seeing the city..

PS having your butter chicken for dinner tonight..thanks again for such a great recipe...

Re: Visiting Christchurch

kopenhagen5 — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 06:30:54 GMT

I haven't been to NZ myself but have been told by many if you go to Christchurch you should make the trip down to Dunedin and Larnach Castle.

Beautiful spot.

Re: Visiting Christchurch

youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 06:43:33 GMT

Thanks kopes I will do a bit of research..

I lived in Auckland for 4 years, but that seems a long time ago..I would definitely recommend NZ for a holiday- the landscape is simply breathtakingly beautiful..

Hope you are well?

Re: Visiting Christchurch

lurker172602 — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 06:53:16 GMT

@youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit wrote:
Thanks Lurker..
Ive never been to Christchurch, but my OH is one of the artists so we are going over..really looking forward to seeing the city..
PS having your butter chicken for dinner tonight..thanks again for such a great recipe...

Oooo I hope it's ok (your dinner - not the art [just pass me that shovel will you, I'll keep on digging ])

I understand some people are still having problems after the earthquake. I was speaking about it with my family and they said there are still people who haven't had their claims resolved and other issues. .

Re: Visiting Christchurch

lurker172602 — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 06:54:20 GMT

I have just read about the installation you are "involved" with. Very interesting in that environment.

Re: Visiting Christchurch

lurker172602 — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 06:58:15 GMT

@kopenhagen5 wrote:
I haven't been to NZ myself but have been told by many if you go to Christchurch you should make the trip down to Dunedin and Larnach Castle.
Beautiful spot.

It's about a 4.5 hour drive from C'church to Dunedin kopes, but you're right, Dunedin is a lovely little city. That is the area my grandparents (and further back) come from.

There are so many beautiful places to visit in the S.I. that if youcan tried to do them all as side trips she'd never see anything in Christchurch

Re: Visiting Christchurch

youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 07:07:18 GMT

lurker, thats terrible- isnt it?

Such devastation, it affects everyone involved..my OH was living in Newcastle duing the earthquake..when he visited Christchurch last year, it really brought it all back..he took a lot of photos, and walked the city daily to try and work out how he felt, and what he could relate his work to..the work is only now being installed, so although hes made maquettes, he hasnt seen the real artwork yet.

I think it will be v exciting and pretty overwhelming for him..

PS what you talkin' bout re your butter chicken??

Its brilliant- Ive cooked it a number of times- was told to 'put it in the book' by master 19 lol high praise indeed!

Re: Visiting Christchurch

lurker172602 — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 07:41:43 GMT

My sister in law and her husband we're living in Newcastle at that time too. Small world huh?

Re: Visiting Christchurch

youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 08:42:21 GMT

lurker- so small..spooky!

mmm just finished dinner! love that cardomom flavour..happy dance

Re: Visiting Christchurch

lurker172602 — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 09:03:58 GMT

@youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit wrote:
lurker- so small..spooky!

mmm just finished dinner! love that cardomom flavour..happy dance

Do you do the sewing thing? I did until my clever sister suggested tying the cardomon pods up in a muslin square. Sooo much easier

Anywaaaaay, back to visiting Christchurch. I hope someone comes along soon with ideas of where to go, otherwise you may starve

Re: Visiting Christchurch

youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 09:28:27 GMT

Yes, I do the sewing thing! I did think of the muslin sachet, but meh, no muslin! haha..but I really like the sewing thing- seems authentic! Love cardomom- am going to bake an apple (or pear) and cardamom cake when I get back- will post the recipe on the dinner thread..

Yes, wonder where all those who know about Christchurch are??Hope they visit

Re: Visiting Christchurch

youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 22:50:13 GMT

Just reposting in case this was missed...

Does anyone have any tips regarding visiting Christchurch city?

What to see, where to eat etc...?? anyone?

Re: Visiting Christchurch

debra9275 — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 23:26:48 GMT

I've never been there youcan, so I don't have any tips. I wonder if it's all been rebuilt after the earthquake? Will be interesting to hear what you've seen when you come back from there

Re: Visiting Christchurch

youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 01:34:48 GMT

Thanks for replying debra

I dont think its all been rebuilt. Ive seen a few photos, and there seem to be a number of vacant lots, which used to have large buildings..

streets are sometimes one way, and because of access, and building sites etc, which causes confusion and difficulties.

I think they are building the city from the ground up, due to the scale of the devastation..and Ive heard that there are a number of temporary sites that work quite well- container city for example..

I will be sure to report back..

Re: Visiting Christchurch

mainecoon1 — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 03:56:02 GMT

The last time I went to Christchurch was the year before the earthquake, it was a beautiful city and the walk along the river was lovely. If you have time drive to Akaroa it is about 1hr 20 from Christchurch.

Akaroa is a quaint french town you can go dolphin or whale watching, you can also swim with the dolphins from the harbour. They also have the most amazing wool shop that sells beautiful clothes made out of possum and marino wool they are not cheap but the quality and warm are worth the price.

I fell hoplessly in love with the South Island it is so beautiful, the people are lovely and the food is great. I hope you have a good time while you are there.

Re: Visiting Christchurch

youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 04:09:08 GMT

Thanks for your post maine

Not sure if we will have time to get a car, but its always good to know which direction to go!

Im looking forward to seeing the landscape- unfortunately, we arrive late at night, but I used to love flying into Auckland and seeing that first glimpse of dark rich green and the brooding mountains...

Re: Visiting Christchurch

imastawka — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 04:35:17 GMT

I know it's not Auckland or Christchurch -

A pilot's view of the descent into Queenstown - full screen is best

Just lovely

Re: Visiting Christchurch

ooak3 — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 04:43:25 GMT

@youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit wrote:
Im going to Christchurch for a few days for the Scape Biennale..

Has anybody got any good tips for places to eat, visit, things to do?
Will be staying in the city, but am open to hearing any suggestions..
Thanks in advance..

just dont buy a battered muscle from a fish n chip shop ---- worst thing i ever tasted!!!

it was 40 years ago though so maybe they have improved yuk