Sahaa : Sahaa is Auckland's only north African restaurant, but even if the city was packed with other places offering the cuisine of Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco, this place would probably still... read more

Burger Wisconsin : A burger isn’t just a straight-forward burger anymore; a bite from the beef-in-a-bun industry these days invariably comes with a twist. Thankfully for Christchurch’s meat-and-bread... read more

Wildfire : Carnivores of the world unite at Wildfire, a traditional Brazilian steakhouse (churrascaria). After warming up with starters such as sirloin on cassava chips, the fun really begins. At... read more

The Bodhi Tree - Cuisine of Burma : While Christchurch is home to a wide variety of great restaurants, it is hard to find any that are booked out on a regular basis well in advance. That’s why it’s amazing that The Bodhi... read more

Canton Cafe : If you see a group of people loitering around Kingsland's New North Rd, there’s no cause for alarm; they're just waiting to get a table at the Canton Cafe. You can book to avoid the... read more

Christchurch Tramway : If you’re new to the city, one of the best ways to view the central area is from Christchurch’s only tram. On a relatively small 2.5km track, it passes by the Botanical Gardens, the Arts... read more

East : East's simple but stylish decor oozes effortless Zen cool. The menu promises ‘tasty, fresh, healthy, modern styled Asian food’, and it demands interaction. Choose from 11 main dishes... read more

Fishmongers : Hollywood star Jack Black chose to buy his fish and chips here when he was in Christchurch for the filming of King Kong - a claim to fame this place is undoubtedly proud of. That... read more