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2026 Recommended on Restaurant GURU

Do not know much about this. But we my wife Bridget has a GURU AWORD! Great job Bridget and Team. Click on award for link...

Virtual & Retro

Virtual & Retro. Canterbury’s one and only virtual reality arcade, located in Ashburton, only an hour drive from Christchurch and/or Timaru....

Homemade Kiwi Comfort: A Taste of New Zealand's Heart

When life gets tough, there's nothing quite like a plate of comfort food to soothe the soul. Here at the Chertsey Cafe, we love bringing you the very best of homemade, locally-produced South Island, New Zealand comfort food.But what exactly is comfort food, and why does it hold such a special place in our hearts?Comfort food is more than just sustenance; it's a warm hug for your taste buds and a gentle reminder of home. We turn to these familiar flavours when we're stressed, tired, or simply in ...

Best places to stop between Ashburton and Christchurch

Route 1 between Ashburton and Christchurch is flat. Driving through dairy land is an exercise in counting cows - but that doesn’t mean there’s nowhere interesting to stop and explore.The drive between Ashburton and Christchurch takes just over an hour and is about 87km.Even though it’s a relatively short drive, it’s worth making the most of it to explore some of the lesser-known places to stop between Ashburton and Christchurch....