Welcome to 65C Douglas Road in Amberley North Canterbury
Food scene
Great wine tasting, book a table for lunch. We love going here.
23 locals recommend
Black Estate Wines
614 Omihi RdGreat wine tasting, book a table for lunch. We love going here.
Greystone Wines
376 Omihi RdGreat local organic wines
Waipara Springs Winery and Cafe
409 Omihi RdNor'Wester Cafe
95 Main N RdGood food, easy walk from our house.
Bunsen
2 Worcester StreetGreat cafe opposite the Canterbury museum
This is a great boutique brewery making their own craft beer where you can sample and also buy a pizza and sit outside.
11 locals recommend
Brew Moon
12 Markham StThis is a great boutique brewery making their own craft beer where you can sample and also buy a pizza and sit outside.
Better Half Kitchen & Bar
14 Ashworths Beach Road7 minute drive away. Opening times
Wed-Fri: 11.30AM-10PM
Sat-Sun: 9AM-10PM
Railway Tavern Bar
40 Douglas RdGreat fish and chips.
little vintage espresso cafe
20 Markham StVery close to our house for a coffee and snack
Amberley Pies
1 Markham StreetVery close to our house for pies and cakes (also
Eccles cakes)
Paris Bakery Cafe
96b Carters RoadGreat pastries, coffee, pies and cakes
Amberley Hotel Cork & Crown Restaurant
84 Carters RoadNewly refurbished. Definitely worth a visit.
Amberley Hotel Crown & Pantry
84 Carters RdExcellent range of local wines and very friendly service.
Great little winery, lovely space outside to sit and enjoy a wine tasting. Very friendly.
Torlesse Wines
Loffhagen DriveGreat little winery, lovely space outside to sit and enjoy a wine tasting. Very friendly.
City/town information
Must visit for spas and hot pools and a meal afterwards. Very relaxing. Only 60 minute drive away.
64 locals recommend
Hanmer Springs
Must visit for spas and hot pools and a meal afterwards. Very relaxing. Only 60 minute drive away.
We love Amberley. The town is close to Christchurch and sits on the edge of the Waipara wine region and only 1 hour away from Hanmer Springs.
https://visithurunui.co.nz/discover/hidden-gems/
6 locals recommend
Amberley
We love Amberley. The town is close to Christchurch and sits on the edge of the Waipara wine region and only 1 hour away from Hanmer Springs.
https://visithurunui.co.nz/discover/hidden-gems/
Sightseeing
North Hagley Park
14 Riccarton AveBeautiful park for a walk and visit the botanic gardens
See the history of New Zealand with great displays, just next to Hagley park.
390 locals recommend
Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveSee the history of New Zealand with great displays, just next to Hagley park.
Go whale watching. Have a great drive up the coast for a day in Kaikoura. Enjoy some local food
38 locals recommend
Whale Watch Kaikoura
Whaleway Station RoadGo whale watching. Have a great drive up the coast for a day in Kaikoura. Enjoy some local food
Iron Ridge Quarry
Open Sundays
10am to 5pm
City advice
Don't miss
Amberley Farmers Market 9 - 12.30 every Saturday
https://amberleyfarmersmarket.org.nz/
Various stalls including a baker delivering sourdough bread, almond croissants, cinnamon iced rolls.
Other stall including cheese, vegetable, coffee, honey, eggs.
Best to get there early before 10.00