The Top 10 Thing To Do And See In Papanui Christchurch New Zealand

Papanui, like the rest of Christchurch, is slowly but surely recovering from the damage caused by major earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. A whole host of attractions, sights, and eateries are cropping up or reopening after restoration work. Here are 10 of the most interesting things to see and do in the neighborhood.

1. Brunch at Strawberry Fare

Restaurant, European, Vegetarian

Strawberry Fare, part of the Carlton Mill Hotel, is one of Christchurch’s top new restaurants. They serve a particularly interesting brunch menu, with both classic breakfast items and imaginative new dishes. Try the duck confit with butter, or spicy corn and capsicum fritters with tomato jam. Strawberry Fare uses only the freshest, seasonal, and mostly locally sourced ingredients.

Opening hours: Mon – Fri 7am – Late; Saturday 8.30am – late; Sunday 8.30am – Late

2. Visit the historic St. Paul's Anglican Church

Church

St. Paul’s is the area’s oldest church, established in 1853 and rebuilt in 1877. It was damaged during the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, but has been restored to its original condition since then. Protected by its official conservation status, St. Paul’s gives visitors a glimpse into what life was like in the early days of Papanui settlement, when the it was a small sawmilling village.