Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Jailhouse
( 0800 524 546, 03-982 7777;
www.jail.co.nz;
338 Lincoln Rd, Addington; dm/s/d $30/79/85;
)
Housed in an 1874 prison, this well-run and friendly hostel has smallish rooms in Adding-
ton, a hot spot for cafes, restaurants and entertainment.
HOSTEL$
CAFE$
Addington Coffee Co-op
(
www.addingtoncoffee.org.nz;
297 Lincoln Rd, Addington; snacks & mains $6-20; )
This modern
and stylish coffeehouse serves splendid cafe fare (including brilliant baking) in bustling sur-
rounds. Legendary big breakfasts, free wi-fi and an onsite laundry will be welcomed by
trampers.
Cassels Brewery
(
www.casselsbrewery.co.nz;
3 Garlands Rd, Woolston)
A fair schlep from the city, it's well worth
making the effort to visit Cassels & Sons craft brewery where you can indulge in wood-fired
pizza and a pint, and perhaps a night of live music. The tannery buildings out the back have
been reincarnated into a very fine boutique shopping arcade.
PIZZERIA, CRAFT BEER$$$
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Supplies & Equipment
Easily accessible Addington comes up trumps again, with the Tower Junction Mega Centre
providing a great one-stop shop for travellers. There are several shops stocking outdoor ad-
St)
. There are also cafes and a pub, but for a wider selection head to Lincoln Rd.
Christchurch is a city of supermarkets, so you'll have no trouble stumbling across one. A
good target is the centrally located
New World
(South City Centre, Colombo St)
.
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Information
Christchurch i-SITE
( 03-379 9629;
www.christchurchnz.com;
Rolleston Ave, beside the Canter-
bury Museum; 8.30am-5pm)
Book transport and accommodation here, and purchase DOC
hut passes or obtain general DOC information.
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Getting There & Away
Christchurch is the main international gateway to the South Island, and has a rather beauti-
fully improved airport to show for it.
Air New Zealand
( 0800 737 000;
