Anselm House is a boutique bed and breakfast accommodation in Christchurch conveniently located so you can walk to many of the city's main attractions.
Christchurch Local Information
Christchurch is the largest South Island city and is called the Garden City. Set against the backdrop of the Port Hills and the stunning snow-capped Southern Alps, Christchurch is the hub of the South Island.
Anselm House's convenient location means you can walk into the city centre, an easy walk through Hagley Park and the Botanical Gardens. You can visit a variety of attractions including:
- Cathedral Square and the restored Victorian tramway
- The Arts Centre, Arts Centre market and the Court Theatre
- Christchurch Art Gallery and Canterbury Museum
- Designer shops and street stalls
- Canterbury University and Mona Vale are also within easy walking distance.
Locally, from Anselm House, you can cross over the brick bridge and visit historic Riccarton House and Bush. Anselm House is just two minutes walk from the ancient native forest of Riccarton Bush - Canterbury's sole remnant of kahikatea floodplain forest - and the restored nineteenth century Deans Cottage.
Riccarton House is now used as a cafe and restaurant with a Saturday farmers' market. Tours of the house are available. Behind is the forest, which has been pest-fenced in order to encourage the preservation of native species. Currently it is a delightful spot to see and hear some of New Zealand's native birds, for example, Kereru (native wood pigeon), Piwakawaka (fantail), Tauhou (wax eye), Tui and Kiwi.
With urban sprawl, Riccarton has become a thriving suburb. Shops and a mall have developed along Riccarton Road, one of the most rapidly developing business areas in Christchurch. Anything you might need is right on hand.
