Guidebook for Rolleston
Food Scene
Thai Terrace Rolleston
92 Rolleston DrGreat red curries
Coriander's
70-76 Rolleston DrBest butter chicken in Canterbury!
Two Fat Possums-West Melton
736 Weedons Ross Rd Fantastic restaurant/bar
Edendale Cafe
888 Sandy Knolls RoadCafe Izone
15 Radius LoopExcellent stone grill, family friendly
Great relaxed bistro style restaurant with an excellent choice of beers & wines. Never disappoints.
7 locals recommend
Not Without You
181 High StGreat relaxed bistro style restaurant with an excellent choice of beers & wines. Never disappoints.
Best pies in the world! Highly recommend the Pork Belly or the Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom pies.
41 locals recommend
Fairlie Bakehouse
7925, 74 Main StBest pies in the world! Highly recommend the Pork Belly or the Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom pies.
Parks & Nature
Mount Somers
Some great day trips and overnight hikes
Rakaia Gorge Walkway
609 Rakaia Gorge RdReally cool short (2-3hour) hike
Packhorse Hut
Te Ara Pātaka/Summit WalkwayGreat day/overnight trip to historic hut on the Port Hills
Parekura Reserve
7 Botticelli MewsGreat playground for the kids
Great short (10min) walk to amazing views of Lyttelton Harbour & Canterbury Plains south of Christchurch
Cass Peak Scenic Reserve
Summit RoadGreat short (10min) walk to amazing views of Lyttelton Harbour & Canterbury Plains south of Christchurch
Some great short and medium length day walks. Recommend Ryde Falls highly.
6 locals recommend
Mount Oxford Walking Tracks Including Ryde Falls
125 Mountain RdSome great short and medium length day walks. Recommend Ryde Falls highly.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Laboratory
17 W BeltGreat craft brews and fantastic atmosphere
Essentials
New World Rolleston
92 Rolleston DrCountdown Rolleston
Rolleston DriveRolleston Pharmacy
92 Rolleston DrRolleston Medical Centre
29 Brookside RdSelwyn Aquatic Centre
71 Broadlands DrLots of free information on the district and points of interest are available from the very helpful people here
Selwyn District Council
2 Norman Kirk DrLots of free information on the district and points of interest are available from the very helpful people here
Sightseeing
Great train journey through the Southern Alps & back again. Train stops in Rolleston.
12 locals recommend
TranzAlpine & Coastal Pacific
Great train journey through the Southern Alps & back again. Train stops in Rolleston.
Castle Hill
Amazing natural rock formations in the middle of the Southern Alps
Entertainment & Activities
Weedons Country Club and Golf Course
McClelland RoadGreat country golf course
Brilliant little country course, $20 green fees and the friendliest bunch of people.
Greendale Golf Club
987 Coaltrack RdBrilliant little country course, $20 green fees and the friendliest bunch of people.
Terrace Downs Resort
623 Coleridge RdIf your budget allows for this it is well worth a visit.
Mega Air Trampoline Arena
106A Carmen RdCool trampoline park the kids love!