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Nightlife

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Where To Countdown To 2026 In Singapore (And Get The Best Fireworks Views)

From waterfront viewpoints to blow-out hotel parties and rooftop countdowns, here’s where to watch Singapore’s New Year’s Eve fireworks.

The magnificent New Brighton Pier at sunrise.

Things To Do

What’s On In Christchurch In 2025

Whether you love getting amongst the arts, prefer to eat your way around town, or headbang into the night, Ōtautahi's got something for you. Here are the best events happening in Christchurch in 2025.

Travel

Baseball Games And Unbeatable Udon: This Is Japan According To Nozomi Inoue

With thatched-roof farmhouses and world-renowned udon on her must-do in Japan hit-list, we asked Nozomi Inoue for the ultimate run-down on her favourite hotspots.

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Two people gaze up at a huge street artwork showing three red mouths on a blue background.

Things To Do

50 Of The Best Things To Do In Christchurch At Least Once In Your Life

Ōtautahi is an absolute gem of a city—there’s not a lot it doesn’t have. Beaches? Yes. Arts and culture? Absolutely. Outdoor excursions? You bet. A bunch more fun stuff? By the bucket load! So go get out there and explore it with our list of 50 of the best things to do in Christchurch.

The opulent drawing room at The Observatory Hotel In Christchurch, one of the best hotels in the city.

Where To Stay

The Best Hotels In Christchurch

As the gateway to the South Island, Ōtautahi Christchurch attracts visitors of all types, and it's not hard to see why. Alongside amazing food and drink, the Garden City is blessed with some of the country’s best hotels, and we've put together a list of our faves so you can have an A+ Christchurch getaway, whether you're travelling in luxury or you're on a budget.

Food & Drink

19 Of The Best Bars In Christchurch Right Now

From bars out of buses to dimly lit speakeasies, art deco homages to local craft breweries. Keep reading and you'll discover a pint-sized pub plucked straight from Dublin, a repurposed tailor's, a repurposed Post-Office, and even a repurposed Church. Frankly, Ōtautahi's nightlife is anything but dull.