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Event Cinemas Newmarket

Modern chain showing mainstream and independent movies, plus international opera, music and ballet.

Food Junction Manukau

Zabr'one

Botany Commons

Zone Bowling & Timezone Henderson

Lido Cinema

MOTAT Aviation Hall

Akito Eatery

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events.

Leigh Sawmill Cafe

Casual setup with a patio offering pizza, NZ eats, housemade beer, frequent bands & basic lodging.

HOYTS Cinemas Hibiscus Coast

Cinema chain offering blockbusters & indie films, plus kids' programs & live music screenings.

Chartwell Shopping Centre

Diverse stores, casual dining & a movie theater draw locals to this bright, bustling enclosed mall.

The Kauri Museum

Exhibits on area pioneers & how they used the kauri tree & its gum for furniture, lighting & more.

Cleaver & Co

Lakes District Museum & Gallery

Museum featuring exhibits on local history, with an emphasis on gold mining, plus an art gallery.

Te Manawa Museum

Cultural centre since 1971 with contemporary art, science, social/natural history exhibits & events.

Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail

Boutique winery featuring a daytime cafe for light, seasonal fare & a wooded, sculpture-lined trail.

The Riverhead Tavern

Long-standing riverfront tavern with a panoramic deck offering traditional gastropub eats & drinks.

Glenbrook Vintage Railway

Sculptureum

Contemporary complex with sculpture gardens, art galleries & a vineyard, plus an elegant restaurant.