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Woolston in Christchurch

Things to Do in Woolston, Christchurch

An industrial and residential suburb with the Heathcote River flowing through it. The Tannery, Book Barn on Ferry, and several restaurants are located here.

An industrial and residential suburb with the Heathcote River flowing through it. The Tannery, Book Barn on Ferry, and several restaurants are located here.

  • The TanneryShopping Mall
  • Smoke 'n' BarrelGastropub
  • Claudes KitchenCafé & Bakery
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Top things to do in Woolston

  • The Tannery in Woolston, Christchurch

    The Tannery

    ★ 4.5 · 5.1k
    Shopping Mall

    Stylish retail hub with a glass atrium, featuring boutiques & restaurants with live music.

    Every day
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Book Barn on Ferry in Woolston, Christchurch

    Book Barn on Ferry

    ★ 4.7 · 131
    Bookstore
    Every day
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Map ↗
  • La Voute in Woolston, Christchurch

    La Voute

    Home Goods
    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Map ↗
  • Vintage Wonderland in Woolston, Christchurch

    Vintage Wonderland

    Antique Market

    A shop specializing in unique vintage items, furniture, homewares, antiques, and collectibles from the 1900s to the 1980s, including Victorian, Art Deco, Mid Century, and Retro styles.

    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Woolston

  • Smoke 'n' Barrel in Woolston, Christchurch

    Smoke 'n' Barrel

    ★ 4.8 · 642
    Gastropub· NZ$30–70
    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 9 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Claudes Kitchen in Woolston, Christchurch

    Claudes Kitchen

    ★ 4.8 · 338
    Café & Bakery· NZ$10–20
    Mon–Fri
    6 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Cassels The Brewery Bar & Restaurant in Woolston, Christchurch

    Cassels The Brewery Bar & Restaurant

    ★ 4.5 · 2.0k
    Restaurant· NZ$20–40
    Every day
    8 AM – 9 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Everest Indian Restaurant Woolston in Woolston, Christchurch

    Everest Indian Restaurant Woolston

    ★ 4.7 · 719
    Indian· NZ$20–30
    Every day
    11:30 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 10 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗

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Map of Woolston with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1The Tannery
  2. 2Smoke 'n' Barrel
  3. 3Claudes Kitchen
  4. 4Book Barn on Ferry
  5. 5La Voute
  6. 6Vintage Wonderland
  7. 7Cassels The Brewery Bar & Restaurant
  8. 8Everest Indian Restaurant Woolston

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