Amberley there are plenty of things to do. Enjoy Amerbely country hospitality and there is plenty to do and see in North Canterbury. Hop aboard a vintage train trip or while away the day in glorious cafe settings. Amberley is smack bang in the North Canterbury wine trail district adding another reason to pop the town on your bucket list.
Excellent coffee, award winning wine, a craft brewery, windswept beach walks and heritage gardens wrap up your Amberley experience with panache.
What to do, highlights in Amberley
- Foodie scene that would not be out of place in Auckland or Sydney
- North Canterbury wine trail
- Well known weekend market
- Weka Pass vintage train is nearby
Little Vintage Espresso
Superb coffee, quirky upcycled furniture and good food have the making of an excellent reason to stop a while in Amberley.
Old School Collective
Check out the boutique, retail and cafe scene at Old School Collective. The retro logo of a soaring dove over a rising sun (the original school logo) is a clear signal you have arrived. Nine individual retail and lifestyle businesses make up the collective, operating out of completely renovated old classrooms. It is very easy for families with kids as there is plenty of space outdoors for the kids to get water hoses going (bring a change of clothing) and explore boxes and swing from trees.
Brew Moon Brewing Company
The home of beer in Amberley, the Brew Moon Brewing Company is an independent family run craft brewery and pizzeria. For craft beer buffs this is a definite stop.
Amberley Beach
The shingle beach is oddly appealing and a favourite with the local surfers. There are picnic tables for visitors to watch the surfers or cast fishing. There is a walkway suitable for wheelchairs and buggies.
Chamberlain Park
Mature trees provide shady corners for picnics. There is a small aviary, a playground and historic information plaques describing former activities that took place in the area. The park is home to a cob cottage and a chinese garden.
Amberley House
Open for private tours and celebrations Amberley House is a historic homestead with a strong tradition of horse breeding. There are over 2500 specimen trees – a large number still bearing their nameplate at their base. The ponds are fed by natural springs, sourced from aquifers that flow down from the slopes of Mount Grey.
Teviotdale Waipara river area
An area where native fish spawn and nesting grounds for birds among the braided river bed. Parts of the area are under private ownership with public access on the north side of Teviotdale Bridge.
What to do with the kids in Amberley
- Enjoy a leisurely brunch at the Old School Collective and pack a change of clothes
- Beach walk fossicking on a surf beach
- Visit the Amberley weekend market with its street entertainers and food trucks
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- Your delicious lunch and/or craft beer
- Goodies from the Amberley market
- Amberley beach with its driftwood and wide expansive beach
What to do nearby Amberley, Canterbury?
Amberley, Canterbury is nearby Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Oxford and Springfield (selfie heaven with its massive concrete pink doughnut). Amberley, Hurunui district of Canterbury features as a Hurunui Day Trip From Christchurch – Pacific.
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What to do nearby Amberley, Canterbury?
Amberley is nearby Rangiora, Oxford and Springfield (selfie heaven with its massive concrete pink doughnut).
Want to go camping in Amberley check out 9 Hurunui campsites & budget accommodation ideas.
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