Monday, December 9, 2013

New Zealand - Chirstchurch (ABBA Contribution 06Dec2013) (Peppers Clearwater Resort)

Christchurch - Where Crew Stays
Christchurch - To Eat
Christchurch - To Do
Christchurch
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(ABBA Contribution. Txt and Pictures by Denison Tan 06Dec2013)
Peppers Clearwater Resort

One the more picturesque locations for a stay, each unit is a two-storied terrace house with a carport underneath. Included are a stove, cooking utensils and a dishwasher even.
ABBA Tip:
- While the resort does advertise all manner of guided tours, one is better off calling the resort to enquire their car rental offers instead.
- Wifi is limited. A 400MB card is provided,
with additional one additional card provided for an additional device.

- Crew Room provides an ABBA resource of spices, party cups and plates available for large groups. Make sure to check resources in the crew room before heading out to do your shopping if you're planning a BBQ! 

FYI BBQ pit is now FREE FOR USE!
 
 Mussels are a popular choice for steaming. Suggested to get an aluminum foil to cover up the rested parts.
For the budding exhibitionist, the bathroom window faces the resort's golf course. For the less uninhibited, the blinds can be drawn down...
For aviation/photography enthusiasts, the resort deck faces the approach/departure path of the airport, as well as the setting sun. Perfect to chill out at the end of the day.



CAUTION: Think its safe to swim in the water?
Pristine fresh waters. But is it safe? Don't be fooled by the happy ducks that come by looking for feeds.
For the waters hide something much more. . . So far I've identified ducks, large fish and...
 

Special offer on lunch/dinner at NZ$12 a meal.
*Reported Passable eats, but very small portion. Fish and Chips aren't too bad.*

The resort also has a room for crew stocked with bread, cereals and a coffee machine for a simple breakfast.

Northlands Shopping Centre
Northlands Shopping center is a long stretched shopping center with major anchor tenants. like a fully stocked hardware section covering quarter of the compound and another quarter by a mega super market selling large supplies for great prices.
 *The hardware section of the mall.*
 *Pick and pay for a huge selection of groceries for your night of BBQ or selfish eats!*
 *pictured is a Butter Chicken set which comes with a coke and Naan. NZD13.50. The Caucasian pallet do prefer their curries on the sweet side. And its hella sweet.*

Beside the few anchor tenants they also have a good spread of food court eats to meet any international pallet.
The Resort operates a coach to the nearby Northlands Mall, with priority for crew arriving the same day. Similar to what one will find at the typical Aussie/NZ shopping centre and a place to stock up on groceries for cooking.

Shuttle Timings from clear water resorts start from:
1pm (with priority to new set of arriving crew)
3pm.

6pm.
*Pickups are 15mins after at Northlands shopping center.*

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