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Always the highlight of the bears social calendar, inviting all bears far and wide for a weekend of fun activities
Bears Christchurch Big Bear Weekend is always the highlight of the bears social calendar, inviting all bears far and wide for a weekend of fun activities and opportunities to mingle, make new friends, and celebrate what it is to be part of a diverse and inclusive community!
- Visiting Christchurch for the Bear Weekend? Treat yourself at The George with stunning views and impeccable service. Alternatively try the Crown Plaza, with an ultra modern feel and Superb rating.
Event Highlights
- Typically the third weekend in November – Highlights of the event include the opening drinks social evening where you can meet your new friends. There is also the annual Bear Car Rally and the Wine Tour
- Thursday – Bears Weekend 2023 – Opening Drinks Bears Christchurch – Flux from 7.30pm
Hanmer Springs Trip
- Friday – Departs Christchurch at 9:00 and arrives in Hanmer about 11.
- Lunch is at Fire & Ice
The rest of the day is yours to choose any activity you prefer. Maybe soak up the hot pools, walk up Conical Hill and along the picturesque Dog Stream Creek, Mountain Biking, or just do the bars and shops.The Bear Car Rally
- Saturday – Saturday Car Rally (FREE)
- If you are looking for a fun day out with a group of friends, be sure to register your interest! Groups will set off from Latimer Square at 10am and will have to fill out a task list that will require solving clues, taking photos, and more, as you travel a secret path across Christchurch!
- The conclusion of the rally will be a pub lunch at a secret location. Prizes for best dressed, first car/group to complete the course correctly, and more!
The Bears Dinner
Dinner is Saturday, arrive for 6:30pm and a 7pm seating. Venue is Bison BBQ, 13 Tidal View, Ferrymead, Christchurch.- Bison BBQ is an incredible new restaurant in Christchurch, where they take American BBQ and give it a Kiwi twist.
Bears Sunday BBQ
- Sunday – Bears Christchurch are winding down the bears weekend with a relaxing Sunday BBQ, hosted at Andrew’s house out in Kaiapoi. BBQ meats and salads will be provided, please bring along something to drink
Where to stay in Gay Christchurch?
The gay scene in Christchurch is quite compact and most of the bars and clubs are located close to the central business district.
The following Christchurch Hotels are currently trending with our readers:
Sudima Christchurch City, The George, Orari Boutique Hotel The Salisbury Hotel
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The George is where we stay when
we visit Christchurch. Very nice
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47 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
New in 2019, this 5-star boutique hotel is ideally located on Victoria Street in the city of Christchurch, amongst a variety of cafes, restaurants and bars. Sudima Christchurch City is just a short walk from Hagley Park and Christchurch’s CBD.
50 Park Terrace, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
The George, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, has 53 stylish and
guest rooms. All of the accommodation is spacious, features contemporary furnishings and has a modern bathroom. Guests can enjoy a range of modern in-room amenities including 42” LCD TV, digital movie system and complimentary bathroom toiletries.42 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Orari Boutique Hotel is located in the centre of Christchurch, directly across from the Christchurch Art Gallery. Built in 1893, the heritage-listed home has been extensively refurbished and offers modern comforts including air-conditioning in all rooms.
213 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Located in Christchurch, 1.7 km from Victoria Street, The Salisbury Hotel business class features views of the city. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Free WiFi and room service
365 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
The Tack Rooms air-conditioned holiday home comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a washing machine, a seating area, a dining area and a satellite flat-screen TV. a fitness centre, a garden, and free WiFi, and free private parking
193 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
This holiday home includes 3 bedrooms with large double beds, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a washing machine. Free WiFi and private parking
388 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
This air-conditioned luxury holiday home features a living room with a TV and sofa-bed, 2 bedrooms with double beds, a fully fitted kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine and 1 bathroom with a Shower. Free WiFi
27C Conference Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
This holiday home features 3 bedrooms, A living room with TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with showers. Free WiFi and free private parking.
77 Victoria Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Christchurch NZ's only gay bar, open 4 nights each week, till very late. Cover charge applies Friday & Saturday nights after midnight. Otherwise FREE entry
28 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Live Music & Good Old Fashioned Hospitality. Mixed Gay & Str8
131 Victoria Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
76 Hereford Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Christchurch’s premier jazz club on The Terrace, Christchurch. An institution as infamous as old Fat Eddie himself. Centrally located in a prime position on the corner of The Terrace. The jazz club offers live music, an extensive drinks list, and stunning balcony views of the Avon River. The venue’s food offering won’t let you down either: from its grazing platters to its famous pizzas, Fat Eddie’s is a real crowd-pleaser. Perfect for birthdays, functions and events.
Level 1, 98 Victoria St Christchurch, New Zealand 8013
Boo Radley’s Food & Liquor is an award winning bar & restaurant, inspired by the southern states of the USA, with a distinctly New Zealand twist. Located in Central Christchurch, we offer a great sharing plate selection made from the finest local ingredients, complimented with exceptional cocktails, a large range of domestic and international craft beers, a hand-picked wine list and the largest selection of Bourbon Whiskey in New Zealand
6 Poplar Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Over 200 international and craft beers with a food menu so vast you are sure to find something you'll love... Meet at The Dux!
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