# Ice Cream Charlie, Christchurch Central City Ice Cream Charlie is a takeaway at Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. ## About, in one paragraph On the record it offers takeaway only. Its own website describes it as “Ice Cream Charlie | the original Vanilla Ices old-fashioned ice cream since 1903. World famous from Victoria Square in Christchurch and now Kaiapoi, North Canterbury”. It opens Saturday, Sunday, typically noon to 3 pm. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Kilmore Street Town Hall, route 1, route 29, route 95) is 232 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking is 126 m away. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday – Friday: Closed - Saturday – Sunday: noon to 3 pm _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** Armagh Street, Christchurch 8011 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Fast food, Ice cream _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Website:** https://icecreamcharlie.co.nz _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** info@icecreamcharlie.co.nz _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site lists gareth@icecreamcharlie.co.nz_ - **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/icecreamcharlievanillaice/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **NZBN:** 9429053100368, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** ICE CREAM CHARLIE (2025) LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2025-09-03 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Ice cream mfg _(NZBN register)_ - **Services:** Takeaway only, No outdoor seating, No drive-through _(OpenStreetMap)_ ## In its own listing Carrying on a tradition started back in 1926, the Vanilla Ice Truck has reopened on their Armagh St site in Victoria Square. Open over Summer _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** Transport _(District Plan)_ ## The reports nearby 5,151 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9143337), [85 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/85-armagh-street) - [Tramway General](https://www.chch.live/report/9141447), 55–71 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9124453), [66 Chester Street West, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/66-chester-street-west) - [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9118081), [129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/129-gloucester-street) - [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9118039), [129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/129-gloucester-street) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9096127), [323E Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/323e-durham-street-north) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082442), [227 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/227-cambridge-terrace) - [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9075264), Ground Floor/329 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9074822), [211 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/211-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9074812), Otakaro Orchard 227 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9060284), [280A Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/280a-durham-street-north) - [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9059869), [110 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/110-armagh-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Kilmore Street Town Hall, 232 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Kilmore St near Manchester St, 317 m (routes 1, 27, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 411 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Wilson off-street parking, 126 m (49 spaces, 2 mobility) _(Council parking data)_ - [Armagh Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/armagh-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Ice%20Cream%20Charlie%2C%20Armagh%20Street%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5287162,172.6353947) ## Nearby - [Te Pae Convention Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/te-pae-convention-centre-christchurch-central-city), Business, 70 m - [Victoria Free House](https://www.chch.live/business/victoria-free-house-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 78 m - [Te PAE Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/te-pae-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 82 m - [The Victoria](https://www.chch.live/business/the-victoria-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 82 m - [Millie's House](https://www.chch.live/business/millie-s-house-christchurch-central-city), Childcare, 93 m - [Prison Escape](https://www.chch.live/business/prison-escape-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 110 m - [Victoria Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1066-victoria-square), Botanic, 56 m - [Canterbury Provincial Council Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1068-canterbury-provincial-council-reserve), Botanic, 113 m - [Godley Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1084-godley-statue-reserve), Botanic, 251 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Aldersgate](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-32), Car park, 192 m ## The nearest other fast food - [Bean Adjourned Espresso](https://www.chch.live/business/bean-adjourned-espresso-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 167 m - [Lucky Ninja Food truck](https://www.chch.live/business/lucky-ninja-food-truck-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 227 m - [Mobile Osaka-ya](https://www.chch.live/business/mobile-osaka-ya-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 240 m - [Cafe Miha Food Caravan](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-miha-food-caravan-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 247 m - [The Dukes of Sandwich Food Truck](https://www.chch.live/business/the-dukes-of-sandwich-food-truck-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 247 m - [Urban Gourmand](https://www.chch.live/business/urban-gourmand-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 261 m - [New Regent Chicken & Chips](https://www.chch.live/business/new-regent-chicken-chips-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 266 m - [Dumplings Paradise](https://www.chch.live/business/dumplings-paradise-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 267 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Market Place Restaurant and Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/market-place-restaurant-and-bar-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 115 m - [Social Wine Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/social-wine-bar-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 115 m - [Cafe 1851](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-1851-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 118 m - [Crowne Plaza Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/crowne-plaza-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 134 m - [Christchurch Town Hall](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-town-hall-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 158 m - [Curious Palate Cafe & Bistro](https://www.chch.live/business/curious-palate-cafe-bistro-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 158 m - [Quake City](https://www.chch.live/business/quake-city-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 159 m - [The Dirty Apron Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/the-dirty-apron-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 161 m - [The Apron](https://www.chch.live/business/the-apron-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 163 m - [Waka on Avon](https://www.chch.live/business/waka-on-avon-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 168 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5287162&lon=172.6353947) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5287162,172.6353947,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Ice%20Cream%20Charlie) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/9265700763), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Ice Cream Charlie?** A takeaway in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Ice Cream Charlie?** Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, on [Armagh Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/armagh-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5287162,172.6353947,17) **Is Ice Cream Charlie still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact Ice Cream Charlie?** its [website](https://icecreamcharlie.co.nz), email [info@icecreamcharlie.co.nz](mailto:info@icecreamcharlie.co.nz). **When is Ice Cream Charlie open?** Monday – Friday: Closed; Saturday – Sunday: noon to 3 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other fast food are near Ice Cream Charlie?** [Bean Adjourned Espresso](https://www.chch.live/business/bean-adjourned-espresso-christchurch-central-city) (167 m), [Lucky Ninja Food truck](https://www.chch.live/business/lucky-ninja-food-truck-christchurch-central-city) (227 m), [Mobile Osaka-ya](https://www.chch.live/business/mobile-osaka-ya-christchurch-central-city) (240 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food). **What’s near Ice Cream Charlie?** 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Te Pae Convention Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/te-pae-convention-centre-christchurch-central-city) (70 m); the Kilmore Street Town Hall bus stop is 232 m away: routes 1, 29, 95; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Victoria Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1066-victoria-square) (56 m). **What stood where Ice Cream Charlie is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5287162&lon=172.6353947) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-23 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/ice-cream-charlie-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city