# Lucky Duck, Christchurch Central City Lucky Duck is a café at Botanic Gardens, Rolleston Avenue, Central City, Christchurch. [Call 03 365 0771]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. ## About, in one paragraph On the record it offers takeaway, outdoor seating. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Riccarton Ave, route 3, route 5, route 80) is 414 m away; a shared path passes the door; council off-street parking (311 spaces) is 124 m away. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** Botanic Gardens, Rolleston Avenue, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Cafés _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 365 0771 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** https://www.goodcompany.nz/lucky-duck/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Services:** Takeaway, Outdoor seating _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC002093/2, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 17 May 2027 _(MPI food register)_ ## In its own listing Visit for Supreme coffee, thick shakes, curly fries, waffles, icecream or amazing fried chicken; either in pieces or in a delicious sandwich with classic sides and sauces. Located on the playground side of the kiosk building. Open 7 days _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:** Open Space Community Parks _(District Plan)_ ## The reports nearby 495 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Public Toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9120441), Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9001746), New Zealand Icon Garden, Water Garden Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9001723), New Zealand Icon Garden, Water Garden Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8932058), [7 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-riccarton-avenue) - [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/8910975), Hagley Park North 14 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Public Toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8891363), [14 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/14-riccarton-avenue) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8883800), [10 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/10-riccarton-avenue) - [Road Blockage](https://www.chch.live/report/8876713), [14 Riccarton Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/14-riccarton-avenue) - [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8870950), [8 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/8-riccarton-avenue) - [Playground Equipment](https://www.chch.live/report/8844070), [8 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/8-riccarton-avenue) - [Public Toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8760385), [8 Riccarton Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/8-riccarton-avenue) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8759294), [8 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/8-riccarton-avenue) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Riccarton Ave, 414 m (routes 3, 5, 80, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Riccarton Ave, 428 m (routes 3, 5, 80, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Botanic Gardens car park, 124 m (311 spaces, 4 mobility, 2 EV, 180 minutes) _(Council parking data)_ - [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/rolleston-avenue), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Lucky%20Duck%2C%20Botanic%20Gardens%2C%20Rolleston%20Avenue%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5288654,172.6201686) ## Nearby - [the Good Company](https://www.chch.live/business/the-good-company-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 16 m - [ilex Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/ilex-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 20 m - [Botanic Gardens Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/botanic-gardens-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 102 m - [Curator's House Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/curator-s-house-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 158 m - [Ilex Cafe & Events Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/ilex-cafe-events-centre-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 158 m - [Ilex Events - Caterers](https://www.chch.live/business/ilex-events-caterers-christchurch-central-city), Caterers, 158 m - [Hagley Park North](https://www.chch.live/park/1572-hagley-park-north), Sports ground, 108 m - [Botanic Gardens](https://www.chch.live/park/1656-botanic-gardens), Botanic, 157 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._ ## The nearest other cafés - [ilex Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/ilex-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 20 m - [Ilex Café](https://www.chch.live/business/ilex-cafe-christchurch-central-city-2), Christchurch Central City, 207 m - [Hagley Golf Club Clubhouse](https://www.chch.live/business/hagley-golf-club-clubhouse-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 262 m - [Club House Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/club-house-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 273 m - [Museum Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/museum-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 619 m - [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 702 m - [Waipapa Cafe & Retail Store - Public Hospital](https://www.chch.live/business/waipapa-cafe-retail-store-public-hospital-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 719 m - [The Kind Foundation](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kind-foundation-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 750 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/botanic-gardens-visitor-centre-christchurch-central-city), Gift shops, 209 m - [Hagley Golf Club Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/hagley-golf-club-shop-christchurch-central-city), Business, 266 m - [Upper West](https://www.chch.live/business/upper-west-christchurch-central-city), Sports centres, 288 m - [The Albert Edward Oak](https://www.chch.live/business/the-albert-edward-oak-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 355 m - [Hagley Golf Club](https://www.chch.live/business/hagley-golf-club-christchurch-central-city), Golf courses, 402 m - [North Hagley Community Sports & Recreation Trust](https://www.chch.live/business/north-hagley-community-sports-recreation-trust-christchurch-central-city), Clubs, 418 m - [Gym Block](https://www.chch.live/business/gym-block-christchurch-central-city), Gyms & fitness, 419 m - [Christchurch Running Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-running-tours-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 527 m - [Christ's College Guided Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/christ-s-college-guided-tours-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 594 m - [Hagley Oval](https://www.chch.live/business/hagley-oval-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 595 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=-43.5288654&lon=172.6201686) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5288654,172.6201686,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Lucky%20Duck) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/359489378), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Lucky Duck?** A café in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Lucky Duck?** Botanic Gardens, Rolleston Avenue, Central City, on [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/rolleston-avenue). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5288654,172.6201686,17) **Is Lucky Duck still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact Lucky Duck?** phone [03 365 0771](tel:033650771) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.goodcompany.nz/lucky-duck/) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other cafés are near Lucky Duck?** [ilex Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/ilex-cafe-christchurch-central-city) (20 m), [Ilex Café](https://www.chch.live/business/ilex-cafe-christchurch-central-city-2) (207 m), [Hagley Golf Club Clubhouse](https://www.chch.live/business/hagley-golf-club-clubhouse-christchurch-central-city) (262 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe). **What’s near Lucky Duck?** 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [the Good Company](https://www.chch.live/business/the-good-company-christchurch-central-city) (16 m); the Riccarton Ave bus stop is 414 m away: routes 3, 5, 80, 86; a shared path passes the door; nearest park: [Hagley Park North](https://www.chch.live/park/1572-hagley-park-north) (108 m). **What stood where Lucky Duck is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5288654&lon=172.6201686) ## 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) - Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-21 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/lucky-duck-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city