Adventure Books, Christchurch Arts Centre, New Zealand

17/03/2026

If you haven't been in the bookshop for a while, we're still here and we'd love to see you! While you're here, pick up a copy of Shackleton's Epic, the modern story of 5 men who set out to recreate Shackleton's survival journey, with hostile circumstances. Only $24 NZD until they are gone.

28/01/2026

🔴 NEW IN THE SHOP 🔴
Professionally framed art pieces.

• 1852 limited edition reproduction New Zealand map 722/1000. Brushed gold textured frame and glass.

• Reproduction of original Inuit art on stone by J. Brandard, from original James Ross drawing, while exploring in the north. Frame/mat/glass.

• Framed photo print of iconic 'Endurance', Frank Hurley, lit by magnesium flares during winter ice entrapment.

15/12/2025

IT’S HERE NOW!
'Mountains to Climb'
100 years of mountaineering in Canterbury, New Zealand

The centenary publication of the Canterbury Mountaineering Club, 1925-2025
Edited by John Wilson, Published by The Canterbury Mountaineering Club in 2025

Beyond a regional climbing history, Mountains to Climb describes how the ‘CMC’ has provided a century of leadership, companionship and support for mountaineering and allied recreation and alpine services in New Zealand.

Core chapters trace climbing through eight eras, from Post World-War 1 tramping through transalpine explorations, and ‘imponderable’ face climbs, to the diversity of present-day climbing.

After introducing the Club’s colourful back-story, theme chapters explore remote huts, alpine instruction, search and rescue, map-making, mountain radio services, and more.

Final chapters offer future insights: of impacts of glacial retreat on alpine access; and how clubs may shape and support future alpine endeavours.

This weighty book is illustrated with over 400 B&W and colour illustrations, from past and present.

Available from Adventure Books, Christchurch.

25/11/2025

Good reads for the younger ones. Tally ho!

25/11/2025

A bit of a swing around the shop...

Note that we are located on the Cnr of Oxford and Worcester streets in downtown Christchurch, open M-Sat 10 to 3.

24/11/2025

JUST IN! 2026 Lyttelton Museum calendars. 80% of the $25 price goes to support the museum. Wonderful historic images throughout, a nice gift that supports the preservation of our local history. ..

20/11/2025

Nearly silly season...

Gift vouchers now available. Let the lucky person in your life choose their next adventure story. ..

20/11/2025

JUST ARRIVED. A very special 1977 edition of The Journal of H.M.S. Endeavour (1768 - 1771). A book with presence (35H x 25W cm). Half-calf leather, spine with gilt lettering and ship on front. Full-colour plates and B&W illustrations by artists on board including Joseph Banks. Signed by Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Mountbatten. Numbered 240/500. Contact us for more specifics.

12/11/2025

We're celebrating! 🥂 It's hard to believe it's been a year since we opened the shop in our new location in Christchurch's Old Municipal Chambers Building. If you haven't been by yet, get on over and see us. Special books, art, maps, prints and more. Gift vouchers available too.

01/10/2025

Here is another interesting selection of books for sale at Adventure Books, opposite Scott's statue in Central Christchurch.