Title: Avon Heathcote Estuary in Christchurch | Expedia.co.uk [Avon Heathcote Estuary Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Avon-Heathcote-Estuary-Hotels.0-l553248634015535168-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Christchurch](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Christchurch.d179996.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Christchurch](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Christchurch.d179996.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Avon Heathcote Estuary Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Avon-Heathcote-Estuary.d553248634015535168.Car-Hire-Guide)[Christchurch Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch.d179996.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Avon Heathcote Estuary ![Photo by Stephen Hayward](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/92fcef8dd9dca266a3ad0d6f399a9e40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Stephen Hayward](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/92fcef8dd9dca266a3ad0d6f399a9e40.jpg) ## Visit Avon Heathcote Estuary Activities [Christchurch travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch.dx179996) * * * * * * ## Plan a trip to see Avon Heathcote Estuary Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![De Lago Motel Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7040000/7038800/7038752/bf3e0367_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### De Lago Motel Apartments Merivale £1,126 per person 12 Nov - 14 Nov found 2 hours ago Return direct flight included London (LON) to Christchurch (CHC) 8.6/10 Excellent! (156 reviews) Exactly as expected, nice, clean, quite. Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2025-11-12/2025-11-14/?FromAirport=LON&Destination=CHC&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=7038752&paandie=true&dealMarker=dYXpiUDeAjC1Lli74PuUnfS1qwzZosDp9n_fxC02fwhnkoxsjVRkZJDrdGZ2EFJW) ![Hotel 115 Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6670000/6664500/6664497/eb425702_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel 115 Christchurch Christchurch City Centre £1,151 per person 12 Nov - 14 Nov found 2 hours ago Return direct flight included London (LON) to Christchurch (CHC) 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews) This is a great location right in the centre of cbd Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2025-11-12/2025-11-14/?FromAirport=LON&Destination=CHC&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=6664497&paandie=true&dealMarker=dYXpiUDeAjC1Lli74PuUnfS1qwzZosDp9n_fxC02fwhlmxkufxMnlGSvXbcVQQjW) ![West Fitzroy Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6890000/6887400/6887369/49e32f87_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### West Fitzroy Apartments Christchurch City Centre £1,180 per person 12 Nov - 14 Nov found 2 hours ago Return direct flight included London (LON) to Christchurch (CHC) 8.6/10 Excellent! (234 reviews) Easy walk to Riverside Market and a bunch of bars and restaurants. Parking included. Apartment has everything you need. Great value for money! Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2025-11-12/2025-11-14/?FromAirport=LON&Destination=CHC&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=6887369&paandie=true&dealMarker=dYXpiUDeAjC1Lli74PuUnfS1qwzZosDp9n_fxC02fwiBbKUo-b8cqLV0owSB67_Y) ### Tours & day trips [See all 99 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46756606/16faecdc-1379-4704-9e37-709f8bfe93d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip 10h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £187 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tranzalpine-train-arthurs-pass-and-castle-hill-day-trip.a46756606.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393863/7e449bb2-82b2-485e-9315-5846e2da21ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown 12h Free cancellation available £121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-cook-day-tour-from-queenstown.a1393863.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Ōpuke Thermal Pools: Adults-Only Entry with Swim Up Bar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47946609/1a3b446a-1e7b-4adb-a5c5-995bfcf5b8ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ōpuke Thermal Pools: Adults-Only Entry with Swim Up Bar 2h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/opuke-thermal-pools-adults-only-entry-with-swim-up-bar.a47946609.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393407/b31e4869-99f1-4fce-94f6-348876f4721d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch 13h 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available £110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-cook-lake-tekapo-and-tasman-glacier-tour-from-christchurch.a1393407.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4591394/52154ae8-7478-43aa-9964-43919401b4bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo 1d 8.6/10 13 reviews Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-and-tram-city-tour-combo.a4591394.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch with TranzAlpine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48044566/580379dd-496f-4fa3-bf5c-b92267632b8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch with TranzAlpine 10h 9.6/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available £193 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-day-tour-from-christchurch-with-tranzalpine.a48044566.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5240473/020b31fc-8d0c-45ee-9a34-42c543d67d35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch 13h 6/10 1 review Free cancellation available £131 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-cook-small-group-day-tour-via-lake-tekapo-from-christchurch.a5240473.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![From Christchurch: Akaroa Day Tour with Optional Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47831059/1ed701b7-434b-4b0a-9848-1fbf97ae1864.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Christchurch: Akaroa Day Tour with Optional Cruise Free cancellation available £83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-christchurch-akaroa-day-tour-with-optional-cruise.a47831059.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/251520/15d3917f-ce15-42bc-b98a-9b0b2a8d8b07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch 3h 9.8/10 11 reviews Free cancellation available £40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-sightseeing-tour-of-christchurch.a251520.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48365338/b3840e09-a36d-426a-b76c-dfc3efd009c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill 10h Free cancellation available £87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-christchurch-arthurs-pass-guided-day-trip-with-lunch.a48365338.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 33 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50148714/002bfa9b-b6c9-4fe5-a17f-10e99a8703a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch 9h Free cancellation available £209 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kaikoura-whale-watching-day-trip-from-christchurch.a50148714.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![From Christchurch: Guided Local Wine Tours in Waipara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48190011/66944077-4230-4879-9868-900ecde71249.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Christchurch: Guided Local Wine Tours in Waipara 5h 30m Free cancellation available £88 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-christchurch-guided-local-wine-tours-in-waipara.a48190011.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393016/8cf6757e-df8a-4916-9d9c-742561c89e2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour 13h Free cancellation available £154 includes taxes & fees per child [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-cook-lake-tekapo-tasman-glacier-private-tour.a1393016.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Waipara Wine Trail Group Tour From Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49991253/01d719e3-9276-4c00-94d2-bffc3b236548.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waipara Wine Trail Group Tour From Christchurch 6h Free cancellation available £103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waipara-wine-trail-group-tour-from-christchurch.a49991253.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Akaroa Group Day Tour from Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50182250/65e4e4cc-f255-4e8c-8731-684a3c77148c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa Group Day Tour from Christchurch 6h Free cancellation available £189 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-group-day-tour-from-christchurch.a50182250.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Christchurch City Top Sights Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49684202/3745677f-bec7-4cf5-aa40-961c4b385d8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch City Top Sights Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour) 4h Free cancellation available £81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-city-top-sights-half-day-tour.a49684202.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Arthurs Pass Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50188614/8cd3dbf5-6434-4bc3-97de-36186cdd4799.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arthurs Pass Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill 8h Free cancellation available £132 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-day-trip-from-christchurch-with-castle-hill.a50188614.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48941201/da472d41-aa8e-4eb9-8a3f-4af23ad3c759.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Queenstown 4d Free cancellation available £3,119 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4-day-tour-to-milford-sound-mount-cook-more-from-queenstown.a48941201.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Private Christchurch City Highlight Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49784207/66c02abb-75f3-495f-81bb-04a5228eab51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Christchurch City Highlight Half Day Tour 4h Free cancellation available £132 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-christchurch-city-highlight-half-day-tour.a49784207.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Private Christchurch City Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49303784/87b9c227-9d9f-4d52-8025-066fd3ff5b71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Christchurch City Full Day Tour 8h Free cancellation available £242 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-christchurch-city-full-day-tour.a49303784.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ### Cruises & boat tours [See all 13 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&filter.categories=CruisesBoatTours) ![Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/182709/271e3325-af45-4a77-b4c2-7364f370a461.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train 10h 8.8/10 19 reviews Free cancellation available £187 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-full-day-tour-with-tranzalpine-train.a182709.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4759793/e33aabcc-733a-46b6-aac6-96b74ff5767e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River 1d Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-ticket-and-punt-ride-on-the-avon-river.a4759793.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Hanmer Springs Hot Pools & Jet Boat Full-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/182713/33fc0e22-cfb8-4f56-99da-4e201c36ea11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hanmer Springs Hot Pools & Jet Boat Full-Day Tour 9h 30m 7/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available £143 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hanmer-springs-hot-pools-jet-boat-full-day-tour.a182713.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/250050/f321759c-e6c8-4e7c-a9b0-2233c3b8b9ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura 11h 10m 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £180 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/swim-with-dolphins-in-kaikoura.a250050.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Christchurch: Cave Stream & Castle Hill Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4977472/a8b2f435-a4b0-4cc4-aff1-acb610be32f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch: Cave Stream & Castle Hill Tour 8h Free cancellation available £241 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-cave-stream-castle-hill-tour.a4977472.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Arthurs Pass Day Tour With TranzAlpine and Jet Boat Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47327032/e8eaea8b-52fd-4418-8aa0-67ff520d1ec9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arthurs Pass Day Tour With TranzAlpine and Jet Boat Ride 8h Free cancellation available £266 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-day-tour-with-tranzalpine-and-jet-boat-ride.a47327032.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Christchurch: Godley Head & Lyttelton Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4549214/4d51499a-690c-4bc2-b56b-5824ca81a1a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch: Godley Head & Lyttelton Guided Walking Tour 3h 30m+ Free cancellation available £105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-godley-head-lyttelton-guided-walking-tour.a4549214.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Akaroa Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50479801/6bf3fd11-1db6-4915-b447-41445891f8f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa Day Tour 9h Free cancellation available £119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-day-tour.a50479801.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Uniquely Kiwi Landsailing Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49780280/bb8f9d6a-e244-4263-b2fe-8d7977d40399.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Uniquely Kiwi Landsailing Adventure 2h Free cancellation available £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/uniquely-kiwi-landsailing-adventure.a49780280.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/250044/73abc5cb-6058-411d-99f1-f099e880974f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour 11h 30m 4.4/10 9 reviews Free cancellation available £160 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-kaikoura-whale-watching-tour.a250044.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) ![City, Lyttelton & Mt Herbert](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178413/093ca787-8e31-4a18-bcb8-c3052c8d14a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### City, Lyttelton & Mt Herbert 45m Free cancellation available £505 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/single-crater-mt-herbert.a3178413.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Christchurch: Helicopter Trial 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available £295 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/love-in-the-air-christchurch-helicopter-flight-with-port-hills-landing.a4168338.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&filter.categories=Attractions) ![International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46517274/254774ef-ba57-41a7-b387-282f2c92a5be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket 5h Free cancellation available £33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/international-antarctic-centre-general-admission-ticket.a46517274.activity-details?&rid=553248634015535168&location=Avon+Heathcote+Estuary&swp=off) ![Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park 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