Title: Bryndwr Travel Guide: Best of Bryndwr, Christchurch Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Bryndwr](https://expedia.co.uk/Bryndwr-Christchurch-Hotels.0-n693003011660410880-0.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)[Bryndwr Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bryndwr.d693003011660410880.Car-Hire-Guide)[Bryndwr Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Bryndwr.d693003011660410880.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Bryndwr Travel Guide ## Christchurch ## Visit Bryndwr Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Christchurch travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch.dx179996) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Sumner Beach which includes rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112932/a9456c8b-2486-4015-b91d-76a3bf02bf93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sumner Beach The main beach in the seaside retreat of Sumner is an idyllic place to spend a day in the sun away from the centre of Christchurch. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sumner-Beach-Sumner.d6112932.Attraction) ![Lyttelton Harbour showing a marina, a bay or harbour and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112944/27933b41-e797-4d75-936d-f59672d8d27f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lyttelton Harbour Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lyttelton-Harbour-Lyttelton.d6112944.Attraction) ![Christchurch, New Zealand, Hagley Park, the Rose Garden in early spring.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112898/26035946-f050-4ca5-b5c9-802afe9c8286.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hagley Park Explore the great outdoors at Hagley Park, a lovely green space in Christchurch. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hagley-Park-Christchurch-City-Centre.d6112898.Attraction) ![New Brighton Beach which includes a sandy beach, surf and surfing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112934/add8feb6-81b6-4e88-93e9-77c0568f2517.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Brighton Beach Surf, spot birdlife, walk across wild sand dunes and shop for handmade goods at a weekly market at this sandy beach and coastal suburb. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Brighton-Beach-New-Brighton.d6112934.Attraction) ![The Observatory in the Arts Centre - Christchurch - New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112896/b76ae8b4-2125-401b-967d-d3b49bb3072a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Canterbury Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Canterbury during your trip to Christchurch. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Canterbury-Christchurch.d6112896.Attraction) ![NZ, Christchurch. Cathedral Square.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248627679322070/1f3324b5-8add-49c0-8ab6-71f5900e83f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cathedral Square You can learn about the history of Christchurch when you stop by Cathedral Square. Visit the cathedral in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Square-Christchurch.d553248627679322070.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Christchurch: Gondola Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4766307/4a0a309c-e5a2-40f0-bea4-1d42cc00cdda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christchurch: Gondola Ride £19 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-ride.a4766307.activity-details) ![Train through mountains in Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/182709/959c2410-f407-464d-8b6e-fa02a2ea1301.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch £247 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-full-day-tour-with-tranzalpine-train-and-lunch.a182709.activity-details) ![Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4591394/ab6990e1-23df-4086-a40d-9d0f39f84413.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo £34 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-and-tram-city-tour-combo.a4591394.activity-details) ![Arthurs Pass Day Trip From Christchurch via Castle Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46895885/bcab6611-7810-444c-a797-42ee5eadb498.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill £99 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-day-tour-from-christchurch-via-castle-hill.a46895885.activity-details) ![Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307122/19c59e42-f73d-467b-bd12-96feaaf31bef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch £143 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lord-of-the-rings.a1307122.activity-details) ![Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/251969/f297d9e9-066f-45a4-86c9-c447bd023655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch £88 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waipara-valley-wine-tasting-tour-with-lunch.a251969.activity-details) [See all activities in Christchurch](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Christchurch.d179996.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Bryndwr ![BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10160000/10153700/10153686/30273335_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch 165 Cashel Street Christchurch £41 23 Mar - 24 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Small room but felt adequate for one person for short stay. Great location, excellent staff. Great breakfast as well. Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=10153686&PinnedHotelID=10153686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693003011660410880) ![LyLo Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616500/15616452/e5109f58_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### LyLo Christchurch 5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch £77 12 Mar - 13 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Room was clean but small. Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=15616452&PinnedHotelID=15616452&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693003011660410880) ![Novotel Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/fa910380_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Christchurch Airport 30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ £147 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,049 reviews) Great stay. Genuinely lovely and oh so quiet room (as long as you are ok with open bathrooms). We arrived after midnight and were setting off on a road trip the following morning so it was a perfect solution for us. Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=18258191&PinnedHotelID=18258191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693003011660410880) ![Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66930000/66926700/66926604/a053091d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street 64 Kilmore St Christchurch Canterbury £116 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (417 reviews) Clean room and staff was courteous and responsive Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=66926604&PinnedHotelID=66926604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693003011660410880) ![Bealey Quarter](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32950000/32947200/32947186/2730b43c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bealey Quarter 247 Bealey Ave Christchurch £46 23 Mar - 24 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (484 reviews) Stayed twice over the course of our holiday. Spacious clean room, as there were 3 of us the triple room was perfect. Really comfy beds and pillows and the bed linen and towels were good quality. Staff helpful also. Would stay again. Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=32947186&PinnedHotelID=32947186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693003011660410880) ![Drifter Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/55232d19_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drifter Christchurch 96 Lichfield St Christchurch Canterbury £83 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions High Street and Cashel Street Shopping ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (146 reviews) Tiny elevator and room. All digital elevator access and lack of space meant long unnecessary delays. This hotel is designed for GenZ only - this should be mentioned in hotel listing. Won’t be staying again. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Burnside.dx6048107) ![Mona Vale showing flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112920/d35cad3b-b3bf-42d4-b7f3-d3866a8b08f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fendalton Travellers like the historical sites in Fendalton, and Mona Vale is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Fendalton.dx6003638) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ilam Ilam is well liked for its bars. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Christchurch area, you might plan a trip to Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre or Bush Inn Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Ilam.dx3000664930) ![D NZ CBD Christchurch low short pan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052812/9cf5c5d9-cff4-4076-9696-3db3b6487ad0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Merivale 4.5/5(11 area reviews) Travellers come to Merivale for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Merivale Mall and Papanui Road while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Merivale.dx6052812) ![Mona Vale which includes a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112920/9f779165-35ce-4a00-97fc-452981efc580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Riccarton 4.5/5(28 area reviews) Riccarton is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton Road. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Riccarton.dx6052813) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Saint Albans 4.5/5(9 area reviews) Saint Albans is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Papanui Road and Bealey Avenue while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Saint-Albans.dx6003644) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Bryndwr Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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