Christchurch Airport Travel Guide

Christchurch
International Antarctic Centre featuring interior views

Popular places to visit

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International Antarctic Centre

4/5(17 reviews)

Take a trip to Antarctica to see the animals that live there and hear tales of the intrepid travellers who risked their lives to explore it.

International Antarctic Centre
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Lyttelton Harbour

4/5(23 reviews)

Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills.

Lyttelton Harbour
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Sumner Beach

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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.

Sumner Beach
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New Brighton Beach

4/5(11 reviews)

Surf, spot birdlife, walk across wild sand dunes and shop for handmade goods at a weekly market at this sandy beach and coastal suburb.

New Brighton Beach
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Hagley Park

4.5/5(53 reviews)

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.

Hagley Park
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Christchurch Gondola

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Cruise past shimmering blue lakes and snow-capped mountains on your way to the top of Mount Cavendish.

Christchurch Gondola

Things to do

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Rakaia Glaciers

£1,732
Per adult
Rakaia Glaciers
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The Grape Vine

£486
Per adult
The Grape Vine
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Christchurch City Scenic flight

£227
Per adult
Christchurch City Scenic flight
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Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

£561
Per adult
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic
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Alpine Jet Boat Experience

£561
Per adult
Alpine Jet Boat Experience
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City, Lyttelton & Mt Herbert

£434
Per adult
City, Lyttelton & Mt Herbert
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Top hotels in Christchurch Airport

BreakFree on Cashel, an Accor hotel
BreakFree on Cashel, an Accor hotel
3 out of 5
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
The price is £56 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
£56
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Central to city. Staff were friendly. Room was very good."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

BreakFree on Cashel, an Accor hotel
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
The price is £109 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£109
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (611 reviews)
"Great location if your flying but even if you aren’t the complex itself is beautiful and the bar and restaurant on the 6th floor is amazing"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
The price is £93 per night from 24 May to 25 May
£93
per night
24 May - 25 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Airport Convenience
"Best quality is walking proximity to airport AND free 24 hour shuttle. Good early breakfast buffet. Otherwise pretty basic but clean. Bed was okay. We booked for flight convenience (coming in and going out) and got that."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Lylo Christchurch
Lylo Christchurch
5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £61 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
£61
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, on-site parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Good price location...would be nice if they had Tea/coffee in room.. Would use again"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

Lylo Christchurch
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
4 out of 5
840 Colombo St, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is £75 per night from 23 May to 24 May
£75
per night
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (343 reviews)
"Short walling distance to central. Good restaurant."

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Fable Christchurch
Fable Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
The price is £85 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
£85
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The service was perfect, lovely friendly staff, so close to all the bars and restaurants our only gripe was having to pay $25 per night for parking"

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2024

Fable Christchurch
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Other neighbourhoods around Christchurch Airport

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Burnside

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

Travellers come to Burnside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre and Russley Golf Club while you're in town.

Burnside
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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.

Ilam
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Upper Riccarton

4/5(5 area reviews)

Upper Riccarton is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Riccarton Road and Bush Inn Centre.

Upper Riccarton
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Papanui

Unique features of Papanui include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Papanui Road or Northlands Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.

Papanui
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Hornby

The museums and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Hornby. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Riccarton Park, a few notable attractions nearby.

Hornby
Mona Vale which includes a park

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.

Riccarton

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