Christchurch District Travel Guide

Canterbury

A coastal landscape with mountains, a bay, and a small settlement.
A coastal town with a harbor, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.
A coastal landscape with rolling hills, a calm sea, and distant mountains.
A fountain with multiple tiers and statues, a large building with intricate architecture, and a clear blue sky.
A fountain with fish sculptures in front of a historic building.

Popular cities in Christchurch District

A cityscape with modern buildings, a construction site, and a distinctive blue sculpture.
Christchurch
Known for Gardens, Cafes and Business
The Garden City delights visitors with native parklands, Māori culture and adrenaline-charged adventures through the countryside.

Reasons to visit

  • Hagley Park
  • Sumner Beach
  • Lyttelton Harbour
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A turquoise lake surrounded by green hills and mountains.
Akaroa
Known for Boating, Dolphins and Tours
Swim with dolphins, sail around the bay and visit a sculpture and mosaic garden in this charming French and British colonial town in a volcanic setting.

Reasons to visit

  • Akaroa Museum
  • Akaroa Lighthouse
  • Akaroa Wharf
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A coastal landscape with mountains, a bay, and a small settlement.
Pigeon Bay
Venture to sights like Banks Peninsula as you discover the local area in Pigeon Bay.

Reasons to visit

  • Banks Peninsula
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Diamond Harbour
Diamond Harbour
Head to sights like Church Bay as you discover the local area in Diamond Harbour.
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A small, yellow and purple accommodation building with a sign reading "Silostay Accommodation". There are bicycles parked outside and a small garden area with a wheelbarrow and a trash bin.
Little River
Known for Ecotourism, Rivers and Relaxing
Bike or hike along a historic rail trail, visit a working sheep farm, browse a gallery and a railway museum and enjoy the nature of this water-rich destination.
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A rocky coastal landscape with a prominent cliff and turquoise waters.
Wainui
Head to sights like Wainui Banks Peninsula as you discover the local area in Wainui.
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Stay near popular Christchurch District attractions

A calm river with trees and grass on both sides.
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Hagley Park

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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.
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