Governors Bay Travel Guide

Christchurch

Popular places to visit

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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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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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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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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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Mona Vale

4/5(5 reviews)

Stroll around idyllic riverside gardens filled with roses, irises and other plantings and take a break on the lush green lawns at this public park.

Mona Vale
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Cathedral Square

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Cathedral Square

Things to do

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5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch

£1,023
Per adult
5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch
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Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train

£203
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
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3-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch

£671
Per adult
3-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch
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V8 Trike Private Tour of Christchurch

£100
Per adult
V8 Trike Private Tour of Christchurch
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Beautiful Scottish city, Dunedin private tour 3D2N

£927
Per adult
Beautiful Scottish city, Dunedin private tour 3D2N
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Christchurch Architectural Marvels: Private Walking Tour

£528
Per adult
Christchurch Architectural Marvels: Private Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Governors Bay

BreakFree on Cashel, an Accor hotel
BreakFree on Cashel, an Accor hotel
3 out of 5
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
The price is £57 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
£57
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Its all thats required for an overnight. Small but comfortable enough."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

BreakFree on Cashel, an Accor hotel
Õtoromiro Hotel
Õtoromiro Hotel
3.5 out of 5
52 Main Road, Christchurch
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The price is £60 per night from 23 May to 24 May
£60
per night
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this 3.5-star inn in Christchurch. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lyttelton Harbour and Port Hills are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
"A unique place to stay. A renovated pub with nice pool. Great area to explore."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Õtoromiro Hotel
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
The price is £88 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£88
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Stayed here due to a delayed flight and was great for what we needed- a nice room, close to restaurants and walking distance from the airport"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
4 out of 5
840 Colombo St, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is £65 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£65
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (355 reviews)
"Apart from tiny rooms everything else was good"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
The price is £110 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
£110
per night
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (629 reviews)
"As always a great experience here from check in to check out. Easy all the way and a great team. My only grizzle this time was getting two overlarge single beds rather than one very large king bed as I normally do - but not the hotel's fault ..."

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Fable Christchurch
Fable Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
The price is £84 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
£84
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Central, clean, convenient. Just check out parking options if you are driving"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Governors Bay

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Cashmere

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the mountain views and gardens in Cashmere. You might want to make time for a stop at Clearwater Golf Resort or Port Hills.

Cashmere
Lyttelton

Lyttelton

You'll enjoy the sandy beaches and museums in Lyttelton. You might want to make time for a stop at Lyttelton Harbour or Lyttelton Farmers Market.

Lyttelton
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Halswell

Halswell might not have many top sights, but Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Christchurch Adventure Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Halswell
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Sydenham

3/5(1 area review)

Sydenham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Colombo and Science Alive.

Sydenham
Christchurch featuring interior views and shopping

Woolston

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Woolston. You might want to make time for a stop at The Tannery or Caddyshack City.

Woolston
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Addington

4/5(5 area reviews)

Unique features of Addington include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Orangetheory Stadium or Addington Raceway while you're exploring the area.

Addington

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