Title: McLeans Island Travel Guide: Best of McLeans Island, Christchurch Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in McLeans Island](https://expedia.co.uk/McLeans-Island-Hotels.d693002022232485888.Travel-Guide-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)[McLeans Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-McLeans-Island.d693002022232485888.Car-Hire-Guide)[McLeans Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/McLeans-Island.d693002022232485888.Holidays-City-Breaks) # McLeans Island Travel Guide ## Christchurch ## Visit McLeans Island 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 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. [](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 4/5(23 reviews) 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) ![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 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Brighton-Beach-New-Brighton.d6112934.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 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hagley-Park-Christchurch-City-Centre.d6112898.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 5/5(4 reviews) 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 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. [](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) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4752279/96dc279e-64cb-4ecc-83bc-6e3c9650e740.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram £18 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-by-vintage-tram.a4752279.activity-details) [See all activities in Christchurch](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Christchurch.d179996.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in McLeans Island ![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 1 Mar - 2 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Everything was great Except the restroom was very smelly Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=10153686&PinnedHotelID=10153686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693002022232485888) ![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 £155 8 Mar - 9 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,048 reviews) The experience here was excellent. My flight was extremely tragic and lots of issue and the staff were sympathetic and willing to help out so much. Check in and out process was seamless. The room was clean Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=18258191&PinnedHotelID=18258191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693002022232485888) ![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 2 Mar - 3 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Always a pleasant stay. Staff are very helpful. Kept clean and tidy. Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=15616452&PinnedHotelID=15616452&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693002022232485888) ![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 £121 1 Mar - 2 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. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (400 reviews) Clean room, friendly staff and nice location Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=66926604&PinnedHotelID=66926604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693002022232485888) ![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 £47 3 Mar - 4 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! (467 reviews) Staff was good. Room was clean but basic. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=32947186&PinnedHotelID=32947186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693002022232485888) ![Sudima Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/973a3fae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sudima Christchurch Airport 550 Memorial Avenue Christchurch £103 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,098 reviews) Everything was excellent particularly the meals. Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=889383&PinnedHotelID=889383&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693002022232485888) [See all 1,442 properties in McLeans Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=693002022232485888) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Christchurch-Airport.dx693001997489496064) ![The Avon River in downtown Christchurch, New Zealand, with vibrant autumn foliage on poplar trees which line the riverbank.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048107/8b303a1e-327d-48f9-a43d-7e7830384f94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Burnside.dx6048107) ![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 Riccarton Road. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Ilam.dx3000664930) ![New Zealand Air Force Museum, located in Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828/d1d37a2c-b233-4b5d-b132-b302934ca412.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hornby.dx180246) ![Tree Lined Path in Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664916/fd3f289e-16d1-4773-85ac-3d652ca5f029.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Upper-Riccarton.dx3000664916) ![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) --- --- - [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) # McLeans Island 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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app