Title: North New Brighton Travel Guide: Best of North New Brighton, Christchurch Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in North New Brighton](https://expedia.co.uk/North-New-Brighton-Christchurch-Hotels.0-n693002040849801216-0.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)[North New Brighton Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-North-New-Brighton.d693002040849801216.Car-Hire-Guide)[North New Brighton Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/North-New-Brighton.d693002040849801216.Holidays-City-Breaks) # North New Brighton Travel Guide ## Christchurch ![Photo by Laurent C](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2f6583c0aff79476c74716686fa007e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Laurent C](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2f6583c0aff79476c74716686fa007e2.jpg) ## Visit North New Brighton Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Christchurch travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch.dx179996) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Lyttelton Harbour showing a marina, a bay or harbour and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44119-Lyttelton-Harbour.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) ![Sumner Beach which includes rocky coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/110000/110977-Sumner-Beach.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) ![Christchurch Botanic Gardens as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/110000/110876-Christchurch.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181589-New-Brighton-Beach.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) ![Riccarton Road](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3b6c5c34b61cb4e2fe0138390eabfeb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Riccarton Road During your visit to Christchurch, you can enjoy retail therapy at Riccarton Road. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riccarton-Road-Christchurch.d553248633981715597.Attraction) ![Christchurch which includes street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/78000/78032-Christchurch.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 ![Lake Tekapo ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393407/b31e4869-99f1-4fce-94f6-348876f4721d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch £119 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-cook.a1393407.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 £141 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lord-of-the-rings.a1307122.activity-details) ![Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4591394/52154ae8-7478-43aa-9964-43919401b4bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo £33 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-and-tram-city-tour-combo.a4591394.activity-details) ![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 £18 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-ride.a4766307.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 £97 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 £17 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 North New Brighton ![Beachlife Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627900/9627848/3772098f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beachlife Apartments 72 Marine Parade Christchurch £73 27 Jan - 28 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 14 meeting rooms. Popular attractions Sumner Beach and Thomson Park are located ... 7/10 Good! (308 reviews) Great location. Nice modern fixtures, i.e kitchen and bathroom. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=9627848&PinnedHotelID=9627848&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693002040849801216) ![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 £41 19 Jan - 20 Jan 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! (454 reviews) Stayed at Bealey Quarter for 3 nights… highly recommend given its good value and cleanliness… in addition, it is also close to the city centre I particularly love the garden outside our unit Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=32947186&PinnedHotelID=32947186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693002040849801216) ![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 £36 9 Feb - 10 Feb 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! (1,017 reviews) Very good stay Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=10153686&PinnedHotelID=10153686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693002040849801216) ![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 £129 18 Jan - 19 Jan 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! (1,041 reviews) excellent amenities, service (especially the level 6 restaurant, absolutely superb food and customer service) and obviously great location! Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=18258191&PinnedHotelID=18258191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693002040849801216) ![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 £106 30 Jan - 31 Jan 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! (1,086 reviews) Clean room . Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=889383&PinnedHotelID=889383&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693002040849801216) ![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 £80 18 Jan - 19 Jan 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! (389 reviews) Huge room, lovely helpful staff Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=66926604&PinnedHotelID=66926604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693002040849801216) [See all 1,275 properties in North New Brighton](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026®ionId=693002040849801216) 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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You might want to make time for a stop at Avon Heathcote Estuary or New Brighton Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-New-Brighton.dx180247) ![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) ### Bromley While Bromley may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eastgate Mall and Avon Heathcote Estuary. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Bromley.dx693002051976888320) ![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) ### Linwood You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Linwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Eastgate Mall or Wilding Park Tennis Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Linwood.dx6003639) ![Christchurch featuring interior views and shopping](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235461-Christchurch.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Woolston.dx6003645) ![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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/00ff65f6d1f76f96438d8ae5f3b70ef5.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) --- --- - [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) # North New Brighton 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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