Title: Northwood Travel Guide: Best of Northwood, Christchurch Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Northwood](https://expedia.co.uk/Northwood-Christchurch-Hotels.0-n553248635976008656-0.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)[Northwood Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Northwood.d553248635976008656.Car-Hire-Guide)[Northwood Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Northwood.d553248635976008656.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Northwood Travel Guide ## Christchurch ![Northwood](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828/695d4635-feb7-4b5c-82e6-b1c566871e31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Northwood Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Christchurch travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch.dx179996) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Willowbank Wildlife Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828/695d4635-feb7-4b5c-82e6-b1c566871e31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Meet the animals who live at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve during your travels in Christchurch. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Willowbank-Wildlife-Reserve-Merivale.d553248621526967034.Attraction) ![Lyttelton Harbour](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) ![Sumner Beach](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) ![New Brighton Beach](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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Canterbury-Christchurch.d6112896.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393407/df7b65e8-49ee-4891-aa9a-d260a9a8bc29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch £120 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 £142 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lord-of-the-rings.a1307122.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 £245 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) ![Small group enjoying turquoise waters and autumn colors](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5240473/d30a0723-0198-4414-82f4-48d1847d8ef0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch with Lunch £131 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-cook-lake-tekapo-day-tour-from-christchurch-with-lunch.a5240473.activity-details) ![TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46756606/255db5d8-4f70-47a4-a3ea-ccb6fb0dd464.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip £192 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tranzalpine-train.a46756606.activity-details) ![Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/251969/f297d9e9-066f-45a4-86c9-c447bd023655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch £87 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waipara-valley-wine-tasting-tour-with-lunch.a251969.activity-details) [See all activities in Christchurch](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Christchurch.d179996.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Northwood ![Peppers Clearwater Resort Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1037700/1037650/ff97c896_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peppers Clearwater Resort Christchurch Clearwater Avenue Christchurch £103 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Popular attractions Clearwater Golf Club and The Groynes are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (733 reviews) Clean room, friendly staff Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=1037650&PinnedHotelID=1037650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008656) ![BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10160000/10153700/10153686/cfde9cc5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch 165 Cashel Street Christchurch £41 20 Apr - 21 Apr 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews) It's a place that had a hip vibe in the lobby and a fantastic deal for the all you can eat breakfast (pay extra). The location is great in downtown and very near to the bus station. We got a room with a view/window, and had to laugh since the window was about 3ft x 4ft. We ended up keeping the blinds ... Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=10153686&PinnedHotelID=10153686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008656) ![Bealey Quarter](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32950000/32947200/32947186/c927edab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bealey Quarter 247 Bealey Ave Christchurch £42 20 Apr - 21 Apr 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (506 reviews) Good staffs and all good Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=32947186&PinnedHotelID=32947186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008656) ![Novotel Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/bcd78cb9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Christchurch Airport 30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ £130 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,050 reviews) Convenient location. Good food in restaurant (dinner & breakfast). Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=18258191&PinnedHotelID=18258191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008656) ![LyLo Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616500/15616452/394366d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### LyLo Christchurch 5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch £71 1 Apr - 2 Apr 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Airport shuttle would have been useful Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=15616452&PinnedHotelID=15616452&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008656) ![Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66930000/66926700/66926604/w3159h2132x0y0-d89db995_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street 64 Kilmore St Christchurch Canterbury £92 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (435 reviews) The room was large and had everything needed for a longer stay Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=66926604&PinnedHotelID=66926604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008656) [See all 1,461 properties in Northwood](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976008656) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Northwood hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976008656&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976008656&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976008656&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976008656&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976008656&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976008656&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Northwood ![The view of Christchurch in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048110/b79ffd64-ec3b-4675-9e12-c19eaf2d8cfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Papanui Unique features of Papanui include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Northlands Shopping Centre or Papanui Road while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Papanui.dx6048110) ![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 Nunweek Park 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) ### Saint Albans 4.5/5(10 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) ![D NZ CBD Christchurch low short pan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052812/9cf5c5d9-cff4-4076-9696-3db3b6487ad0.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) ![Fendalton](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 Riccarton House is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Fendalton.dx6003638) ![Landing Christchurch New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693001997489496064/c2dd6748-ba46-4fb0-84dd-a0b7b9ffcccd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Christchurch Airport While Christchurch Airport may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like International Antarctic Centre and Harewood Golf Club. 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