Title: Sockburn Travel Guide: Best of Sockburn, Christchurch Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Sockburn](https://expedia.co.uk/Sockburn-Christchurch-Hotels.0-n693003042841362432-0.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)[Sockburn Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sockburn.d693003042841362432.Car-Hire-Guide)[Sockburn Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sockburn.d693003042841362432.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sockburn Travel Guide ## Christchurch ## Visit Sockburn Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Christchurch travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch.dx179996) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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) ![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) ![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) ![Christchurch Gondola](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6214185/b832afd2-8585-43b7-8a71-c38a14bb8bd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christchurch Gondola 4.5/5(27 reviews) Cruise past shimmering blue lakes and snow-capped mountains on your way to the top of Mount Cavendish. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Gondola-Heathcote-Valley.d6214185.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) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![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 **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-ride.a4766307.activity-details) [See all activities in Christchurch](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Christchurch.d179996.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Sockburn ![The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13360000/13351900/13351841/cf0d27c9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge 118 Racecourse Road Christchurch £75 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (406 reviews) A Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=13351841&PinnedHotelID=13351841&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693003042841362432) ![Bush Inn Court Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6910000/6905000/6904928/c3eb36eb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bush Inn Court Motel 45 Main South Road Christchurch £62 1 May - 2 May includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (118 reviews) Key didn't turn in lock if pushed all the way in, tried to contact reception by phone - no response, returned to room door and both played with lock and key, eventually got it to turn and went into room. No response at all from phone message left at reception. No cooking pots. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F05%2F2026&endDate=02%2F05%2F2026&selected=6904928&PinnedHotelID=6904928&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693003042841362432) ![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 £35 1 May - 2 May 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! (1,008 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=01%2F05%2F2026&endDate=02%2F05%2F2026&selected=10153686&PinnedHotelID=10153686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693003042841362432) ![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 £41 30 Apr - 1 May 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! (507 reviews) Great Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F04%2F2026&endDate=01%2F05%2F2026&selected=32947186&PinnedHotelID=32947186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693003042841362432) ![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 £119 1 May - 2 May 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! (1,055 reviews) Love it! Amazing breakfast, right AT the airport. Completely worth it. Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F05%2F2026&endDate=02%2F05%2F2026&selected=18258191&PinnedHotelID=18258191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693003042841362432) ![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 £69 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! (1,002 reviews) Not bad Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=15616452&PinnedHotelID=15616452&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693003042841362432) [See all 1,456 properties in Sockburn](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026®ionId=693003042841362432) 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 Sockburn hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=693003042841362432&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01)[31 Mar - 1 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=693003042841362432&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=693003042841362432&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[1 Apr - 2 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=693003042841362432&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=693003042841362432&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=693003042841362432&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=693003042841362432&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=693003042841362432&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Sockburn ![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 Bush Inn Centre or Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Ilam.dx3000664930) ![Hornby](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) ![Riccarton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112920/9f779165-35ce-4a00-97fc-452981efc580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Riccarton 4.5/5(28 area reviews) Riccarton is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton Road. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Riccarton.dx6052813) ![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) ![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) ![Beautiful panoramic view of Lyttelton Port and Harbour from the Christchurch Gondola Station at the top of the Port Hills, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048106/1043f4bc-4243-4c1d-bf60-bbe12bb62534.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Addington 4/5(5 area reviews) Unique features of Addington include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Apollo Projects Stadium or Addington Raceway while you're exploring the area. 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