Title: Windwhistle Travel Guide: Best of Windwhistle, Canterbury Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Windwhistle](https://expedia.co.uk/Windwhistle-Hotels.d6130024.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Windwhistle](https://expedia.co.uk/Windwhistle-Holiday-Rentals.d6130024.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Windwhistle Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Windwhistle.d6130024.Car-Hire-Guide)[Windwhistle Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Windwhistle.d6130024.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Windwhistle Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Rakaia Gorge - Walking along Rakaia Gorge, you can see Mt. Hutt from the distance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130024/000d08fc-c4b8-4e8e-8e8d-4aa5620d1c6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rakaia Gorge - Walking along Rakaia Gorge, you can see Mt. Hutt from the distance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130024/000d08fc-c4b8-4e8e-8e8d-4aa5620d1c6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rakaia Gorge which includes tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060656/312eb9ba-f158-4d8e-a38b-66dd03c735d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rakaia Gorge showing a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060656/da114c88-4ae0-4a0b-9e5a-7778d5f4c6ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rakaia Gorge which includes mountains, tranquil scenes and mist or fog](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060656/f9bc1d89-f271-461f-9778-1516fe19b0bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Windwhistle Things to do - Top hotels in Windwhistle - Top Holiday Rentals in Windwhistle ![Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1895500/1895481/f28215e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery 623 Coleridge Road Windwhistle £151 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Windwhistle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Popular attractions Rakaia Gorge Walkway and Washpen Falls are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews) Young kindly staff, great location, good food but it’s not a 5 star resort. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=1895481&PinnedHotelID=1895481&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130024) ![Gunyah Country Estate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3848400/3848349/2a72b37a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gunyah Country Estate Sleemans Road Windwhistle £98 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf guesthouse in Windwhistle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Rakaia Gorge is located nearby. 8.8/10 Excellent! (46 reviews) Superb stay!!! Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=3848349&PinnedHotelID=3848349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130024) ![Yuki's Chalet - luxury ski chalet, sleeps 14, spectacular mountain views; golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102360000/102352100/102352014/7c669322_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yuki's Chalet - luxury ski chalet, sleeps 14, spectacular mountain views; golf Windwhistle Canterbury £685 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this chalet in Windwhistle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rakaia Gorge Walkway and Washpen Falls are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=102352014&PinnedHotelID=102352014&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130024) [See all 113 properties in Windwhistle](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6130024) 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. ![Yuki's Chalet - luxury ski chalet, sleeps 14, spectacular mountain views; golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102360000/102352100/102352014/7c669322_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yuki's Chalet - luxury ski chalet, sleeps 14, spectacular mountain views; golf Windwhistle Canterbury Stay at this chalet in Windwhistle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rakaia Gorge Walkway and Washpen Falls are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Windwhistle-Hotels-Discover-Luxury-Adventure-At-Yukis-Chalet-Perfect-Getaway-In-Canterbury.h102352014.Hotel-Information) ![The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990700/37990629/dd83977e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate Methven (Mt Hutt) Methven Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Windwhistle. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Rakaia Gorge and Washpen Falls are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (17 reviews) Fabulous peaceful comfy spot Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Windwhistle-Hotels-The-Granarynew-Stylish-Cottage-At-Gunyah-Estate.h37990629.Hotel-Information) ![The Alpine Edge - Windwhistle Holiday Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118310000/118308400/118308307/33884eb7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Alpine Edge - Windwhistle Holiday Home Canterbury Canterbury Stay at this holiday home in Lake Pearson. Enjoy a garden, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Cave Stream Scenic Reserve and Kura ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Windwhistle-Hotels-The-Alpine-Edge-Windwhistle-Holiday-Home.h118308307.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Windwhistle](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6130024&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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 Windwhistle hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130024&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130024&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130024&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130024&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130024&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130024&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Washpen Falls Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Washpen Falls during your travels in Windwhistle. Discover the area's mountain views and bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washpen-Falls-Windwhistle.d553248634015533527.Attraction) #### Rakaia Gorge Walkway You can take time to visit Rakaia Gorge Walkway during your travels to Windwhistle. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rakaia-Gorge-Walkway-Windwhistle.d674175258858565632.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Christchurch Highlight Tour with Jet Boating - Rakaia Gorge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46360402/78671843-cba1-4741-91f2-041daee71b9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lyttelton Shore Excursion: City Sights & Jet Boating - Rakaia Gorge £130 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lyttelton-shore-excursion-city-sights-jet-boating-rakaia-gorge.a46360402.activity-details) [See all activities in Windwhistle](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Windwhistle.d6130024.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Windwhistle ![picturesque Rakaia Gorge and Rakaia River on the South Island of New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025795/82a15642-7253-4024-9475-05d8c1abdc8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Methven - Cities near Windwhistle - Places of interest [Methven](https://expedia.co.uk/Methven.dx6025795)[Glentunnel](https://expedia.co.uk/Glentunnel.dx553248634478779819) - [Mount Hutt Skifield ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Hutt-Skifield-Mount-Hutt.d6113020.Attraction) - [Mount Olympus Ski Area ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Olympus-Ski-Area-Lake-Coleridge.d3000655861.Attraction) - [Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Korowai-Torlesse-Tussocklands-Park-Castle-Hill.d6113010.Attraction) ![](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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