Christchurch Airport Travel Guide

Christchurch

International Antarctic Centre featuring interior views
International Antarctic Centre featuring interior views
International Antarctic Centre
International Antarctic Centre featuring interior views
International Antarctic Centre featuring bird life

Popular places to visit

International Antarctic Centre featuring interior views

International Antarctic Centre

4/5(17 reviews)

Take a trip to Antarctica to see the animals that live there and hear tales of the intrepid travellers who risked their lives to explore it.

International Antarctic Centre
Sumner Beach which includes rocky coastline

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.

Sumner Beach
Lyttelton Harbour showing a marina, a bay or harbour and mountains

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.

Lyttelton Harbour
New Brighton Beach which includes a sandy beach, surf and surfing

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.

New Brighton Beach
Christchurch Botanic Gardens as well as a large group of people

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.

Hagley Park
Christchurch which includes street scenes

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.

Cathedral Square

Things to do

Storm Dome

International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket

฿1,243
per adult
International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket
World in a day

World in a day

฿98,066
per adult
World in a day
Mt Cook Experience

Mt Cook Experience

฿109,718
per adult
Mt Cook Experience
Rakaia Glaciers

Rakaia Glaciers

฿72,239
per adult
Rakaia Glaciers
Alpine Jet Boat Experience

Alpine Jet Boat Experience

฿30,100
per adult
Alpine Jet Boat Experience
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

฿26,410
per adult
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic
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Top hotels in Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
The price is ฿4,570 per night from 3 May to 4 May
฿4,570
฿5,255 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (954 reviews)
"As with most people I am sure, this was a convenient stay before catching a flight. Room was clean and comfortable. Dinner was ok, nothing special and a good breakfast. We asked for some poached eggs as the scrambled eggs looked like they had been there a while!"

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
The price is ฿4,020 per night from 4 May to 5 May
฿4,020
฿4,623 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Laundry facilities were good. Food at the restaurant was great. Shuttle to the airport was fast"

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2025

Sudima Christchurch Airport
LyLo Christchurch
LyLo Christchurch
5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch
The price is ฿2,907 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿2,907
฿3,343 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"I rented a pod in a room that had eight pods in it. So I knew what I was getting into. But I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the kitchen and recreation area was. It was really big and clean."

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2025

LyLo Christchurch
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
The price is ฿1,676 per night from 2 May to 3 May
฿1,676
฿1,928 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Centrally located for shopping, transport and activities."

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Fable Christchurch
Fable Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
The price is ฿3,014 per night from 4 May to 5 May
฿3,014
฿3,467 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Very central, upmarket Hotel
"Nice, clean room / very comfortable bed. Fantastic location to central Christchurch and the One New Zealand Stadium."

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

Fable Christchurch
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is ฿2,918 per night from 4 May to 5 May
฿2,918
฿3,355 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice property, close to everything."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
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Other neighbourhoods around Christchurch Airport

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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.

Burnside
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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 Bush Inn Centre.

Ilam
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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.

Upper Riccarton
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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.

Papanui
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Fendalton

Travellers like the historical sites in Fendalton, and Riccarton House is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fendalton
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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.

Hornby

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