Sumner Travel Guide

Christchurch
Cave Rock showing caves
Cave Rock featuring caves
Sumner
Cave Rock showing caves
Cave Rock

Popular places to visit

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
Cave Rock

Cave Rock

4/5(1 review)

Discover the mysterious mythical back-story of this rugged volcanic rock that sits in the pretty seaside suburb of Sumner.

Cave Rock
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 Gondola showing mountains and a gondola

Christchurch Gondola

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Cruise past shimmering blue lakes and snow-capped mountains on your way to the top of Mount Cavendish.

Christchurch Gondola

Things to do

5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch

5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch

฿47,903
Per adult
5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch
Mountain view in christchurch

Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train

฿8,572
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

฿5,547
Per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Wine tasters at lunch on balcony at Waipara Valley wine tour in New Zealand.

Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

฿3,429
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
4-Day Great Southern Circle Tour

4-Day Great Southern Circle Tour

฿37,616
Per adult
4-Day Great Southern Circle Tour
Full Day Arthurs Pass Tour with Tranzalpine Train in New Zealand

Full Day Arthurs Pass Tour with Tranzalpine Train in New Zealand

฿9,076
Per adult
Full Day Arthurs Pass Tour with Tranzalpine Train in New Zealand
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Top hotels in Sumner

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
The price is ฿5,078 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
฿5,078
฿5,840 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (787 reviews)
"Loved the outlook onto airport The bus to town convenient and to timetable Was able to have late checkout at no additional cost Only thing was the shower not very strong But would book again"

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
The price is ฿2,964 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
฿2,964
฿3,408 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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)
great
"the whole experience was great totally satisfied I had meal in the restaurant, the food was fantastic and loved the robot waitress"

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,312 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
฿3,312
฿3,809 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean, lots of parking spaces, property a little outdated"

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
4 out of 5
840 Colombo St, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is ฿2,955 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
฿2,955
฿3,403 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (548 reviews)
"Walking distance to shopping area. Front desk nice & professional"

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2024

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
LyLo Christchurch
LyLo Christchurch
5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch
The price is ฿3,066 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
฿3,066
฿3,525 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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)
"10 mins walk from airport. $4 bus to city centre 5 mins walk away."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

LyLo Christchurch
Fable Christchurch
Fable Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
The price is ฿4,061 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿4,061
฿4,670 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Property was clean, bed was comfortable, facilities provided was adequate. Water pressure for the shower was inadequate and trickling water. Not enough information given during check in, wifi etc, most hotels would share these basic information while checking in. Bonus was there was a coffee machine ..."

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024

Fable Christchurch
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Other neighbourhoods around Sumner

Lyttelton

Lyttelton

You'll enjoy the sandy beaches and museums in Lyttelton. You might want to make time for a stop at Lyttelton Harbour or Lyttelton Farmers Market.

Lyttelton
Christchurch featuring interior views and shopping

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.

Woolston
New Brighton Beach showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and surfing

New Brighton

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in New Brighton. You might want to make time for a stop at New Brighton Beach or New Brighton Pier.

New Brighton
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Linwood

You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Linwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Wilding Park Tennis Center or Eastgate Mall.

Linwood
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Cashmere

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the mountain views and gardens in Cashmere. You might want to make time for a stop at Port Hills or Clearwater Golf Resort.

Cashmere
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Sydenham

3/5(1 area review)

Sydenham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Colombo and Science Alive.

Sydenham

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