Brooklands Travel Guide

Christchurch

Popular places to visit

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

Lyttelton Harbour

Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills.

Lyttelton Harbour
Christchurch Botanic Gardens as well as a large group of people

Hagley Park

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
Sumner Beach which includes rocky coastline

Sumner Beach

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

New Brighton Beach

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 which includes street scenes

Cathedral Square

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
Riccarton Road

Riccarton Road

During your visit to Christchurch, you can enjoy retail therapy at Riccarton Road. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Riccarton Road

Things to do

TranzAlpine Train

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

฿8,033
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

฿5,198
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Ōpuke Thermal Pools: Adults-Only Entry with Swim Up Bar

Ōpuke Thermal Pools: Adults-Only Entry with Swim Up Bar

฿1,266
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ōpuke Thermal Pools: Adults-Only Entry with Swim Up Bar
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour

Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch with TranzAlpine

฿8,316
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch with TranzAlpine
Lake Tekapo

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

฿4,725
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Sun is out at Mt Cook

Mt Cook Day Tour From Christchurch via Lake Tekapo (Small Group)

฿5,651
per adult
Mt Cook Day Tour From Christchurch via Lake Tekapo (Small Group)
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Top hotels in Brooklands

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
The price is ฿4,519 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿4,519
฿5,197 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Outstanding option when flying in and out of Christchurch. Rooms were clean and well designed. Restaurant was amazing and staff very helpful. Our flight was cancelled last minute and they were very accommodating."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Novotel 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 ฿3,520 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,520
฿4,048 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent property & so well located! Everything is within walking distance. Loved Rydges Latimer & Christchurch"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

3.5 out of 5
12 Hereford Street, Christchurch
The price is ฿1,538 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿1,538
฿1,769 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
"Great service, very obliging staff."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Hotel Give
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
The price is ฿1,405 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿1,405
฿1,616 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"I have stayed at the Breakfree several time & find the rooms to be stuffy & quite warm at night"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch
The price is ฿2,202 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿2,202
฿2,532 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Great place with good rates for a one night stay close to the airport. The only thing that let it down was the fact that my window didn’t shut tightly so I could hear a lot of traffic noise from the motorway at busy times"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

LyLo Christchurch
Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City

5 out of 5
47-49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is ฿3,519 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿3,519
฿4,047 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (463 reviews)
"Excellent staff and very nice facilities although the rooms are not that quite as outside enters the room easily. Take ear plugs"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Sudima Christchurch City
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Other neighbourhoods around Brooklands

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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Papanui

Unique features of Papanui include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Papanui Road or Northlands Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.

Papanui
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Saint Albans

4.5/5(9 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.

Saint Albans
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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.

Merivale
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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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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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