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

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
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
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
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
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

Things to do

Storm Dome

International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket

฿1,442
per adult
International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket
Mt Cook Experience

Mt Cook Experience

฿129,624
per adult
Mt Cook Experience
World in a day

World in a day

฿115,394
per adult
World in a day
Trial Flight

Trial Flight

฿10,136
per adult
Trial Flight
Southern Alps Scenic

Southern Alps Scenic

฿40,349
per adult
Southern Alps Scenic
Rakaia Glaciers

Rakaia Glaciers

฿79,821
per adult
Rakaia Glaciers
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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 ฿4,721 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,721
฿5,429 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (1,011 reviews)
"The hotel is very close to the airport its walkable, Room was excellent and breakfast was good."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
The price is ฿3,792 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,792
฿4,360 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,021 reviews)
"Excellent staff"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Sudima Christchurch Airport
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,137 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿2,137
฿2,457 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (1,007 reviews)
Best place to start your trip to New Zealand
"I loved this place. The pods were huge, quiet and private. The room itself was large. The communal area was huge, loads of sofas, hammocks and various chill out areas. Loads of left over food also would be a great place to start your trip"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

LyLo Christchurch
Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

4.5 out of 5
30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is ฿2,531 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿2,531
฿2,911 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 facilities including the great gym. As always, the Rydges breakfast still holds the top spot against all of the hotels we have stated in."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City

5 out of 5
47-49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is ฿4,096 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,096
฿4,711 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (444 reviews)
NZ Holiday
"We had a wonderful and comfortable stay in Sudima Christchurch City Hotel. The neighbourhood is quiet and there is a bus stop right in front of the hotel, making it easy for us to move around as we don't drive. It is walkable to the bus interchange and the shopping areas and eateries. Kudos to the ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Sudima Christchurch City
Fable Christchurch

Fable Christchurch

4.5 out of 5
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
The price is ฿3,035 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,035
฿3,491 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Fantastic location, everything was an easy walk away. Room was lovely, overall we had a great stay."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Fable 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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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
Mona Vale which includes a park

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.

Riccarton

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