Christchurch District Travel Guide

Canterbury

A coastal landscape with mountains, a bay, and a small settlement.
A coastal town with a harbor, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.
A coastal landscape with rolling hills, a calm sea, and distant mountains.
A fountain with multiple tiers and statues, a large building with intricate architecture, and a clear blue sky.
A fountain with fish sculptures in front of a historic building.

Popular cities in Christchurch District

A cityscape with modern buildings, a construction site, and a distinctive blue sculpture.
Christchurch
Known for Gardens, Cafes and Business
Known for its green spaces, New Zealand’s “Garden City” also offers plenty of restaurants, bars, boutiques and outdoor adventure sports.

Reasons to visit

  • Hagley Park
  • Sumner Beach
  • Lyttelton Harbour
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A turquoise lake surrounded by green hills and mountains.
Akaroa
Known for Boating, Dolphins and Tours
Swim with dolphins, sail around the bay and visit a sculpture and mosaic garden in this charming French and British colonial town in a volcanic setting.

Reasons to visit

  • Akaroa Museum
  • Akaroa Lighthouse
  • Akaroa Wharf
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A coastal landscape with mountains, a bay, and a small settlement.
Pigeon Bay
Venture to sights like Banks Peninsula as you discover the local area in Pigeon Bay.

Reasons to visit

  • Banks Peninsula
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Diamond Harbour
Diamond Harbour
Head to sights like Church Bay as you discover the local area in Diamond Harbour.
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A small, yellow and purple accommodation building with a sign reading "Silostay Accommodation". There are bicycles parked outside and a small garden area with a wheelbarrow and a trash bin.
Little River
Known for Ecotourism, Rivers and Relaxing
Bike or hike along a historic rail trail, visit a working sheep farm, browse a gallery and a railway museum and enjoy the nature of this water-rich destination.
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A rocky coastal landscape with a prominent cliff and turquoise waters.
Wainui
Head to sights like Wainui Banks Peninsula as you discover the local area in Wainui.
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Stay near popular Christchurch District attractions

A calm river with trees and grass on both sides.
Photo by Paolo Corrales
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Hagley Park

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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.
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