Avonhead Travel Guide

Christchurch

A pier extending into calm waters at sunset with a clear sky.

Stay near popular Avonhead attractions

Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery during your travels in Christchurch. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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Things to do

Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

฿851
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission

Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission

฿747
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

฿3,763
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tour

Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tour

฿567
per adult
Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tour
Christchurch City Highlights Half Day Tour

Christchurch City Highlights Half Day Tour

฿4,727
per adult
Christchurch City Highlights Half Day Tour
Blokarts suitable for ages 8 to 80+ with tandem karts available for those not ready to go it alone.

Christchurch Land Sailing Adventure Velocity Karts

฿1,872
per adult
Christchurch Land Sailing Adventure Velocity Karts
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Top hotels in Avonhead

LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
The price is ฿2,998 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿2,998
฿3,448 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great choice if looking for a budget option near the airport. Amenities were quite nice, bathroom was clean, and staff was very helpful. Not a ton of space, but very doable for a night or two."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

LyLo Christchurch Airport
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street Christchurch
The price is ฿1,728 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿1,728
฿1,987 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,042 reviews)
"Travel to Christchurch bi-monthly on Thursdays for work, stay at the Commodore for first night (work pays). Then I stay the weekend at the Ramada. Last week I couldn't get into the Ramada on Tuam. So booked in at the Breakfree. I was pleasantly surprised. Dbl bed, internal glass corner bathroom. ..."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

3.5 out of 5
12 Hereford Street Christchurch
The price is ฿2,489 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,489
฿2,863 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Neat, tidy and well setup rooms with comfortable bed. A nice, simple clean option in the city"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

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Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

5 out of 5
247 Bealey Ave Christchurch
The price is ฿1,875 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿1,875
฿2,156 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (620 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. Very convenient and good location"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Bealey Quarter
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

4 out of 5
840 Colombo St Christchurch Canterbury
The price is ฿4,583 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,583
฿5,270 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
45 Roydvale Avenue Christchurch
The price is ฿4,491 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿4,491
฿5,165 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Did its job, we needed to anchor down for the night before an early morning flight and it was super close to the airport and a comfy bed."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Airport Gateway Christchurch
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Where to stay in Avonhead

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A colorful street with a tram, outdoor cafes, and a restaurant named "The Nook Thai".

Christchurch City Centre

Christchurch City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for its abundant dining options, interesting museums and colourful gardens. You might want to check out attractions like Christchurch Art Gallery or Cathedral Square while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A mountainous landscape with a cable car system, a sign for Crater Rim Walkway, and a lake in the distance.

Christchurch Airport

While Christchurch Airport may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like International Antarctic Centre and Harewood Golf Club.

A large, historic house with red trim and multiple chimneys.

Riccarton

Riccarton is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton Road.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and historic buildings, surrounded by green parks and a river.

Merivale

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.

A coastal town with a harbor, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Sydenham

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

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