Taylor's Mistake Beach

#goldenhour Taylors Mistake a great place to start a walk to Godley Head at the entrance to Lyttleton Harbour. Be ready to Huff n Puff and give those Hiking Boots a workout.
#goldenhour Taylors Mistake a great place to start a walk to Godley Head at the entrance to Lyttleton Harbour. Be ready to Huff n Puff and give those Hiking Boots a workout.
“#goldenhour” Taylors Mistake, Canterbury, NZ. A worthwhile trip through Sumner to this well known Surfing Beach. This lone surfer made my day.
Walking track just out of Christchurch :)

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Daffodil Motel

Daffodil Motel

4 out of 5
Riccarton
Price was ฿67,880, price is now ฿61,355 per person
฿61,355
per person
25 Apr - 30 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Bangkok (BKK) to Christchurch (CHC)
9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
Comfortable and warm, friendly staff

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

Grand Riccarton Hotel

Grand Riccarton Hotel

2 out of 5
Riccarton
Price was ฿72,084, price is now ฿65,748 per person
฿65,748
per person
25 Apr - 30 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Bangkok (BKK) to Christchurch (CHC)
7.8/10 Good! (31 reviews)
Clean room, helpful staff

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Tours & day trips

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Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Activity duration is 12 hours
7.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,788 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour

Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour

Activity duration is 13 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿6,629 per child
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Christchurch: Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Scenic Day Tour

Christchurch: Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Scenic Day Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿10,397 per adult
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Water activities

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Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch

Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿10,606 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes
5.2 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿7,007 per adult
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Popular places to visit

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
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
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
Mount Cavendish which includes a coastal town, landscape views and mountains

Mount Cavendish

Standing imposingly beside Christchurch, this mountain in the Port Hills is a breathtaking sight. The views from the top are simply sublime.

Mount Cavendish
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
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

Top Hotel Deals

Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

3.5 out of 5
26 Marriner Street, Sumner Christchurch
Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments
Cave Rock Guest House

Cave Rock Guest House

3 out of 5
16 Esplanade, Sumner Christchurch
Cave Rock Guest House
South Brighton Holiday Park

South Brighton Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
59 Halsey Street Christchurch
South Brighton Holiday Park
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street Christchurch
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Arcadia Motel

Arcadia Motel

3 out of 5
564 Ferry Rd Christchurch
Arcadia Motel
Christchurch Backpackers and Cafe

Christchurch Backpackers and Cafe

1 out of 5
6 Union St Christchurch Canterbury
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Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

5 out of 5
247 Bealey Ave Christchurch
Bealey Quarter
Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
96 Lichfield St Christchurch Canterbury
Drifter Christchurch
Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

4 out of 5
64 Kilmore St Christchurch Canterbury
Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street
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