Avonhead Travel Guide

Christchurch

Popular places to visit

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 Botanic Gardens as well as a large group of people

Hagley Park

4.5/5(53 reviews)

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

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
Christchurch which includes street scenes

Cathedral Square

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

Top hotels in Avonhead

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is ₹7,065 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹7,065
₹8,125 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
The price is ₹12,148 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹12,148
₹13,971 total
20 Jul - 21 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! (1,005 reviews)
"great stay and I great resturant"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Fable Christchurch
Fable Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
The price is ₹6,923 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
₹6,923
₹8,130 total
5 Aug - 6 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)
"Great accomodation at a great price"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Fable Christchurch
Sudima Christchurch City
Sudima Christchurch City
5 out of 5
47-49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is ₹11,030 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹11,030
₹12,684 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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! (435 reviews)
Easy solo traveller - female.
"Amazing and easy check in. Staff were friendly and stored my luggage for the day prior to check in. When I arrived my bags were in the room ready for me. Thank you. I also felt safe and secure as a solo female traveller."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Sudima Christchurch City
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
The price is ₹9,752 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
₹9,752
₹11,215 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Absolutely would stay here next time!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Pavilions Hotel
Pavilions Hotel
4 out of 5
42 Papanui Road, Christchurch
The price is ₹6,351 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹6,351
₹7,314 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"No comment"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Pavilions Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Avonhead

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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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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
International Antarctic Centre featuring interior views

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 Russley Golf Club.

Christchurch Airport
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Fendalton

Travellers like the historical sites in Fendalton, and Mona Vale is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fendalton
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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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

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