Christchurch District Travel Guide
Canterbury
Popular cities in Christchurch District
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
- Lyttelton Harbour
- Hagley Park
- New Brighton Beach
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 Wharf
- Akaroa Lighthouse
- Linton The Giant House
Le Bons Bay
Check out the local area in Le Bons Bay—home to attractions like Le Bons Bay Beach and Peace Memorial Library.
Reasons to visit
- Le Bons Bay Beach
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.
Pigeon Bay
Venture to sights like Banks Peninsula as you discover the local area in Pigeon Bay.
Okains Bay
Check out the local area in Okains Bay—home to attractions like Okains Bay Beach and Okains Bay Maori & Colonial Museum.