Aranui Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Lyttelton Harbour
Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills.
Hagley Park
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.
Sumner Beach
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.
New Brighton Beach
Surf, spot birdlife, walk across wild sand dunes and shop for handmade goods at a weekly market at this sandy beach and coastal suburb.
Cathedral Square
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.
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.
Activities
From Christchurch: Arthur’s Pass Day Tour with TranzAlpine
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
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Other neighbourhoods around Aranui
New Brighton
You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in New Brighton. You might want to make time for a stop at New Brighton Beach or New Brighton Pier.
Linwood
You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Linwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Eastgate Mall or Wilding Park Tennis Center.
Woolston
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Woolston. You might want to make time for a stop at The Tannery or Caddyshack City.
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.
Saint Albans
Saint Albans is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Papanui Road and Bealey Avenue while in the area.
Sydenham
Sydenham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Colombo and Science Alive.
- Lyttelton Harbour
- Hagley Park
- Sumner Beach
- New Brighton Beach
- Christchurch Public Hospital
- Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Christchurch Casino
- University of Canterbury
- Cathedral Square
- Wolfbrook Arena
- Westfield Riccarton Mall
- Christchurch Gondola
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- International Antarctic Centre
- Papanui Road
- Banks Peninsula
- Riverside Market
- Mona Vale
- New Regent Street
- Isaac Theatre Royal
- Burwood Hospital
- Taylor's Mistake Beach
- Canterbury Museum
- Lincoln University
- Addington Raceway
- Air Force Museum of New Zealand
- Christchurch Adventure Park
- Merivale Mall
- Christchurch Art Gallery