Avon Heathcote Estuary Tours and Activities

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Camelot Motor Lodge

Camelot Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
Merivale
Price was NZ$369, price is now NZ$281 per person
NZ$281
per person
18 Jan - 20 Jan
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)
8/10 Very Good! (744 reviews)
Highly recommend this place to stay! It has everything you need right on site, and particularly if you have kids - playground, spa and pool! Will stay again.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Christchurch City

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Christchurch City

4 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
Price was NZ$508, price is now NZ$387 per person
NZ$387
per person
18 Jan - 20 Jan
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)
9/10 Wonderful! (778 reviews)
Everything was very good. Our only disappointment was that there was no Sky/Cable TV.

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

De Lago Motel Apartments

De Lago Motel Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Merivale
Price was NZ$865, price is now NZ$679 per person
NZ$679
per person
26 Dec - 29 Dec
found 5 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)
8.6/10 Excellent! (156 reviews)
Exactly as expected, nice, clean, quite.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025

Tours & day trips

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Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Activity duration is 13 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$275 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
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$350 per child
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Cruises & boat tours

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Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train

Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 19 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$560 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission

Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission

8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$40 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Christchurch: Helicopter Trial Flight

Christchurch: Helicopter Trial Flight

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$380 per adult
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Popular places to visit

New Brighton Beach which includes surf, surfing and a beach

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.

New Brighton Beach
Sumner Beach showing rocky coastline

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.

Sumner Beach
Cave Rock

Cave Rock

Discover the mysterious mythical back-story of this rugged volcanic rock that sits in the pretty seaside suburb of Sumner.

Cave Rock
Christchurch

The Tannery

In a former industrial precinct from the 19th century, find fashion, antiques, jewelry and casual and fine dining in an elegant mall.

The Tannery
New Brighton Pier

New Brighton Pier

Find out about the history of Christchurch when you spend time at New Brighton Pier. Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.

New Brighton Pier
Christchurch Gondola showing mountains and a gondola

Christchurch Gondola

Cruise past shimmering blue lakes and snow-capped mountains on your way to the top of Mount Cavendish.

Christchurch Gondola

Top Avon Heathcote Estuary Hotel & Accommodation Deals

South Brighton Holiday Park

South Brighton Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
59 Halsey Street, Christchurch
South Brighton Holiday Park
Retro living - with an edge

Retro living - with an edge

Mount Pleasant
Retro living - with an edge
Mount Pleasant Ocean Views 3 bedroom with bathtub

Mount Pleasant Ocean Views 3 bedroom with bathtub

Christchurch
Mount Pleasant Ocean Views 3 bedroom with bathtub
Beach House on Beachville

Beach House on Beachville

Christchurch
Beach House on Beachville
Modern, quiet comfort for two

Modern, quiet comfort for two

Redcliffs
Modern, quiet comfort for two
Ocean Views at Rapanui Lodge- 4BR Gem with Parking

Ocean Views at Rapanui Lodge- 4BR Gem with Parking

Christchurch
Ocean Views at Rapanui Lodge- 4BR Gem with Parking
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Elevated Ocean View Oasis - 3-BR, 2-Bath, Parking

Elevated Ocean View Oasis - 3-BR, 2-Bath, Parking

Christchurch
Elevated Ocean View Oasis - 3-BR, 2-Bath, Parking
Hill-side sanctuary - Stunning views

Hill-side sanctuary - Stunning views

Clifton
Hill-side sanctuary - Stunning views
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