Avon Heathcote Estuary Tours and Activities

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West Fitzroy Apartments

West Fitzroy Apartments

5 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
Price was NZ$440, price is now NZ$329 per person
NZ$329
per person
21 Nov - 23 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)
8.6/10 Excellent! (236 reviews)
Great location and amenities. However, road noise through single glazed windows and a noisy neighbour above was the only downside. Suggest bringing ear plugs but otherwise, everything else was perfect.

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

4 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
Save 100% on your flight
Price was NZ$564, price is now NZ$417 per person
NZ$417
per person
21 Nov - 23 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)
8.8/10 Excellent! (334 reviews)
Modern, comfortable & a short walk to the centre of town

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

The Parque

The Parque

3.5 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
Price was NZ$443, price is now NZ$333 per person
NZ$333
per person
21 Nov - 23 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
About my 4th or 5th stay here. Always my go to for Christchurch now. Love it!

Reviewed on 24 Aug 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
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$200 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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From Christchurch: Guided Local Wine Tours in Waipara

From Christchurch: Guided Local Wine Tours in Waipara

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$200 per adult*
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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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From Christchurch: Akaroa Day Tour with Optional Cruise

From Christchurch: Akaroa Day Tour with Optional Cruise

Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$190 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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City, Lyttelton & Mt Herbert

City, Lyttelton & Mt Herbert

Activity duration is 45 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,150 per adult*
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Popular places to visit

New Brighton Beach which includes surf, surfing and a beach

New Brighton Beach

4/5(293 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
Sumner Beach showing rocky coastline

Sumner Beach

4.5/5(272 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
Cave Rock

Cave Rock

4.5/5(24 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

4.5/5(204 reviews)

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
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
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
Cave Rock Guest House

Cave Rock Guest House

3 out of 5
16 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch
Cave Rock Guest House
Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

3.5 out of 5
26 Marriner Street, Sumner, Christchurch
Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
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