Coutts Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Coutts Island
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
Chairlift Sightseeing Pass at the Christchurch Adventure Park
Our pick of the best Coutts Island Hotel Deals
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
The room was clean, staff friendly and very helpful. The food in the restaurant was amazing!!
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Bealey Quarter
Handy to the city.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Excellent room
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Sudima Christchurch Airport
This place was perfect, there was just one
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Clean rooms, friendly staff, and great breakfast! Will definitely stay here the next time in town.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hotel Give
Clean. Comfortable. Quiet
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Coutts Island
Papanui
Unique features of Papanui include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Northlands Shopping Centre or Papanui Road while you're exploring the area.
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 Harewood Golf Club.
Burnside
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.
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.
Merivale
Travellers come to Merivale for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Merivale Mall and Papanui Road while you're in town.
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.
Coutts Island Travel Guide
- Lyttelton Harbour
- Sumner Beach
- Hagley Park
- University of Canterbury
- New Brighton Beach
- Christchurch Public Hospital
- Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Christchurch Casino
- Cathedral Square
- Wolfbrook Arena
- Westfield Riccarton Mall
- International Antarctic Centre
- Papanui Road
- Christchurch Gondola
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Riverside Market
- New Regent Street
- Mona Vale
- Lake Pukaki
- Ferrymead Heritage Park
- Taylor's Mistake Beach
- Canterbury Museum
- Isaac Theatre Royal
- Burwood Hospital
- Air Force Museum of New Zealand
- Merivale Mall
- Southern Cross Hospital
- Addington Raceway
- Victoria Street
