Ilam 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.
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.
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
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
Chairlift Sightseeing Pass at the Christchurch Adventure Park
Our pick of the best Ilam Hotel Deals
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Good value option. Will use again
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Great
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Fantastic, good staff, decent but small gym, quiet, good location on outskirts but close proximity to main area of CBD.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Hotel Give
Place is a former YMCA, was in a private room. Room was clean with a spacious bathroom and nice ambience. Room was a bit hot without ability to directly resuce telperature, so had to open a window which did the job. Location was excellent being in vicinity of Hagley Oval and Christchurch city ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street
Great service everyone was friendly. Clean room with comfy bed and close to everything. We would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
LyLo Christchurch
The room was small and clean and the shower was good.It would have been nice to have a shelf in the bathroom and possibly a small table.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ilam
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.
Fendalton
Travellers like the historical sites in Fendalton, and Mona Vale is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Riccarton
Riccarton is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton Road.
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.
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.
Wigram
Parks and entertainment venues are just a few things travellers like about Wigram. A stop by Air Force Museum of New Zealand is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Ilam Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Ilam?
- Hotels Near Christchurch, Canterbury
- Which hotel chains are in Ilam?
- More holiday ideas
- University of Canterbury
- Lyttelton Harbour
- Sumner Beach
- Hagley Park
- Christchurch Public Hospital
- New Brighton Beach
- Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Cathedral Square
- Christchurch Casino
- Papanui Road
- Wolfbrook Arena
- International Antarctic Centre
- Westfield Riccarton Mall
- Christchurch Gondola
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- New Regent Street
- Riverside Market
- Mona Vale
- Taylor's Mistake Beach
- Lake Pukaki
- Isaac Theatre Royal
- Canterbury Museum
- Burwood Hospital
- Lincoln University
- Southern Cross Hospital
- Ferrymead Heritage Park
- Christchurch Art Gallery
- Addington Raceway
- Air Force Museum of New Zealand
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