McLeans Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit McLeans 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.
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
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch with TranzAlpine
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Mt Cook Day Tour From Christchurch via Lake Tekapo (Small Group)
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
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Harewood Lodge
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Sudima Christchurch City
Other neighbourhoods around McLeans Island
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.
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.
Hornby
The museums and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Hornby. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Riccarton Park, a few notable attractions nearby.
Papanui
Unique features of Papanui include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Papanui Road or Northlands Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.
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.
- Orana Wildlife Park
- Coringa Country Club
- Lyttelton Harbour
- Hagley Park
- Sumner Beach
- New Brighton Beach
- Christchurch Public Hospital
- Christchurch Casino
- Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
- University of Canterbury
- Cathedral Square
- Wolfbrook Arena
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Christchurch Gondola
- Westfield Riccarton Mall
- International Antarctic Centre
- Papanui Road
- Mona Vale
- Riverside Market
- New Regent Street
- Isaac Theatre Royal
- Lincoln University
- Canterbury Museum
- Taylor's Mistake Beach
- Burwood Hospital
- Addington Raceway
- Merivale Mall
