Northwood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
Meet the animals who live at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve during your travels in Christchurch. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
Chairlift Sightseeing Pass at the Christchurch Adventure Park
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools
Our pick of the best Northwood Hotel Deals
Peppers Clearwater Resort Christchurch
"Staff were great, rooms were well appoibted. Breakfast was good, with several delicious options to choose from."
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
"Great place to stay for adventure travellers small unit but cozy and in best place in town ❤️❤️❤️ I’ll come back great friendly staff"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Bealey Quarter
"The staff were courteous. The loo was blocked, the bed was blood soiled (not noted till waking in the morning) and the walls in the bathroom rotten. The light was not sufficient for anything other than ambiance. Drinking water to be sourced from same area as human waste. Lovely shower. The fridge ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Novotel Christchurch Airport
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Reviewed on 22 May 2026
LyLo Christchurch
"for a one night stay waiting to depart or upon arrival its good pod were fairly clean bathroom clean kitchen clean"
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Give
"All good apart from noisy people above us apparently bouncing a ball for quite a while! Also as usual, the wifi is too weak to do much and need to link to phone. Lovely staff, very comfy bed great location"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwood
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.
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.
Fendalton
Travellers like the historical sites in Fendalton, and Riccarton House is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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- Visit Papanui
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