Papanui 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.
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
From Christchurch: Arthur’s Pass Day Tour with TranzAlpine
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
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Other neighbourhoods around Papanui
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.
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.
Redwood
If you're spending some time in Redwood, Murchison Park and Styx River are top sights worth seeing.
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 Riccarton House is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Lyttelton Harbour
- Hagley Park
- Sumner Beach
- New Brighton Beach
- Christchurch Public Hospital
- Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Christchurch Casino
- University of Canterbury
- Cathedral Square
- Wolfbrook Arena
- Westfield Riccarton Mall
- Christchurch Gondola
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- International Antarctic Centre
- Papanui Road
- Riverside Market
- Mona Vale
- New Regent Street
- Isaac Theatre Royal
- Burwood Hospital
- Taylor's Mistake Beach
- Canterbury Museum
- Lincoln University
- Addington Raceway
- Air Force Museum of New Zealand
- Christchurch Adventure Park
- Merivale Mall
- Christchurch Art Gallery
- Orana Wildlife Park
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