Heartland Hotel Cotswold
Full of character, Heartland Hotel Cotswold is warm and welcoming, and the perfect place to relax during your visit to Christchurch. Our spacious grounds feature award-winning gardens, and there is always a seat waiting for you in the Earl of Essex Bar. Our 3-star plus Christchurch hotel is locat...
Travel Dates: 1 - 31 October 2018
Novotel Christchurch
The Novotel Christchurch blends style and sophistication with ergonomic comfort and all the high-tech amenities you need when travelling away from home. The location is unbeatable. Positioned on Cathedral Square, the Novotel Christchurch is only moments to main attractions, Cathedral Square, walk...
Travel Dates: 1 - 31 October 2018
The gateway for exploring the South Island
Set on the coast, at the edge of the fertile Canterbury Plains, the plethora of parks and green spaces have earned Christchurch the nickname 'garden city'. Try punting in the Botanic Gardens, dolphin-, whale- and seal-spotting on a day cruise or enjoy the water and alpine views from a hot air balloon. Alternatively, consider getting a chilly taste of adventure with the kids at the International Antarctic Centre. Yes, there are penguins.
City Park
Earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 caused damage to the CBD but a quirky collection of shops-in-shipping containers, Re:START Mall – the first retail outlet to recommence business – is a credit to the spirit of Christchurch. The inner suburb of Addington is a new live entertainment hub and its neighbour, Sydenham, also housed businesses as the central business district was being rebuilt. The area south of Moorhouse Avenue is now affectionately known as 'SoMo'. If you're wondering where to stay, there are rafts of accommodation types, from central 5-star luxury to holiday parks or a cottage tucked amid the surrounding hills and plains.
Hagley Park