Governors Bay

Christchurch

Popular places to visit

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Lyttelton Harbour

4/5(23 reviews)

Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills.

Lyttelton Harbour
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Sumner Beach

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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.

Sumner Beach
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New Brighton Beach

4/5(11 reviews)

Surf, spot birdlife, walk across wild sand dunes and shop for handmade goods at a weekly market at this sandy beach and coastal suburb.

New Brighton Beach
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Hagley Park

4.5/5(53 reviews)

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.

Hagley Park
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Christchurch Gondola

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Cruise past shimmering blue lakes and snow-capped mountains on your way to the top of Mount Cavendish.

Christchurch Gondola
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Cathedral Square

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Cathedral Square

Things to do

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5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch

RM6,209
Per adult
5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch
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Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train

RM1,111
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
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Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

RM728
Per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
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Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

RM201
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
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Christchurch: Tram, Punt and Gondola Ride Combo Ticket

RM298
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Tram, Punt and Gondola Ride Combo Ticket
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4-Day Great Southern Circle Tour

RM4,876
Per adult
4-Day Great Southern Circle Tour
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Top hotels in Governors Bay

Õtoromiro Hotel
Õtoromiro Hotel
3.5 out of 5
52 Main Road, Christchurch
The price is RM325 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
RM325
RM375 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star inn in Christchurch. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lyttelton Harbour and Port Hills are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (117 reviews)
"A unique place to stay. A renovated pub with nice pool. Great area to explore."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Õtoromiro Hotel
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
The price is RM600 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
RM600
RM690 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (783 reviews)
Great stay here!
"Awesome stay, very helpful staff on reception with wake up calls for early flights from the airport! Perfect place to stay. Lovely rooms."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2024

Novotel Christchurch Airport
BreakFree on Cashel, an Accor hotel
BreakFree on Cashel, an Accor hotel
3 out of 5
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
The price is RM377 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
RM377
RM433 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location though rooms were small and the electrics were terrible. The outlets would only work if you plugged in things at a very specific angle and had to call reception since the lights wouldn’t turn off and they had to bang on the electrical panel to get them to work telling me there were ..."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2024

BreakFree on Cashel, an Accor hotel
Fable Christchurch
Fable Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
The price is RM446 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
RM446
RM513 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Absolutely excellent service. So central, beautiful view. Food was impeccable. Pricing a little high but well worth it. Would recommend to everyone."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2024

Fable Christchurch
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
The price is RM511 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
RM511
RM588 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff were super helpful. We were able to store bags there before our check-in."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2024

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
4 out of 5
840 Colombo St, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is RM516 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
RM516
RM595 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (544 reviews)
Lovely hotel only a 14 minute walk from the Centre
"We only stayed one night at the Carnmore Hotel the night before we left Christchurch on our flight home. It was a lovely spacious room with a very comfortable bed. It had a fridge with tea/coffee & milk. The bathroom was modern and spacious and the staff were very pleasant."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2024

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
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Other neighbourhoods around Governors Bay

Lyttelton

Lyttelton

You'll enjoy the sandy beaches and museums in Lyttelton. You might want to make time for a stop at Lyttelton Harbour or Lyttelton Farmers Market.

Lyttelton
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Halswell

Halswell might not have many top sights, but Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Christchurch Adventure Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Halswell
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Sydenham

3/5(1 area review)

Sydenham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Colombo and Science Alive.

Sydenham
Christchurch featuring interior views and shopping

Woolston

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Woolston. You might want to make time for a stop at The Tannery or Caddyshack City.

Woolston
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Addington

4/5(5 area reviews)

Unique features of Addington include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Orangetheory Stadium or Addington Raceway while you're exploring the area.

Addington
Cave Rock showing caves

Sumner

If you're spending some time in Sumner, Sumner Beach and Cave Rock are top sights worth seeing.

Sumner

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