Christchurch District
Canterbury
Popular cities in Christchurch District
Christchurch
Known for Gardens, Cafes and Business
Known for its green spaces, New Zealand’s “Garden City” also offers plenty of restaurants, bars, boutiques and outdoor adventure sports.
Reasons to visit
- Sumner Beach
- Lyttelton Harbour
- Hagley Park
Akaroa
Known for Boating, Dolphins and Tours
Swim with dolphins, sail around the bay and visit a sculpture and mosaic garden in this charming French and British colonial town in a volcanic setting.
Reasons to visit
- Akaroa Wharf
- Akaroa Lighthouse
- Akaroa Museum
Pigeon Bay
Head to sights like Banks Peninsula as you discover the local area in Pigeon Bay.
Reasons to visit
- Banks Peninsula
Little River
Known for Ecotourism, Rivers and Relaxing
Bike or hike along a historic rail trail, visit a working sheep farm, browse a gallery and a railway museum and enjoy the nature of this water-rich destination.
Duvauchelle
Known for Natural parks
Trip time! Discover the parks in Duvauchelle.
Port Levy
Venture to Taylor's Mistake Beach and Lyttelton Harbour—just two of the sights around Port Levy.
