Christchurch District

Canterbury

A coastal landscape with mountains, a bay, and a small settlement.
A coastal town with a harbor, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.
A coastal landscape with rolling hills, a calm sea, and distant mountains.
A fountain with multiple tiers and statues, a large building with intricate architecture, and a clear blue sky.
A fountain with fish sculptures in front of a historic building.

Popular cities in Christchurch District

A cityscape with modern buildings, a construction site, and a distinctive blue sculpture.
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
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A turquoise lake surrounded by green hills and mountains.
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
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Port Levy
Port Levy
Head to Taylor's Mistake Beach and Lyttelton Harbour—just two of the sights around Port Levy.
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A coastal village with colorful boathouses and houses on a hillside.
Duvauchelle
Known for Natural parks
Trip time! Discover the parks in Duvauchelle.
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Diamond Harbour
Diamond Harbour
Head to sights like Church Bay as you discover the local area in Diamond Harbour.
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Okains Bay
Okains Bay
Check out the local area in Okains Bay—home to attractions like Okains Bay Beach and Okains Bay Maori & Colonial Museum.
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Stay near popular Christchurch District attractions

A sandy beach with a windmill, rocky outcrops, and a hillside with houses.

Sumner Beach

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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.
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