Popular places to visit

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.

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

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 do some window-shopping at Riccarton Road. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour

From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass Guided Day Trip with Lunch

Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch

Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch
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Other neighbourhoods around Hornby

Wigram
Travelers enjoy Wigram for its parks and entertainment venues. Consider checking out Air Force Museum of New Zealand while you're in the area.

Upper Riccarton
Upper Riccarton is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Riccarton Road and Bush Inn Centre.

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.

Halswell
While there might not be top attractions in Halswell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Christchurch Adventure Park.

Riccarton
A noteworthy feature of Riccarton is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton Road.

Burnside
Burnside is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre or Russley Golf Club.