Avon Heathcote Estuary Tours and Activities

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298 Westside Motor Lodge

298 Westside Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
Upper Riccarton
Price was AU$1,303, price is now AU$941 per person
AU$941
per person
21 Nov - 27 Nov
found 21 hours ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)
9/10 Wonderful! (372 reviews)
Nice tidy property central to a lot of shops etc

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Scenic Hotel Cotswold

4 out of 5
Merivale
Price was AU$1,982, price is now AU$1,475 per person
AU$1,475
per person
21 Nov - 27 Nov
found 21 hours ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)
8.4/10 Very Good! (715 reviews)
The lighting was very poor.we stay there 7 days the vacuum was not done we had no place to wash glasses they never change them for clean oneshad to ask for toilet paper twice.never change the sheets when there.

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Hotel 115 Christchurch

Hotel 115 Christchurch

4 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
Price was AU$1,759, price is now AU$1,331 per person
AU$1,331
per person
21 Nov - 27 Nov
found 21 hours ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
The hotel is unassuming, but absolutely beautiful. The landing areas are well put together and curated nicely. It’s looked right at the tram stop one so it’s central to everything in Christchurch center. 10/10 recommend.

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Tours & day trips

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Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Activity duration is 12 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$248 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

Activity duration is 9 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$270 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train

Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 19 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$383 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Trial Flight

Trial Flight

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$468 per adult
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Attractions

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International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket

International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket

Activity duration is 5 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$67 per adult
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Popular places to visit

New Brighton Beach which includes surf, surfing and a beach

New Brighton Beach

4/5(293 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
Sumner Beach showing rocky coastline

Sumner Beach

4.5/5(272 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
Cave Rock

Cave Rock

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Discover the mysterious mythical back-story of this rugged volcanic rock that sits in the pretty seaside suburb of Sumner.

Cave Rock
Christchurch

The Tannery

5/5(1 review)

In a former industrial precinct from the 19th century, find fashion, antiques, jewelry and casual and fine dining in an elegant mall.

The Tannery
New Brighton Pier

New Brighton Pier

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Find out about the history of Christchurch when you spend time at New Brighton Pier. Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.

New Brighton Pier
Christchurch Gondola showing mountains and a gondola

Christchurch Gondola

4.5/5(204 reviews)

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

Christchurch Gondola

Top Avon Heathcote Estuary Hotel & Accommodation Deals

South Brighton Holiday Park

South Brighton Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
59 Halsey Street, Christchurch
South Brighton Holiday Park
Modern 2-Bedroom Oasis, Just Steps from the Beach

Modern 2-Bedroom Oasis, Just Steps from the Beach

Christchurch
Modern 2-Bedroom Oasis, Just Steps from the Beach
Modern, quiet comfort for two

Modern, quiet comfort for two

Redcliffs
Modern, quiet comfort for two
Ocean Views at Rapanui Lodge- 4BR Gem with Parking

Ocean Views at Rapanui Lodge- 4BR Gem with Parking

Christchurch
Ocean Views at Rapanui Lodge- 4BR Gem with Parking
Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

4.5 out of 5
30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, Canterbury
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

3.5 out of 5
26 Marriner Street, Sumner, Christchurch
Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments
Cave Rock Guest House

Cave Rock Guest House

3 out of 5
16 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch
Cave Rock Guest House
The Ultimate Cecil Wood Stay - Hot Tub, BBQ & Views

The Ultimate Cecil Wood Stay - Hot Tub, BBQ & Views

Christchurch
The Ultimate Cecil Wood Stay - Hot Tub, BBQ & Views
Arcadia Motel

Arcadia Motel

3 out of 5
564 Ferry Rd, Woolston, Christchurch
Arcadia Motel
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