Heathcote Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mount Cavendish featuring a coastal town, a marina and mountains
Heathcote Valley
Mount Cavendish showing a marina
Mount Cavendish showing mountains
Mount Cavendish

Popular places to visit

Christchurch Gondola showing mountains and a gondola

Christchurch Gondola

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

Christchurch Gondola
Mount Cavendish showing landscape views, a coastal town and mountains

Mount Cavendish

Standing imposingly beside Christchurch, this mountain in the Port Hills is a breathtaking sight. The views from the top are simply sublime.

Mount Cavendish
Lyttelton Harbour showing a marina, mountains and a bay or harbour

Lyttelton Harbour

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

Lyttelton Harbour
Christchurch Botanic Gardens as well as a large group of people

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.

Hagley Park
Sumner Beach showing rocky coastline

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.

Sumner Beach
New Brighton Beach which includes surf, surfing and a beach

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.

New Brighton Beach

Activities

Christchurch: Gondola Ride

Christchurch: Gondola Ride

AU$38
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Gondola Ride
Christchurch Trams

Discover Christchurch Tour

AU$356
per adult
Discover Christchurch Tour
Christchurch City Full Day Tour

Private Christchurch City Full Day Tour

AU$504
per traveller
Private Christchurch City Full Day Tour
TranzAlpine Train

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

AU$357
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour

Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch with TranzAlpine

AU$352
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch with TranzAlpine
Sun is out at Mt Cook

Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch

AU$274
per adult
Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch
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Our pick of the best Heathcote Valley Hotel Deals

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

4.5 out of 5
30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is AU$151 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$151
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great restaurant, location and room"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
The price is AU$233 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$233
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Great location and amazing breakfast!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

4 out of 5
840 Colombo St, Christchurch, Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$139 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$139
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (758 reviews)
"I liked the big windows and facing north. The room was very clean and the hotel too. The room size was good, bed very comfortable and bathroom well appointed. I thought the dining room / restaurant was very dark painted black and I didn't like that. I didn't eat on site. I booked on site parking ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

3.5 out of 5
12 Hereford Street, Christchurch
The price is AU$81 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$81
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Greatnplace"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Hotel Give
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch
The price is AU$86 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$86
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"So close to the airport and so affordable. Super easy to wake up for an early flight."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

LyLo Christchurch
Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

4 out of 5
64 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is AU$160 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$160
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (319 reviews)
"Very pleased with our room and overall area. We were just passing through but very happy that things were also within walking distance."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street
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Other neighbourhoods around Heathcote Valley

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
Christchurch which includes shopping and interior views

Woolston

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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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Cashmere

5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the mountain views and gardens in Cashmere. You might want to make time for a stop at Clearwater Golf Resort or Port Hills.

Cashmere
Cave Rock featuring 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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Linwood

4/5(11 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Linwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Wilding Park Tennis Center or Eastgate Mall.

Linwood
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Sydenham

4/5(16 area reviews)

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

Sydenham

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