Russley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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

Lyttelton Harbour

4/5(348 reviews)

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

4.5/5(615 reviews)

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

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
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
Christchurch featuring street scenes

Cathedral Square

4/5(58 reviews)

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.

Cathedral Square
Riccarton Road

Riccarton Road

3.5/5(66 reviews)

During your visit to Christchurch, you can enjoy retail therapy at Riccarton Road. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Riccarton Road

Activities

TranzAlpine Train

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

AU$383
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$396
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch with TranzAlpine
Lake Tekapo

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

AU$225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Sun is out at Mt Cook

Mt Cook Day Tour From Christchurch via Lake Tekapo (Small Group)

AU$269
per adult
Mt Cook Day Tour From Christchurch via Lake Tekapo (Small Group)
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

AU$69
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
Historical ruins of building Christchurch City Tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch

AU$81
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch
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Our pick of the best Russley Hotel Deals

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
The price is AU$243 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$243
26 Sept - 27 Sept
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Outstanding option when flying in and out of Christchurch. Rooms were clean and well designed. Restaurant was amazing and staff very helpful. Our flight was cancelled last minute and they were very accommodating."

Reviewed on 7 Sep. 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

4.5 out of 5
30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is AU$176 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$176
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent property & so well located! Everything is within walking distance. Loved Rydges Latimer & Christchurch"

Reviewed on 25 Aug. 2025

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

3.5 out of 5
12 Hereford Street, Christchurch
The price is AU$80 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$80
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (994 reviews)
"Great service, very obliging staff."

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 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 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$86
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place with good rates for a one night stay close to the airport. The only thing that let it down was the fact that my window didn’t shut tightly so I could hear a lot of traffic noise from the motorway at busy times"

Reviewed on 1 Sep. 2025

LyLo Christchurch
Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City

5 out of 5
47-49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is AU$204 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$204
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (463 reviews)
"Excellent staff and very nice facilities although the rooms are not that quite as outside enters the room easily. Take ear plugs"

Reviewed on 7 Sep. 2025

Sudima Christchurch City
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

4 out of 5
840 Colombo St, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is AU$160 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$160
21 Sept - 22 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! (767 reviews)
Will come again
"Lovely new hotel. Everything was pristine and the restaurant had delicious food. They did try and charge double for my dinner on checkout so just watch that. I’m sure it was on purpose. The bar looked really good too. Good value for money. Nice staff."

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2025

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
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Other neighbourhoods around Russley

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Ilam

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

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.

Ilam
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Hornby

4/5(4 area reviews)

The museums and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Hornby. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Riccarton Park, a few notable attractions nearby.

Hornby
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Burnside

4.5/5(354 area reviews)

Travellers come to Burnside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre and Russley Golf Club while you're in town.

Burnside
International Antarctic Centre featuring interior views

Christchurch Airport

While Christchurch Airport may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like International Antarctic Centre and Harewood Golf Club.

Christchurch Airport
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Wigram

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Parks and entertainment venues are just a few things travellers like about Wigram. A stop by Air Force Museum of New Zealand is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Wigram
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Fendalton

3/5(1 area review)

Travellers like the historical sites in Fendalton, and Riccarton House is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fendalton

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