Spencerville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Spencerville
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Riccarton Road
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.
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.
Activities
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Our pick of the best Spencerville Hotel Deals
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
The room was clean, staff friendly and very helpful. The food in the restaurant was amazing!!
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Bealey Quarter
Handy to the city.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Excellent room
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Sudima Christchurch Airport
This place was perfect, there was just one
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Clean rooms, friendly staff, and great breakfast! Will definitely stay here the next time in town.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hotel Give
Clean. Comfortable. Quiet
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Spencerville
New Brighton
You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in New Brighton. You might want to make time for a stop at New Brighton Pier or New Brighton Beach.
Saint Albans
Saint Albans is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Papanui Road and Bealey Avenue while in the area.
Papanui
Unique features of Papanui include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Northlands Shopping Centre or Papanui Road while you're exploring the area.
Merivale
Travellers come to Merivale for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Merivale Mall and Papanui Road while you're in town.
Linwood
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.
Bromley
While Bromley may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wilding Park Tennis Center and Eastgate Mall.
