Little River Travel Guide

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Little River
Little River which includes signage
Little River
Little River featuring signage
Little River featuring signage and outdoor art

There’s more than one way to roll into this tiny-but-mighty town that’s the end point for one of New Zealand’s great hiking and biking tracks.

The 44km Little River Rail Trail, which starts in Christchurch, once belonged to trains but is now just for those who like to get around on two feet or two wheels. The journey isn’t particularly hard on the legs but it’s definitely easy on the eye, taking you along stretches of stunning coastline, past dreamy lagoons and through pristine wildlife and nature reserves. At the trail’s end, recharge with a cuppa and pick up New Zealand-made art, craft and jewellery at the Little River Gallery.

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
The price is AU$78 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$78
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location we used the Hereford car parking building to park our rental car which was organised through the hotel. We enjoyed their buffet breakfast. We also had dinner their one night the person on duty was very personable and friendly he makes a very good gin and tonic 😁 staff at the hotel ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City

5 out of 5
47-49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is AU$232 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$232
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (467 reviews)
Sudima Christchurch
"Clean comfortable beds in a modern hotel. We enjoyed Sudima hotels around NZ."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Sudima Christchurch City
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

3.5 out of 5
12 Hereford Street, Christchurch
The price is AU$87 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$87
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"The lo ation is superb and close to dining, shopping and across the road from the Botanical Gardens. It is clean and comfortable and i stayed in a premium room with own bathroom. Overall pleasantly surprised as it has a backpacker section as well. The bad things or where improvement is needed. Housekeeping ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Hotel Give
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
SiloStay

SiloStay

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 75, Little River
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Little River. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Popular attractions Lake Forsyth and Montgomery ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (239 reviews)
Fantastic Little River Stay
"A fantastic overnight stay at this quirky luxury apartment comple in Little River. Excellent communication prior. Lots of lovely little features. Good kitchenette. Lovely balcony. Comfy bed. Everything was great!"

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

SiloStay
Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Southwark Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
25 Southwark Street, Christchurch
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,996 reviews)
"New, clean, comfortable and spacious. Good location. Cafe adjacent was excellent spot for breakfast."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Southwark Hotel & Apartments
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments

Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
113 Worcester Street, Christchurch
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,076 reviews)
"Great central location. Rooms were nice, clean and had everything we needed. Friendly staff. We got a free room upgrade which was a nice surprise."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Little River

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Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The Silo Stay was the highlight - the service of the women staff at the Little River Café was awful!! So rude and unfriendly - even to each other.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We thought little river is a really nice little place as it has never really changed to much over the years

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent rail trail and arts and cafe.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Little River is on the road to Akaroa, one of the most beautiful places on earth

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