Hornby South Travel Guide

Christchurch

Popular places to visit

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

Lyttelton Harbour

4/5(23 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(53 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 which includes rocky coastline

Sumner Beach

4.5/5(23 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 a sandy beach, surf and surfing

New Brighton Beach

4/5(11 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 which includes street scenes

Cathedral Square

4.5/5(3 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

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

Things to do

Lake Tekapo

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Rp2.414.657
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Full Day Arthurs Pass Tour with Tranzalpine Train in New Zealand

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch With TranzAlpine

Rp4.259.180
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch With TranzAlpine
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

Rp745.356
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
Arthurs Pass Day Trip From Christchurch via Castle Hill

Arthurs Pass Day Trip From Christchurch via Castle Hill

Rp2.183.139
per adult
Arthurs Pass Day Trip From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

Rp387.198
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass Guided Day Trip with Lunch

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

Rp1.926.311
per adult
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
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Top hotels in Hornby South

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp735.882 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
Rp735.882
Rp846.264 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Breakfast was awesome, many thanks to the front desk for fantastic location recommendations!!"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
The price is Rp2.163.789 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp2.163.789
Rp2.488.357 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,028 reviews)
"Clean room, great view of the airport"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch
The price is Rp1.367.699 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
Rp1.367.699
Rp1.572.854 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The room was very clean and bed sheets and blankets were very nice. Staff was amazing, very kind and helpful. Kitchen and area around is soo clean. Walkable distance to the airport which is very nice!"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

LyLo Christchurch
Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

4.5 out of 5
30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is Rp1.843.354 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
Rp1.843.354
Rp2.119.839 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Bed and bathroom were nice, room was spacious. Lack of microwave was a huge miss. Having defrosted but still cold lunch that we brought was not nice, and the on-site food options were horrendously expensive, so we looked elsewhere in Christchurch for other food options. Parking was convenient and ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
The price is Rp1.982.171 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
Rp1.982.171
Rp2.279.497 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,046 reviews)
"Shuttle was great. Convenient location"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch City Hotel

Christchurch City Hotel

4 out of 5
699 Colombo St, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is Rp1.889.134 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
Rp1.889.134
Rp2.172.504 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (495 reviews)
"It felt like a rough area when we came in to check in as a lot of people were outside the entrance being rowdy and smoking weed so we were quite worried but they left an hour or so later and then it was better. Just not a great fort impression"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Christchurch City Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Hornby South

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Hornby

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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Halswell

Halswell might not have many top sights, but Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Christchurch Adventure Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Halswell
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Ilam

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
Mona Vale which includes a park

Riccarton

4.5/5(28 area reviews)

Riccarton is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton Road.

Riccarton
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Spreydon

Spreydon might not have many top sights, but Wolfbrook Arena and Apollo Projects Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Spreydon
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Burnside

4.5/5(26 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

Hornby South Travel Guide