Redcliffs Travel Guide
Christchurch
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch With TranzAlpine
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Top hotels in Redcliffs
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
A great place to stay for a couple of nights. The rooms are small, but they have everything you need for a great price. Friendly staff, great location and well presented.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Great sleep and wonderful breakfast
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
LyLo Christchurch
This was a unique property. It reminded me of a dorm room with its own bathroom. A nice bathroom, with a big shower.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Christchurch City Hotel
Staff were excellent. Very clean room. Great location and great value for money
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Could not work heating cooling system or bathroom fan no toilet brush or toilet cover seat no menus in room he to use the app and could not view menu items or prices unless you were ordering got told go to our web site
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
This location was terrific and staff made the stay wonderful.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Redcliffs
Sumner
If you're spending some time in Sumner, Sumner Beach and Cave Rock are top sights worth seeing.
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 Eastgate Mall and Wilding Park Tennis Center.
Woolston
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Woolston. You might want to make time for a stop at The Tannery or Caddyshack City.
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.
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.
New Brighton
You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in New Brighton. You might want to make time for a stop at New Brighton Beach or New Brighton Pier.
