Heathcote Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Mount Cavendish featuring a coastal town, a marina and mountains
Heathcote Valley
Mount Cavendish showing a marina
Mount Cavendish showing mountains
Mount Cavendish

Popular places to visit

Christchurch Gondola showing mountains and a gondola

Christchurch Gondola

4.5/5(204 reviews)

Cruise past shimmering blue lakes and snow-capped mountains on your way to the top of Mount Cavendish.

Christchurch Gondola
Mount Cavendish showing landscape views, a coastal town and mountains

Mount Cavendish

Standing imposingly beside Christchurch, this mountain in the Port Hills is a breathtaking sight. The views from the top are simply sublime.

Mount Cavendish
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
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
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
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

Activities

Christchurch: Gondola Ride

Christchurch: Gondola Ride

NZ$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Gondola Ride
Single Crater & Mt Herbert

City, Lyttelton & Mt Herbert

NZ$1,030
per adult
City, Lyttelton & Mt Herbert
Christchurch City Full Day Tour

Private Christchurch City Full Day Tour

NZ$529
per traveller
Private Christchurch City Full Day Tour
Christchurch Trams

Discover Christchurch Tour

NZ$389
per adult
Discover Christchurch Tour
5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch

5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch

NZ$1,995
per adult
5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch
Mountain view in christchurch

Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train

NZ$425
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
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Our pick of the best Heathcote Valley Hotel Deals

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
The price is NZ$103 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
NZ$103
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, great service from staff. Easy & quick check in. Room was comfy. I would definitely stay here again, its very convenient, cheers & merry xmas"

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
The price is NZ$246 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Very nice and clean hotel. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 27 Dec. 2024

Sudima Christchurch Airport
LyLo Christchurch
LyLo Christchurch
5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch
The price is NZ$158 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
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! (1,003 reviews)
"It is convenient to the airport, bus line, supermarket, restaurants, and Antarctic Centre. The vibe is hipster cool. My teen loved the common room with games, hammocks and swings."

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

LyLo Christchurch
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, Canterbury
The price is NZ$172 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with a good breakfast buffet. Clean, spacious rooms and bathroom. We didn’t try the restaurant for dinner. Very nice location and easy to get to different areas of the city. Wish we had stayed in Christchurch and this hotel longer. Staff was very nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
The price is NZ$251 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
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! (819 reviews)
Excellent
"Excellent as always"

Reviewed on 27 Dec. 2024

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Fable Christchurch
Fable Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
The price is NZ$160 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay and staff made excellent recommendations for dinner and places to see. The bar offers fresh juice of local fruits in the lobby for all hours. Nice for Uber access and near the trolley pick up spot and Regent street which offers many food choices."

Reviewed on 6 Dec. 2024

Fable Christchurch
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Other neighbourhoods around Heathcote Valley

Lyttelton

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.

Lyttelton
Christchurch featuring interior views and shopping

Woolston

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Woolston. You might want to make time for a stop at The Tannery or Caddyshack City.

Woolston
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Cashmere

5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the mountain views and gardens in Cashmere. You might want to make time for a stop at Clearwater Golf Resort or Port Hills.

Cashmere
Cave Rock showing caves

Sumner

If you're spending some time in Sumner, Sumner Beach and Cave Rock are top sights worth seeing.

Sumner
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Linwood

4/5(11 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Linwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Woodham Park or Eastgate Mall.

Linwood
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Sydenham

4/5(16 area reviews)

Sydenham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Colombo and Science Alive.

Sydenham

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