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

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

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

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 showing rocky coastline

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.

Sumner Beach
New Brighton Beach which includes surf, surfing and a beach

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.

New Brighton Beach

Activities

Christchurch Trams

Discover Christchurch Tour

AU$351
per adult
Discover Christchurch Tour
Christchurch City Full Day Tour

Private Christchurch City Full Day Tour

AU$496
per traveller
Private Christchurch City Full Day Tour
TranzAlpine Train

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

AU$383
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Lake Tekapo

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

AU$225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

AU$69
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour

Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch with TranzAlpine

AU$396
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch with TranzAlpine
See all activities in Christchurch

Our pick of the best Heathcote Valley Hotel Deals

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$246 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$246
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location - if you’re flying from Christchurch airport of course… Only negative - receptionist was surly and unfriendly. Not only at check in but on departure too. Question for her - why are you in a hospitality role?"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

4.5 out of 5
30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$192 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$192
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent property & so well located! Everything is within walking distance. Loved Rydges Latimer & Christchurch"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

3.5 out of 5
12 Hereford Street, Christchurch
The price is AU$75 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
AU$75
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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! (998 reviews)
"Had everything we needed and was close to the hospital and central city."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Hotel Give
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
The price is AU$77 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$77
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Perfect size room for me small compact for late arrival well priced nice friendly bar down stairs"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch
The price is AU$120 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$120
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Close to the airport, quick efficient checkin and great facilities"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

LyLo Christchurch
Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City

5 out of 5
47-49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$189 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$189
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (465 reviews)
"Excellent hotel.Great location and excellent customer service. The sheets on the bed weren’t clean and there was hair and dust all over them, which was very dissapointing"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Sudima Christchurch City
See all 1,268 properties in Heathcote Valley
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.

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 which includes shopping and interior views

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
Default Image

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 featuring caves

Sumner

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

Sumner
Default Image

Waltham

While Waltham isn't home to many top sights, Riverside Market and Cashel Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Waltham
Default Image

Phillipstown

2/5(1 area review)

The gardens and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Phillipstown. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Eastgate Mall and Wilding Park Tennis Center are a few top sights nearby.

Phillipstown

Heathcote Valley Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: