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
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
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
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

AU$39
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Gondola Ride
Christchurch City Full Day Tour

Private Christchurch City Full Day Tour

AU$510
per traveller
Private Christchurch City Full Day Tour
Christchurch Trams

Discover Christchurch Tour

AU$360
per adult
Discover Christchurch Tour
Sun is out at Mt Cook

Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch

AU$277
per adult
Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour

From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour

AU$357
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass Guided Day Trip with Lunch

From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass Guided Day Trip with Lunch

AU$184
per adult
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass Guided Day Trip with Lunch
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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
The price is AU$221 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$221
21 July - 22 July
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great property right at the airport. Staff were great. Food is good as well"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
The price is AU$164 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$164
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"A great hotel minutes from the terminal. Surpassed my expectations of an airport hotel. Was modern, loads of amenities and staff super helpful. Free transfer bus to terminal was great and available 24/7. Great value for money too! Would recommend."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG
Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG
4.5 out of 5
764 Colombo Street, Christchurch
Fully refundable
The price is AU$169 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$169
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (987 reviews)
"Very nice, updated hotel. Parking was close, as well as many restaurants and shopping."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG
Fable Christchurch
Fable Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
The price is AU$148 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$148
20 July - 21 July
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 helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Overall was a excellent stay."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Fable Christchurch
Hotel Give
Hotel Give
3.5 out of 5
12 Hereford Street, Christchurch
The price is AU$99 per night from 21 June to 22 June
AU$99
21 June - 22 June
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! (993 reviews)
"Enjoy the convenience and location . The hotel was also clean and facilities great. Would come back"

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025

Hotel Give
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
3.5 out of 5
45 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch
The price is AU$126 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$126
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"great service & great shuttle service for the airport"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
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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 Eastgate Mall or Wilding Park Tennis Center.

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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