Links

Useful Links

Here we've provided a number of links which we hope you will find useful to get the most out of your visit to Christchurch, Lyttelton or Akaroa, along with some links of general interest.

Akaroa

• Akaroa
  Discover the beauty and grandeur of the French fishing village at Akaroa.
• Tuatara Tours
  Walk the beautiful Banks Peninsula. Christchurch to Akaroa via the Summit Ridge.
• Akaroa Holiday Park
  Akaroa Holiday Park
• Swim with Dolphins Akaroa
  The ultimate marine adventure swimming with wild dolphins in the beautiful, sheltered setting of Akaroa Harbour.
• Akaroa Village Inn
  A range of high quality accommodation options.
• Akaroa Cinema
  See the latest movies in the new boutique cinema
• Akaroa Harbour Cruises
  Experience dolphin watching and other marine wildlife on our daily scenic cruises of beautiful Akaroa Harbour.
• Chez La Mer Backpackers
  Stay in the heart of the township at this great little backpackers.
• Banks Peninsula Track
  Banks Peninsula Walking Track
• Paua Bay Farm Visit
  Visit a hill country farm 30 minutes from Akaroa.
• Seal Safari
  Tours of a seal colony near Akaroa
• La Rochelle Motel4 star quality motel enviro bronze
• Bon Accord Backpackers

Christchurch and Lyttelton

• Stoddart's Cottage
  The oldest standing building in Diamond Harbour, built around 1860.
• Christchurch's Best Attractions
  See the best of Christchurch
• Christchurch Gondola
  See Lyttelton harbour from above, visit the gondola at Mount Cavendish.
• Antarctic Centre
  Discover the best of the great white continent, with even getting cold! Located close to Christchurch airport.
• Up Up & Away
  Hot Air Ballooning trips from central Christchurch
• Real Journeys
  Award winning cruises in the beautiful south of the South Island
• Godley House
  Take a great little ferry ride to historic Godley House in Diamond Harbour.
• Living Springs

Accommodation

• Charteris Bay Bed & Breakfast
  Accomodation option 30 minutes from central Christchurch in the quiet Charteris Bay
• Chateau Blanc Suites
  fully serviced apartments & penthouse suites in central Christchurch.
• Bergli Hill Bed and Breakfast
  Great views from this small B & B at the top end of Lyttelton Harbour
• The Manor
  Classic hotel and unique event venue.
• At the Beach B & B
  A luxury beach front homestay
• Camelot Motel
  Quality Motel accommodation in Christchurch
• Hadleigh Boutique Lodge
  5 star Qualmark enviro-silver boutique accommodation in Christchurch
• Healing & Health Retreat
  Based in Diamond Harbour, here's something completely different!
• Harbour Shakti Accommodation
  A special place to stay in Lyttelton Harbour, just 20 minutes from Christchurch

Guides and Directories

• Christchurch Travel Guide - Great New Zealand
  Visitors guide and tourism information for Christchurch New Zealand.
• Christchurch & Canterbury New Zealand
  Take a fresh look at Christchurch and the Canterbury region.
• New Zealand.com
  The Official New Zealand Tourism Board web site.
• Canterbury Travel Guide
  Tourism information for Canterbury New Zealand.
• BBNZ New Zealand Travel Guide
  backpacker hostels, job listings, activities and much more!
• GINZ
  Your personal, one-stop travel service to New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific.
• NZ Wedding Services
  If you're planning on having your wedding in New Zealand, this site is worth a visit.
• South Island Escapes
  Personally guided small group tours and day excursions.
• Today and Tonight
  Guide to the Canterbury region.
• The Wedding Centre
  One stop shop and resource centre for all your wedding needs
• Backpack Canterbury
  One stop shop for all your backpacking needs in Christchurch and Canterbury
• Real Journeys
  Guided excursions around Queenstown and Fiordland