Christchurch is known as New Zealand's Garden City with its numerous expansive parks and public gardens capped by the impressive Hagley Park in the central city and the beautiful Avon River that meanders through the city. Christchurch is also the gateway to the South Island - famed for its beauty and the many adventure activities and attractions available.
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Popular Activities within the Region:
- Beaches/Bays for swimming/surfing in summer
- Several Ski Fields for the winter
- White Water Rafting/Kayaking
- Jetboating
- Bungy Jumping
- Horse Trekking
- Paragliding
- 4 WD/Quad Biking
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Sailing/Windsurfing/Kite Surfing
- Boating/Water-skiing/Fishing
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Popular Attractions within the Region:
- Antarctic Centre
- Aquarium
- Tram Rides
- Gondola
- Punting on the Avon
- Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
- Akaroa French Settlement
- Kaikoura Dolphin and Whale Watch
- Methven/Mt Hutt Skiing
- Wine Tours
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Christchurch is a great place to spend a few days. It is vibrant, cosmopolitan and has a wide and varied range of attractions and activities within close proximity.
Within 2 hours: : Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, Methven, Akaroa, Timaru.
Backpacker Accommodation Providers in Christchurch
(We will be activating the website links to our major Providers over the next few weeks.
Please bookmark our site and check back often.)
Akron Lodge | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 366 1633 |
Avon City Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 352 6079 |
Base Backpackers (Pty) Ltd | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 982 2225 |
Bottle Lake Forest Lodge | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 383 2173 |
Castle and Lodge | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 351 0688 |
Charlie B's Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 3798 429 |
Christchurch City Central YHA | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 379 9535 |
Coachman Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 377 0908 |
Dorset House | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 366 8268 |
Drifters | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 982 8228 |
Foley Towers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 366 9720 |
Highway Inn | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 359 6507 |
Kiwi House | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 381 6609 |
New Excelsior Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 366 7570 |
Peterborough Guest House | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 366 9531 |
Rolleston House YHA | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 366 6564 |
Sir Cedric's City Oasis Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 366 9531 |
Star Times Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 982 2225 |
Summer Poly Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 0800 001 779 |
The Old Countryhouse | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 381 5504 |
Tranquil Lodge | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 366 6500 |
Vagabond Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 379 9677 |
Windsor Hotel B&B | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 366 1503 |
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Around the world | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 365 4363 |
Backpackers In The Square | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 366 5158 |
Bealey International Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 377 7931 |
Canterbury House Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 377 8108 |
Celtic Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 366 1861 |
Chester Street Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 377 1897 |
Christchurch Ymca | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 365 0502 |
Cokers Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 379 8580 |
Dreamland | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 366 3519 |
English Park Eco Accommodation | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 356 0228 |
Frauenreisehaus Womens Hostel | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 366 2585 |
Kahu Lodge | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 337 3525 |
Marine Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 326 6609 |
Occidental backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 379 9284 |
Point Break Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 388 2050 |
Shalom Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 366 6770 |
Springfield Hotel & Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 318 4812 |
Stonehurst Hotel Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 379 4620 |
Sunrise B n B | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 981 3807 |
Thomas's Hotel | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 379 9536 |
Tunnel-Vision Backpackers | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 328 7576 |
Warners Central | Christchurch | Ph: 64 3 377 0550 |
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