The kids are sure to sleep soundly after playing by the water at Okains Bay Beach. Hunt for little critters like crabs and snails, dip a toe in the water or kick a ball around!

If you're planning to stick around a while in Canterbury, Okains Bay Beach is a good place to kick off your exploring. This stretch of coastline is one of many attractions that'll keep you occupied here. Le Bons Bay Beach, and Maori & Colonial Museum are also waiting for you nearby.

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Bush Inn Court Motel

Sockburn

$764

per person

Jan 6 - Jan 13

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC)

8/10 Very Good! (103 reviews)

Everything in the room was comfy

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

298 Westside Motor Lodge

Upper Riccarton

$794

per person

Jan 6 - Jan 13

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC)

9/10 Wonderful! (377 reviews)

Great clean space to stay with lovely staff for 4 nights. Spacious studio.

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

West Fitzroy Apartments

Christchurch City Centre

$890

per person

Jan 6 - Jan 13

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.6/10 Excellent! (239 reviews)

Great central location near shopping, nightlife and parkland.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Akaroa: Pohatu Little Penguins 3-Hour Evening Experience

Free cancellation available

History & culture

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Christchurch to Akaroa by Helicopter

Free cancellation available

Water activities

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Akaroa: Dolphin Nature Cruise

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Popular places to visit

Akoroa NZ is an awesome place to visit, lots of hidden bays to hang out and relax in.

Le Bons Bay Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Le Bons Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Le Bons Bay.

Akaroa Museum

5/5(1 review)

Delve into the past in this fascinating little local museum with its three heritage buildings on the South Island’s Banks Peninsula.

The Giant's House is an amazing living art project by a local artist in Akaroa

Linton The Giant House

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Linton The Giant House in Akaroa. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Akaroa Wharf

5/5(40 reviews)

At this pretty quayside join wildlife-spotting excursions around the Banks Peninsula and enjoy waterfront walks while admiring magnificent scenery.

Akaroa showing a pebble beach, a bay or harbor and a lighthouse

Akaroa Lighthouse

5/5(2 reviews)

For a glimpse of the history of the Banks Peninsula and an hour or two in nature, walk or ride to this historic wooden lighthouse and take in the scenic harbor views.