Taylor's Mistake Beach Tours

Photo by Richard Cooper
Photo by Richard Cooper
Photo by Richard Cooper
Photo by Richard Cooper
Feel the wind through your hair, the water swirling around your feet and the salt on your skin at Taylors Mistake Beach. Stick around for sunset to top off the ideal day out.

You'll find this stretch of coastline in Christchurch. Once you've seen everything you can at Taylor's Mistake Beach, pay a visit to nearby Lyttelton Harbour, New Brighton Beach, and Sumner Beach.

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298 Westside Motor Lodge

298 Westside Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
Upper Riccarton
Price was $1,619, price is now $1,457 per person
$1,457
per person
Oct 6 - Oct 11
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (QLA) to Christchurch (CHC)
9/10 Wonderful! (371 reviews)
Nice tidy property central to a lot of shops etc

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

4 out of 5
Riccarton
Price was $1,748, price is now $1,587 per person
$1,587
per person
Oct 6 - Oct 11
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (QLA) to Christchurch (CHC)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (564 reviews)
This hotel was very centrally located and had specious rooms. The Riccarton Mall was within walking distance and had many stores, restaurants and even a grocery store. The hotel room had a kitchen and it was easy to cook meals.

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Lorenzo Motor Lodge

Lorenzo Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
Riccarton
Price was $1,755, price is now $1,606 per person
$1,606
per person
Oct 6 - Oct 11
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (QLA) to Christchurch (CHC)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (238 reviews)
The receptionist was friendly and helpful, and checking in/out was easy

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Activity duration is 12 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $161 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

Activity duration is 9 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $176 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Waipara Wine Trail Group Tour From Christchurch

Waipara Wine Trail Group Tour From Christchurch

Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $138 per adult
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Water activities

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Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train

Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 19 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $249 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Trial Flight

Trial Flight

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is $304 per adult
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Cave Rock

Cave Rock

Discover the mysterious mythical back-story of this rugged volcanic rock that sits in the pretty seaside suburb of Sumner.

Cave Rock
Sumner Beach featuring rugged 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 showing surf, a beach and surfing

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
Mount Cavendish featuring landscape views, mountains and a coastal town

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 harbor

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 Gondola which includes 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

Best Lodging Options Near Taylor's Mistake Beach

Beautiful 80 m sq, 2-bedroom apartment, with stunning views over the Pacific.

Beautiful 80 m sq, 2-bedroom apartment, with stunning views over the Pacific.

Christchurch
Beautiful 80 m sq, 2-bedroom apartment, with stunning views over the Pacific.
Ocean View tiny house

Ocean View tiny house

Christchurch
Ocean View tiny house
Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

3.5 out of 5
26 Marriner Street, Sumner, Christchurch
Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments
The Ultimate Cecil Wood Stay - Hot Tub, BBQ & Views

The Ultimate Cecil Wood Stay - Hot Tub, BBQ & Views

Christchurch
The Ultimate Cecil Wood Stay - Hot Tub, BBQ & Views
Cave Rock Guest House

Cave Rock Guest House

3 out of 5
16 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch
Cave Rock Guest House
Hill-side sanctuary - Stunning views

Hill-side sanctuary - Stunning views

Clifton
Hill-side sanctuary - Stunning views
Modern, quiet comfort for two

Modern, quiet comfort for two

Redcliffs
Modern, quiet comfort for two
Beach House on Beachville

Beach House on Beachville

Christchurch
Beach House on Beachville
Coastal Comfort: Spacious 3BR Getaway in Redcliffs

Coastal Comfort: Spacious 3BR Getaway in Redcliffs

Christchurch
Coastal Comfort: Spacious 3BR Getaway in Redcliffs
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