Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is a wonderful day out for animal lovers old and young. Have a chat to the dedicated experts about how they feed and look after the animals, and of course, get to know some of the sanctuary's residents!

You need to pay a fee when visiting Willowbank Wildlife Reserve — but it's worth every penny. This well-known wildlife safe haven can be found in the small suburb of Merivale. Nearby sights deserving of a spot on your itinerary include Mona Vale, Canterbury Museum and Riccarton House.

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Christchurch City Centre

$1,720

per person

Nov 7 - Nov 12

found 15 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Norfolk (ORF) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)

We didnt like paying twenty five dollars to park our car on property.

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre

$1,912

per person

Nov 7 - Nov 12

found 15 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Norfolk (ORF) to Christchurch (CHC)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (764 reviews)

Few good things are 1. Receptionists are welcoming. 2. There are plenty of free parking around the hotel and super easy to walk to the city. The major downside of this place was that, the room was dirty from the beginning and the staff didn’t care to clean properly. Felt like they didn’t even bother vacuuming the floor. The shower had mold and toilet seat was broken. The AC vent had so much visible dust and had allergies throughout the stay. I wouldn’t personally recommend this place or going back again.

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport

$2,015

per person

Nov 7 - Nov 12

found 15 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Norfolk (ORF) to Christchurch (CHC)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)

This place was very nice staff very helpful friendly the room was great bt due to a noise in my room i will not return unless fixed it sounded like a very bad dripping tap in vent above my door due to this i had not much sleep

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025

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TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

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Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

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Mt Cook Experience

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Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train

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International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket

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