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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ASURE Christchurch Classic Motel & Apartments

Upper Riccarton

per person

Oct 3 - Oct 8

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

New Orleans (MSY) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.4/10 Very Good! (210 reviews)

Glad we managed to get a last minute booking. Close to malls so a bonus .Reception staff was very helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre

per person

Oct 3 - Oct 8

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

New Orleans (MSY) to Christchurch (CHC)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (754 reviews)

I liked the big windows and facing north. The room was very clean and the hotel too. The room size was good, bed very comfortable and bathroom well appointed. I thought the dining room / restaurant was very dark painted black and I didn't like that. I didn't eat on site. I booked on site parking which was occupied by another car when I arrived back late one evening. I was tired and needed to go out early next morning. So I was not happy about this. The Hotel should have systems in place to prevent this happening. I got a 2 day refund for my parking. Staff were generally very helpful. In hindsight I would have preferred a hotel closer to the CBD.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Drifter Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre

per person

Oct 3 - Oct 8

found 10 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

New Orleans (MSY) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)

Such a cool place to stay in the cbd. Beds were super comfy.

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

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