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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Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

Christchurch City Centre

$207

per person

Dec 10 - Dec 12

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Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.8/10 Excellent! (347 reviews)

Laundry was close by air conditioning perfect

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Hotel 115 Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre

$227

per person

Dec 10 - Dec 12

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Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)

I was very disappointed with this room. In fact, I wouldn't call it a room, more a space at the end of a small corridor with a double bed squashed in against the curtains. Other than that, that staff were very nice and helpful and the location was fantastic, walking distance from everything in the inner city. Room, terrible. Staff and location, terrific.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Christchurch City

Christchurch City Centre

$214

per person

Dec 10 - Dec 12

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Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)

9/10 Wonderful! (778 reviews)

Everything was very good. Our only disappointment was that there was no Sky/Cable TV.

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

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