Templeton
Christchurch
Popular places to visit
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.
Lyttelton Harbour
Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills.
Hagley Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hagley Park, a lovely green space in Christchurch. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
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.
University of Canterbury
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Canterbury, during your trip to Christchurch. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Cathedral Square
You can learn about the history of Christchurch when you stop by Cathedral Square. Visit the cathedral in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
Templeton Hotel Deals
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Rome was compact, clean & comfortable for 1 night. Staff were helpful & breakfast was good
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street
spacious room and very clean, quiet and walking distance to the town center
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Bealey Quarter
Stayed twice over the course of our holiday. Spacious clean room, as there were 3 of us the triple room was perfect. Really comfy beds and pillows and the bed linen and towels were good quality. Staff helpful also. Would stay again.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Great stay. Genuinely lovely and oh so quiet room (as long as you are ok with open bathrooms). We arrived after midnight and were setting off on a road trip the following morning so it was a perfect solution for us.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
LyLo Christchurch
Room was clean but small.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Quest on Kilmore
A very nice stay, clean apartment with most facilities needed for a few days. (A grill would have been nice). Friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Templeton
Hornby
Hornby is well-liked for its museums and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Riccarton Park are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Christchurch Airport
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Christchurch Airport and surrounding area, you can visit International Antarctic Centre and Harewood Golf Club.
Wigram
Travelers enjoy Wigram for its parks and entertainment venues. Consider checking out Air Force Museum of New Zealand while you're in the area.
Ilam
Ilam is well-liked for its bars. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Christchurch area, you might plan a trip to Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre or Bush Inn Centre.
Upper Riccarton
Upper Riccarton is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Riccarton Road and Bush Inn Centre.
Halswell
While there might not be top attractions in Halswell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Christchurch Adventure Park.
