Hostel · Christchurch
Haka House Christchurch
9.0
389 reviewsModern, clean, central.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$28–45
- Wi-Fi
Christchurch
South Island · New Zealand
Common stamp · 25 km circle
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- A day
- ~NZ$79
- Best
- Oct–Apr
- Dorms from
- NZ$28
Gateway city
Why Christchurch
- Main South Island gateway with an international airport
- Striking post-earthquake regeneration: street art, container mall, Transitional Cathedral
- Free attractions including Canterbury Museum and Botanic Gardens
Christchurch is the South Island's largest city and the main gateway for exploring the southern half of New Zealand. After devastating earthquakes in 2010-2011, the city has reinvented itself as a creative, resourceful place full of street art, innovative architecture, and pop-up culture. It is not a destination most backpackers linger in for long, but it is worth 1-2 days to witness a city mid-regeneration, visit the free Canterbury Museum, and stock up before heading into the mountains.
A day in Christchurch
- Hostel dorm
- NZ$35
- Food
- NZ$24
- Transport
- NZ$7
- Activities
- NZ$9
- About a day
- NZ$79
Where to stay in Christchurch
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- Haka House Christchurch
9.0 · NZ$28–45 dorm · modern, clean, central
- YHA Christchurch
8.6 · NZ$28–45 dorm · reliable chain hostel, central location
- JUCY Snooze Christchurch
8.1 · NZ$28–45 dorm · modern capsule-style pods, good for solo travellers
- Jailhouse Accommodation
7.8 · NZ$28–45 dorm · housed in a renovated 1874 prison, voted Top Backpackers in Oceania
- All Stars Inn
7.7 · NZ$28–45 dorm · good amenities, pool table, large kitchen
Hostel · Christchurch
YHA Christchurch
8.6
174 reviewsReliable chain hostel, central location.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$28–45
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Christchurch
JUCY Snooze Christchurch
8.1
130 reviewsModern capsule-style pods, good for solo travellers.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$28–45
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Christchurch
Jailhouse Accommodation
7.8
159 reviewsHoused in a renovated 1874 prison, voted Top Backpackers in Oceania.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$28–45
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Christchurch
All Stars Inn
7.7
398 reviewsGood amenities, pool table, large kitchen.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$28–45
- Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
- Pool
Things to do in Christchurch
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Nature · Christchurch
Cycle the Little River Rail Trail or the Christchurch Adventure Park trails
Water · Christchurch
Day trip to Akaroa on Banks Peninsula for French colonial charm and dolphin swimming
Tours · Christchurch
See the Transitional Cathedral designed by Shigeru Ban
See the Transitional Cathedral (Cardboard Cathedral) designed by Shigeru Ban (free)
Tours · Christchurch
Stroll through the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park
Stroll through the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park (free)
Culture · Christchurch
Take the TranzAlpine train to Greymouth through Arthur's Pass
Take the TranzAlpine train to Greymouth through Arthur's Pass (from $99 NZD one-way)
- Price
- NZ$99
Culture · Christchurch
Visit Canterbury Museum for natural history and Antarctic exploration exhibits
Visit Canterbury Museum for natural history and Antarctic exploration exhibits (free)
Nature · Christchurch
Walk the street art trail through the CBD
Walk the street art trail through the CBD (free, self-guided maps at i-SITE)
Getting to Christchurch
- Bus from Kaikoura3 h 30 minUS$13
Coming soon · The Christchurch wall
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