Governors Bay
Christchurch
Visit Governors Bay
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governors Bay Hotel Deals
Õtoromiro Hotel
Location was amazing
Reviewed on 2026/4/3
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Friendly, professional staff. Substantial breakfast buffet, excellent location. Thank you! Paul Gomez
Reviewed on 2026/4/14
Bealey Quarter
Was only a short overnight stay, happy with what was there, easy access, clean room and quiet as far as I'm concerned
Reviewed on 2026/4/13
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Fabulous place to stay. Handy to terminal and family attractions. Enjoyed the restaurant. Friendly and very helpful staff
Reviewed on 2026/4/11
LyLo Christchurch
Room temp. great, good kitchen facilities.
Reviewed on 2026/4/5
Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street
Nothing special, does the job. Rooms are barely soundproof though. You need to request housekeeping fyi
Reviewed on 2026/4/13
Other neighborhoods around Governors Bay
Cashmere
You'll enjoy the mountain views and gardens in Cashmere. You might want to make time for a stop at Port Hills or Clearwater Golf Resort.
Lyttelton
You'll enjoy the sandy beaches and museums in Lyttelton. You might want to make time for a stop at Lyttelton Harbour or Lyttelton Farmers Market.
Spreydon
Spreydon might not have many top sights, but Wolfbrook Arena and Apollo Projects Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Wolfbrook Arena.
Sydenham
Sydenham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Colombo and Supa Karts.
Waltham
While Waltham might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like One New Zealand Stadium and Riverside Market.
