Consider Christchurch Port Hills When You Want To Stay In Christchurch Nz
Prior to deciding where to stay in Christchurch New Zealand, it is worth taking the time to consider all the options. You may be staying in Christchurch on business, checking up on family, or just touring around. You may be on a budget, looking for a luxurious romantic getaway or wanting comfortable accommodation with facilities to suit your needs.
It does not take long by international comparison to get to the central city from any of the suburbs.
If you prefer to stay in the country, closer to animals, then you will be able to find accommodation in the country with around a 30 minute drive to be in the city. Even during peak travel times it would not take much over 45 minutes.
Christchurch has a population of around 368,000 people.
From the beaches to the central city is roughly a 15 to 30 minute drive. By bus you will be looking at 25 to 40 minutes plus any time spent waiting for the next bus.
Christchurch streets are laid out in a grid like pattern with many streets nestled in behind the main streets. Hotels, motels, apartments and even bed and breakfasts can be found in places undiscovered by the tourist.
Like any city, Christchurch also has areas you will not necessarily be aware of. One of our fancied spots is the suburb of Sumner found on the beach at the foot of the Port Hills.
Here is a village offering very much its own village atmosphere and a relaxed setting. There are a selection of Christchurch beaches where you will find accommodation, most of the other beaches are on a more open strip of beach front from South Brighton up to Spencer Park.
There are some delightful places to stay on the Port Hills, the backdrop to Christchurch City. Places to stay on the hills tend to be more the homestay or bed and breakfast type of accommodation.
Usually the large Christchurch Hotels are found in the Christchurch CBD, although there are also a few out by the airport. There are Christchurch hotels with a smaller amount of accommodation found in across Christchurch including Christchurch beaches, the suburbs and the Christchurch rural area.
Rangiora is a township to the north of Christchurch. Many people travel from there to their work in the city. To stay away from the city, you may enjoy a stay either in Rangiora or in the rural area between there and the city.
The rural area around Christchurch offers a selection of homestays, farmstays or bed and breakfast accommodation as well as a choice of lodges.