Southshore
![New Brighton Beach featuring general coastal views and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180826-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Popular places to visit
Lyttelton Harbour
Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills.
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.
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.
Christchurch Gondola
Cruise past shimmering blue lakes and snow-capped mountains on your way to the top of Mount Cavendish.
International Antarctic Centre
Take a trip to Antarctica to see the animals that live there and hear tales of the intrepid travellers who risked their lives to explore it.
Things to do
5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch
3-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch
Beautiful Scottish city, Dunedin private tour 3D2N
Christchurch: Godley Head & Lyttelton Guided Walking Tour
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
Top hotels in Southshore
![BreakFree on Cashel, an Accor hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10160000/10153700/10153686/b3b55357_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jun,2024
![Carnmore Hotel Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58090000/58087900/58087828/02d58612_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 24 Jun,2024
![Sudima Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/df33c2fa_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 26 Jun,2024
![Novotel Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/e3c7c1ae_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 28 Jun,2024
![Fable Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2450000/2440300/2440221/ac91d791_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 25 Jun,2024
![Rydges Latimer Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/975100/975095/d279de14_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 25 Jun,2024
Other neighbourhoods around Southshore
![Cave Rock showing caves](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/111000/111005-Cave-Rock.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Sumner
If you're spending some time in Sumner, Sumner Beach and Cave Rock are top sights worth seeing.
![New Brighton Beach showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and surfing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181586-New-Brighton-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
New Brighton
You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in New Brighton. You might want to make time for a stop at New Brighton Beach or He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools.
![Christchurch featuring interior views and shopping](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235461-Christchurch.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Woolston
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Woolston. You might want to make time for a stop at The Tannery or Caddyshack City.
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Linwood
You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Linwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Eastgate Mall or Wilding Park Tennis Center.
![Lyttelton](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/110000/110929-Lyttelton.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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Waltham
While Waltham isn't home to many top sights, Riverside Market and Cashel Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.