McLeans Island Travel Guide
Christchurch
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Popular places to visit
Lyttelton Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Christchurch with a trip to Lyttelton Harbour. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Sumner Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sumner Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Christchurch. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
New Brighton Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at New Brighton Beach during your travels in Christchurch? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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.
University of Canterbury
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Canterbury during your trip to Christchurch. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Christchurch Gondola
You can take time to visit Christchurch Gondola during your travels to Christchurch. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in McLeans Island
Harewood Lodge
Lovely staff. Clean room.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Interior room is very small but is good value for money and does the job. Gym is small but functional with dumbbells up to 20kg, and some cardio machines
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Bealey Quarter
Good staffs and all good
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
LyLo Christchurch
Airport shuttle would have been useful
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Convenient location. Good food in restaurant (dinner & breakfast).
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street
The room was large and had everything needed for a longer stay
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around McLeans Island
Christchurch Airport
While Christchurch Airport may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like International Antarctic Centre and Harewood Golf Club.
Burnside
Travellers come to Burnside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre and Nunweek Park while you're in town.
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.
Hornby
The museums and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Hornby. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Riccarton Park, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
Papanui
Unique features of Papanui include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Northlands Shopping Centre or Papanui Road while you're exploring the area.
