Northwood Travel Guide
Christchurch
Popular places to visit
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
Meet the animals who live at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve during your travels in Christchurch. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
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.
Top hotels in Northwood
Peppers Clearwater Resort Christchurch
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 11 Feb 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
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Convenient location. Good food in restaurant (dinner & breakfast).
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
LyLo Christchurch
Airport shuttle would have been useful
Reviewed on 19 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 Northwood
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.
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.
Saint Albans
Saint Albans is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Papanui Road and Bealey Avenue while in the area.
Merivale
Travellers come to Merivale for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Merivale Mall and Papanui Road while you're in town.
Fendalton
Travellers like the historical sites in Fendalton, and Riccarton House is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
