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West Fitzroy Apartments

Christchurch City Centre

￥251,180

per person

Mar 26 - Mar 31

found 4 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Nagoya (NGO) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.8/10 Excellent! (245 reviews)

Clean room, comfortable and great location

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Hotel 115 Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre

￥254,296

per person

Mar 26 - Mar 31

found 4 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Nagoya (NGO) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Staff were very helpful. Location excellent relative to locations we wanted to see. Dining options nearby, specifically highly recommend Tram restaurant. Food plus wine pairings was excellent.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre

￥266,608

per person

Mar 26 - Mar 31

found 4 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Nagoya (NGO) to Christchurch (CHC)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Nice hotel the rooms could be cleaned a bit better. The staff were amazing especially the resturant and bar staff!! The food was really good too and snacks well priced.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Popular places to visit

Church of the Good Shepherd

4.5/5(52 reviews)

Stop off at this charming church to enjoy stunning mountain views, appreciate some fine stone carving and learn its fascinating history.

Sheepdog Statue

4/5(21 reviews)

Standing proudly before the snow-capped Southern Alps, this famous statue is testament to the high esteem with which sheepdogs are held in this area.

Tekapo Springs

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Lie back and relax in healing waters, enjoy a massage or get involved in a range of outdoor activities, all with a fabulous alpine backdrop.

Mount John Observatory

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Take an evening tour to see the wonders of the night sky or visit during the day to enjoy the stunning views of Lake Tekapo and the surrounding mountains.

Roundhill Ski Area

5/5(1 review)

Spend the day discovering this ski field above Lake Tekapo, which provides beginner-friendly runs alongside the steepest vertical drop in the country.

Lake Pukaki

5/5(76 reviews)

Be amazed by the color of the lake against the snowy backdrop of Aoraki/Mount Cook as you hike, drive or ride through this incredibly picturesque landscape.

Best Lodging Options Near Dark Sky Project

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The Godley Hotel

2 Rapuwai Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury

Peppers Bluewater Resort

State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

14 Rapuwai Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury

Skyrim Lodge

11 Jimmys Lane Lake Tekapo

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

53 Darchiac Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

14 Greig St Lake Tekapo Canterbury

Mantra Lake Tekapo

1 Beauchamp Place Lake Tekapo

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