Porters Ski Area

Absolutely stunning! We visited on the opening weekend and it was great. Powdery open trails, get trails for all levels too. Not busy by any standard, and the views from the top are breathtaking. Advice: It is in a basin where the sun doesn't get to much so dress warmly! And I would recommend a 4 wheel drive as the road is very steep gravel :) Other than that - just the essentials. Snacks, and a camera!
Absolutely stunning! We visited on the opening weekend and it was great. Powdery open trails, get trails for all levels too. Not busy by any standard, and the views from the top are breathtaking. Advice: It is in a basin where the sun doesn't get to much so dress warmly! And I would recommend a 4 wheel drive as the road is very steep gravel :) Other than that - just the essentials. Snacks, and a camera!

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Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
Christchurch Airport
Price was ￥228,140, price is now ￥211,073 per person
￥211,073
per person
Apr 8 - Apr 11
found 4 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (NRT) to Christchurch (CHC)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,021 reviews)
Great stay. Genuinely lovely and oh so quiet room (as long as you are ok with open bathrooms). We arrived after midnight and were setting off on a road trip the following morning so it was a perfect solution for us.

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Hotel 115 Christchurch

Hotel 115 Christchurch

4 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
Price was ￥302,636, price is now ￥282,242 per person
￥282,242
per person
May 2 - May 6
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tokyo (NRT) to Christchurch (CHC)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Good clean and spacious room with great facilities. Staff helpful particularly the lady in the mornings. Location ideal for exploring the city with the tram literally outside. Small hotel with quirky rooms would recommend.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

4.5 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
Price was ￥308,474, price is now ￥288,130 per person
￥288,130
per person
May 2 - May 6
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tokyo (NRT) to Christchurch (CHC)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Location and cleanliness

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

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Hit the slopes at Mount Olympus Ski Area during your trip to Lake Coleridge. While in this trendy area, you can savor the charming coffeehouses.

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Hit the slopes at one of New Zealand’s largest ski areas, which is best known for its long season and gorgeous surrounding scenery.

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Cave Stream Scenic Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Cave Stream Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Lake Pearson.

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Explore the great outdoors at Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park, a lovely green space in Castle Hill. Make some time to visit the churches while you're in the area.

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Porters Lodge

Porters Lodge

2.5 out of 5
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Our Bach. Fish, ski or relax in an amazing alpine setting!

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4.5 out of 5
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Flockhill

5 out of 5
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Springfield Motel

Springfield Motel

2 out of 5
37 Tramway Rd Springfield Canterbury
Springfield Motel
The Bealey Hotel

The Bealey Hotel

4 out of 5
12858 W Coast Rd Arthur's Pass Canterbury
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