Christchurch is the natural starting or finishing point for any South Island itinerary. The city has been revitalised and reimagined since the 2010–11 earthquakes. Your clients can punt the Avon River, wander the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park, and enjoy laneway dining and boutique shopping. The TranzAlpine, Akaroa, Kaikōura and the Southern Alps are all within easy reach.
More Flights Than Ever into Christchurch
Getting clients to Christchurch has never been simpler. Air New Zealand’s new three-times-weekly Singapore service started on 28 October, complementing Singapore Airlines’ existing service of up to 12 flights per week. Jetstar and Air New Zealand each fly direct from Perth three times a week: Jetstar’s service started on 27 October and Air New Zealand’s begins on 30 November. Cathay Pacific has just resumed its seasonal summer service from Hong Kong, five times a week (2 November 2026 – 27 March 2027). Air New Zealand’s Tokyo Narita service begins on 28 November. United Airlines resumes its seasonal San Francisco service three times a week (4 December 2026 – 26 March 2027) and China Southern Airlines from Guangzhou with up to 10 flights a week (26 October 2026 – 27 March 2027).
Commodore Hotel – Perfect for clients’ first and last night stays
Just 1.4 km from the airport, the Commodore Hotel suits clients arriving on long-haul flights or overnighting before departure, with a free 24-hour on-demand airport shuttle. Owned and run by the Patterson family, this Qualmark 4 Star Plus Gold hotel offers 157 rooms, from garden-view Premium rooms (with interconnecting options) to five-star standard Business Level rooms featuring signature “Heavenly Beds”. Clients can enjoy Patterson’s Restaurant & Terrace Dining, the pool and spa, fitness centre and sports courts, plus EV charging for self-drive clients. It is also the Christchurch depot for Touchdown Car Rentals, and Touchdown clients can use the free airport shuttle too.
Hotel Montreal – Boutique Suites in the City
For clients wanting to be in the heart of the city, Hotel Montreal is an intimate, all-suite, Qualmark 5 Star Silver hotel on Cranmer Square, a short stroll from Hagley Park. Its 26 suites, styled in dark leather and deep gold velvet, range from Junior Suites with kitchenettes and balconies to Family Suites and a three-bedroom Penthouse sleeping six. The Montreal Bar and Restaurant serves seasonal sharing plates, e-bikes are available for exploring, and the hotel is dog friendly.
Agent tip: Set self-drive clients’ GPS to 23 Kilmore Street for the free hotel car park. The main entrance is on Montreal Street, which is on Christchurch’s one-way system, so driving around to the car park on Kilmore Street can add a few extra minutes!
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