Best things to do in Christchurch District
Recommended activities in Christchurch District
Tours & day trips
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TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 302 reviews
9.8/10
302 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 262 reviews
9.8/10
262 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
7.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
7.8/10
43 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
9.4 out of 10 with 253 reviews
9.4/10
253 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 175 reviews
9.6/10
175 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 64 reviews
9.8/10
64 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
8.8 out of 10 with 57 reviews
8.8/10
57 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
5-Day Great Southern Circle Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 5 days
5d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 32 reviews
9.6/10
32 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.8/10
11 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Christchurch: Mt Cook Day Trip/Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kaikoura Day Trip including Whale Watch from Christchurch
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Waipara Valley Winery Tour Wine Tastings and Scenic Views
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per child
Lake Tekapo & Mt. Cook the Ultimate Day tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo
Activity duration is 13 hours and 30 minutes
13h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch City & Waipara Valley Wine Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Christchurch City Highlight Half Day Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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Helicopter & Jet Boat Tour – Canterbury
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook helicopter tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch Helicopter Picnic
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 20 minutes
20m
9.6 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.6/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rakaia Glaciers
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Mt Cook Experience
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
World in a day
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Canterbury Winery Heli Lunch
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Alpine Jet Boat Experience
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Wildlife & nature
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Akaroa Day Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes
11h 30m
5.6 out of 10 with 10 reviews
5.6/10
10 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
8.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
8.8/10
43 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Christchurch: Akaroa Day Tour with Optional Cruise
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Akaroa: Dolphin Nature Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 109 reviews
10/10
109 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 145 reviews
10/10
145 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Akaroa: Pohatu Penguins Scenic Nature 2-Hour or 4-Hour Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h+
10.0 out of 10 with 63 reviews
10/10
63 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Akaroa: 4x4 Safari and Guided Sea-Kayaking Experience
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 50 reviews
9.8/10
50 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Mt Cook Full-Day Private Tour via Lake Tekapo
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Akaroa: Pohatu Little Penguins 3-Hour Evening Experience
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 37 reviews
9.6/10
37 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Attractions
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International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 45 reviews
9.4/10
45 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
8.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
8.8/10
43 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chairlift Sightseeing Pass at the Christchurch Adventure Park
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
8.8/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
