Best things to do in Waimakariri District
Recommended activities in Waimakariri 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 337 reviews
9.8/10
337 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 274 reviews
9.8/10
274 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
Arthurs Pass National Park Day Tour – including Tranzalpine Train
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
8.8/10
20 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
9.4 out of 10 with 257 reviews
9.4/10
257 GetYourGuide 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 70 reviews
9.8/10
70 GetYourGuide 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
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
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
8.8 out of 10 with 58 reviews
8.8/10
58 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass Tours + TranzAlpine Train & Lunch
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.0 out of 10 with 77 reviews
9/10
77 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
8.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
8.8/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Christchurch: Private Kaikoura Tour with Guide
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Private Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
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*
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Christchurch City & Waipara Valley Wine Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Waipara Valley Winery Tour Private Day Trip from Christchurch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
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*
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Waipara Valley Winery Tour Wine Tastings and Scenic Views
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
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
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
Adventure & outdoor
See all 22 activitiesTranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 337 reviews
9.8/10
337 Viator 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 209 reviews
9.6/10
209 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Arthur’s Pass + TranzAlpine Scenic Train
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.2 out of 10 with 145 reviews
9.2/10
145 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
8.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
8.8/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.4 out of 10 with 70 reviews
9.4/10
70 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
20 Day New Zealand Explorer (Auckland to Christchurch)
Activity duration is 20 days
20d
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: 8hr Arthur's Pass Scenic Tour Lunch Transport
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthur’s Pass Alpine Explorer Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch Private Scenic Half day Private Tour LocalGuide
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthur’s Pass & Castle Hill Day Trip From Christchurch
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
See all 19 activitiesWorld 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
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
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
Lyttelton Port: Day Tour 3 options for Cruise Passengers
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Helicopter Trial Flight
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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 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*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Kaikoura Whales
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Southern Alps Scenic
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
8/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Rakaia Glaciers
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Water activities
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Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
9.4 out of 10 with 30 reviews
9.4/10
30 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: City Sights & Jet Boating
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
9.4/10
3 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Māori Waka Experience in Christchurch - 45 minutes
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Sea Kayaking Tour 8hrs Inc Lunch & Transport
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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
Māori Waka Experience in Christchurch - 75 minutes
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Jet Boat and Hot Pools Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
