Best things to do in Waimakariri District
Recommended activities in Waimakariri District
Tours & day trips
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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
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 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
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9.8/10
31 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
Christchurch Tram City Tour & Punting Combo
9.4 out of 10 with 43 reviews
9.4/10
43 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
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
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
Private & custom tours
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
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
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
Lake Tekapo & Mt. Cook the Ultimate Day tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 17 activitiesWaipara 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
From Quake to Plate Christchurch Food Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
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
Christchurch City & Waipara Valley Wine Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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
From Quake to Plate Christchurch Food Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
The Grape Vine
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Christchurch: Godley Head & Lyttelton Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Full or Half-Day Rock Climbing Tour with Guide
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Scenic Day Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
See all 15 activitiesRakaia Glaciers
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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 Helicopter Picnic
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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
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
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
Kaikoura Whales
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
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
Wildlife & nature
See all 7 activities
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
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
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
8.8 out of 10 with 42 reviews
8.8/10
42 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
From Christchurch: Private Kaikoura Tour with Guide
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
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
Christchurch City Highlights Half Day Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
