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Must-do experiences
Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram: 18 stops, all dayRide the Christchurch Tram on a newly extended track with live driver commentary, hop off at 18 stops around the inner city.
- 987 reviews
- 4.55★
- Duration
- 1d
- Every day
- 10:00
Waipara Wine Tasting Tour: 3 Vineyards & Lunch IncludedVisit three North Canterbury boutique vineyards in Waipara to taste 15+ wines, enjoy plattered lunch and air-conditioned transport from Christchurch.
- 518 reviews
- 4.47★
- Duration
- 5h 30m
- Every day
- 11:30
Christchurch: International Antarctic Centre & Penguin EncounterWalk through an Antarctic storm, ride a Hägglund off-road vehicle, and meet Little Blue Penguins at Christchurch's International Antarctic Centre. Open daily 9am–4:30pm.
- 561 reviews
- 4.46★
- Duration
- 2h–3h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Recommended (7)
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass: TranzAlpine Train & Castle Hill Day Trip
- 501 reviews
- 4.85★
- Duration
- 10h
Christchurch: Mount Sunday & Edoras Day Tour with Lunch
- 384 reviews
- 4.76★
- Duration
- 9h
Christchurch to Greymouth: TranzAlpine Train & Southern Alps
- 360 reviews
- 4.35★
- Every day
- 08:15
Christchurch Gondola Ticket & Mt Cavendish Summit Views
- 340 reviews
- 4.51★
- Duration
- 2h
Arthur's Pass Discovery: TranzAlpine Train & guided walks
- 314 reviews
- 4.84★
- Duration
- 9h
Akaroa Full Day Tour from Christchurch: Cruise & Cheese
- 312 reviews
- 4.65★
- Duration
- 9h 30m
Top rated (10)
Godley Head Coastal Hike: 8–10 km Loop with Lunch, ChristchurchGuided walk of Godley Head Loop Track near Christchurch with hotel pickup, local guide, lunch and gear included.
- 167 reviews
- 4.99★
- Duration
- 6h
- Every day
- 09:00
Christchurch: Blokart Landsailing & Custom Track RacingRace custom-built blokarts on Christchurch's only purpose-built landsailing track. 2 hours with pickup, helmets, instruction. Ages 7–87+, wheelchair accessible.
- 114 reviews
- 4.97★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Christchurch city tour with gondola, tramway and puntingSmall-group Christchurch tour with local guide, gondola views, historic tramway and Avon River punting. Lunch included, 6 hours.
- 140 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 6h
- Every day
- 09:00
Christchurch: Zipline Adventure Park Tour & Chairlift RideFeel the rush on New Zealand’s longest zipline in Christchurch, with four lines, chairlift ascent, and local guides. All gear provided. Just bring your nerves.
- 295 reviews
- 4.93★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 5
Christchurch: Small-Group Food Walking Tour & Local StoriesWander Christchurch’s inner city with a local guide, taste regional food and drinks, hear Māori & European stories, and enjoy lunch: all in a relaxed small group.
- 107 reviews
- 4.92★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Every day
- 11:30
Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch with Tastings & LunchFeel the warmth of Waipara Valley on a small-group wine tour from Christchurch, tasting boutique wines, sharing stories with local winemakers, and enjoying a relaxed winery lunch.
- 166 reviews
- 4.89★
- Duration
- 5h 30m
- Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
- 10:30
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch: Good Shepherd ChurchMt Cook and Lake Tekapo day trip from Christchurch with guide, hotel pickup and lunch included. Free time in Aoraki National Park for walks or scenic flights.
- 252 reviews
- 4.81★
- Duration
- 13h
- Every day
- 06:30
Christchurch to Queenstown tour via Mt Cook & Lake TekapoOne-way guided tour from Christchurch to Queenstown crossing Mt Cook National Park, Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki with picnic lunch and 2 hours free time.
- 127 reviews
- 4.72★
- Duration
- 14h
- Every day
- 06:30
Christchurch to Picton: Coastal Pacific Train JourneyOne-way rail journey along 98km of South Island coastline. GPS-triggered audio commentary, open-air viewing decks, café carriage. Depart Christchurch, arrive Picton.
- 100 reviews
- 4.68★
- Every day
- 07:00
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch & Antarctic CentreHalf-day Christchurch city tour with Blue Penguin encounters, 4-D movie, and Hagglund ride at the International Antarctic Centre. Includes pickup from Lyttelton and lunch.
- 220 reviews
- 4.64★
- Duration
- 6h 30m
- Every day
- 08:30
Lowest price (10)
Christchurch Walking Tour: Hidden Gems & Quake StoriesWalk through Christchurch's central city with a local guide who shares first-hand earthquake stories, rebuilding efforts.
- 41 reviews
- 4.93★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Christchurch: Willowbank Wildlife Reserve & Guaranteed Kiwi ViewingSee NZ's Big 5 wildlife (kea, kaka, takahe, tuatara, and kiwi) plus 50+ species at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch. Hand-feed alpacas and farm animals.
- 123 reviews
- 4.52★
- Duration
- 1h–3h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Christchurch sightseeing tour: Gardens, coast and mountain viewsHalf-day Christchurch city tour with a local guide covering the Botanic Gardens, Mona Vale, Sign of the Takahe viewpoint and the seaside suburb of Sumner.
- 53 reviews
- 4.26★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City SightsHalf-day Christchurch tour from Lyttelton port with English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle and port pickup: see Mona Vale Gardens.
- 227 reviews
- 4.56★
- Duration
- 3h 30m
- Every day
- 08:30
Christchurch: Gondola, Avon River Punt & Tram PassFloat on the Avon River, ride the Christchurch Gondola for city views, and hop on the historic tram: all at your own pace. Includes flexible entry and local tips.
- 84 reviews
- 4.55★
- Duration
- 2d
- Every day
- 10:00
Private Christchurch Walking Tour: 2011 Earthquake & Hidden GemsPrivate two-hour walking tour of Christchurch with a local guide exploring Māori history, the 2011 earthquake's impact.
- 32 reviews
- 4.97★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 5
Christchurch & Willowbank: Shore Excursion with City Tour & Kiwi SpottingStep off your ship in Lyttelton for a Christchurch city tour, stroll Mona Vale Gardens, and meet kiwis at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Includes pickup and guide.
- 90 reviews
- 4.56★
- Duration
- 6h 30m
Christchurch twilight food tour: Māori heritage and local gemsWalk Christchurch's hidden laneways with a local indigenous guide, tasting from insider food spots and learning Māori and settler stories in 2 hours.
- 13 reviews
- 4.85★
- Duration
- 2h
- Every day except Friday
- 15:00
Christchurch Highlights Half Day Tour: Gardens & WildlifeHalf-day Christchurch tour with guide and air-conditioned vehicle, visiting Botanic Gardens, Cardboard Cathedral and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve.
- 18 reviews
- 4.17★
- Duration
- 4h
- start times · Sat and Sun
- 2
Methven Hot Pools & Rakaia Gorge tour from ChristchurchSix to eight hours from Christchurch through Rakaia River Gorge to Ōpuke Thermal Pools in Methven, with two hours soaking in solar-heated pools.
- 12 reviews
- 4.83★
- Duration
- 6h–8h
Christchurch at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05
- Most booked: Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram: 18 stops, all day, NZ$ 42 (1d, 4.55★ · 987).
- Top rated: Waipara Wine Tasting Tour: 3 Vineyards & Lunch Included, NZ$ 199 (5h 30m, 4.47★ · 518).
- Best value: Christchurch: International Antarctic Centre & Penguin Encounter, NZ$ 74 (2h–3h, 4.46★ · 561).
Of the 106 experiences: 102 with free cancellation, 91 with instant confirmation, 81 with hotel pickup and 40 bookable last-minute.