Top Things to Do in Christchurch

We compared all 106 experiences in Christchurch so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 106 experiences from NZ$ 29 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram: 18 stops, all day
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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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 42per person
Christchurch: International Antarctic Centre & Penguin Encounter
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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
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 74per person
Waipara Wine Tasting Tour: 3 Vineyards & Lunch Included
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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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 199per person
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass: TranzAlpine Train & Castle Hill Day Trip
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Christchurch to Arthur's Pass: TranzAlpine Train & Castle Hill Day TripWake up in Christchurch, ride the TranzAlpine train through the Southern Alps, hike Arthur’s Pass, and explore Castle Hill’s boulders. Includes pickup & guide.
501 reviews
4.85★
Duration
10h
Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
07:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 380per person
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch
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Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from ChristchurchWatch morning mist lift over Lake Tekapo, walk to Tasman Glacier, and share stories with your guide on this small-group Mount Cook day trip from Christchurch with lunch included.
395 reviews
4.85★
Duration
13h
Mon, Wed and Fri
06:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 275per person
Christchurch: Mount Sunday & Edoras Day Tour with Lunch
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Christchurch: Mount Sunday & Edoras Day Tour with Lunch9-hour Lord of the Rings tour from Christchurch to Mount Sunday (Edoras). Includes hotel pickup, picnic lunch with NZ sparkling wine, and behind-the-scenes photos.
384 reviews
4.76★
Duration
9h
Every day
08:37
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 335per person
Christchurch to Greymouth: TranzAlpine Train & Southern Alps
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Christchurch to Greymouth: TranzAlpine Train & Southern AlpsTranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Greymouth with GPS audio commentary, open viewing decks, and café. Pass through the Southern Alps, beech forest, and Waimakariri River gorge.
360 reviews
4.35★
Every day
08:15
fromNZ$ 239per person
Christchurch Gondola Ticket & Mt Cavendish Summit Views
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Christchurch Gondola Ticket & Mt Cavendish Summit ViewsChristchurch Gondola cable car to Mt Cavendish with 360° views of the city, Canterbury Plains and Lyttelton Harbour. Includes return ride and café. 15 mins from city centre.
340 reviews
4.51★
Duration
2h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 45per person
Arthur's Pass Discovery: TranzAlpine Train & guided walks
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Arthur's Pass Discovery: TranzAlpine Train & guided walksTranzAlpine train journey through the Southern Alps and Waimakariri Gorge, followed by a guided rainforest walk in Arthur's Pass National Park.
314 reviews
4.84★
Duration
9h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalfromNZ$ 940per person
Akaroa Full Day Tour from Christchurch: Cruise & Cheese
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Akaroa Full Day Tour from Christchurch: Cruise & CheeseFull-day tour from Christchurch to Akaroa with hotel pickup, nature cruise spotting Hector's dolphins and penguins, cheese tasting, and optional lunch.
312 reviews
4.65★
Duration
9h 30m
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 290per person
Christchurch: Zipline Adventure Park Tour & Chairlift Ride
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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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 199per person
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch: Good Shepherd Church
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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
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 299per person
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch
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Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from ChristchurchMount Cook full-day tour from Christchurch with Hooker Valley or Tasman Glacier walk, Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepherd, lunch included, small groups.
239 reviews
4.51★
Duration
13h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 299per person
Arthur's Pass Day Tour from Christchurch: TranzAlpine & Peaks
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Arthur's Pass Day Tour from Christchurch: TranzAlpine & PeaksBoard the TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass with hotel pickup, guided walks, and Castle Hill limestone boulders. One-way journey.
234 reviews
4.57★
Duration
9h 30m
Every day
07:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 495per person
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights
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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
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 112per person
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch & Antarctic Centre
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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
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 195per person
Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch to Kaikoura
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Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch to KaikouraWhale-watching cruise from Christchurch to see Sperm Whales and Dusky Dolphins, plus a seal colony visit. Guided 11-hour day trip with coach transport and lunch.
197 reviews
4.37★
Duration
11h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 390per person
Godley Head Coastal Hike: 8–10 km Loop with Lunch, Christchurch
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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
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 340per person
Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch with Tastings & Lunch
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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
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 249per person
Christchurch city tour with gondola, tramway and punting
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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
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 399per person
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