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

All tours (21–40 of 106)

Arthur's Pass Day Tour from Christchurch: TranzAlpine Train Return
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Arthur's Pass Day Tour from Christchurch: TranzAlpine Train ReturnDay tour from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass with expert guide, alpine walks and limestone formations.
133 reviews
4.48★
Duration
10h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 425per person
Christchurch to Queenstown tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo
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Travelers' pick
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
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 399per person
Christchurch: Willowbank Wildlife Reserve & Guaranteed Kiwi Viewing
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Best value
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
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 37per person
Christchurch: Blokart Landsailing & Custom Track Racing
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★Top rated
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
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 99per person
Christchurch: Small-Group Food Walking Tour & Local Stories
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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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 215per person
Christchurch to Picton: Coastal Pacific Train Journey
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Travelers' pick
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
fromNZ$ 275per person
Christchurch & Willowbank: Shore Excursion with City Tour & Kiwi Spotting
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Travelers' pick
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
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 170per person
Christchurch: Gondola, Avon River Punt & Tram Pass
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Travelers' pick
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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 122per person
Godley Head Coastal Hike from Lyttelton: WWII History & Seals
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Travelers' pick
Godley Head Coastal Hike from Lyttelton: WWII History & SealsGuided coastal hike on Godley Head Loop Track from Lyttelton Port with local guide, walking poles, gourmet lunch and van transport.
70 reviews
4.97★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 350per person
Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo: Full-day scenic drive
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Travelers' pick
Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo: Full-day scenic driveTravel from Christchurch to Queenstown in one day with a guide through Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park and Kawarau Gorge, including lunch and hotel pickup.
67 reviews
4.66★
Duration
13h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 375per person
Christchurch Sheep Farm Day Trip: Hand-Feed & Shearing
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Travelers' pick
Christchurch Sheep Farm Day Trip: Hand-Feed & ShearingSix-hour day trip from Lyttelton to Glenafric working farm with live shearing, hand-feeding sheep, and Waipara Valley wine tasting. Guaranteed return to cruise ship on time.
65 reviews
4.97★
Duration
6h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 345per person
TranzAlpine Train Arthur's Pass: Scenic Rail & Guided Return
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Travelers' pick
TranzAlpine Train Arthur's Pass: Scenic Rail & Guided ReturnBoard the TranzAlpine from Christchurch, ride through the Southern Alps to Arthur's Pass, then return by guided bus via the Otira Viaduct and Castle Hill.
58 reviews
4.95★
Duration
10h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 449NZ$ 404per person
Christchurch sightseeing tour: Gardens, coast and mountain views
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Likely to sell out
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
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 105per person
Godley Head Coastal Hike: WW2 Landmarks & Harbour Views
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Godley Head Coastal Hike: WW2 Landmarks & Harbour ViewsHalf-day guided walk on Banks Peninsula's 4 km coastal track near Christchurch, featuring WW2 ruins, an Antarctic cabin, and Lyttelton Harbour views with hotel pickup.
51 reviews
4.96★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 285per person
Arthur's Pass day tour from Christchurch via Castle Hill
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Travelers' pick
Arthur's Pass day tour from Christchurch via Castle HillFull-day Arthur's Pass tour from Christchurch with Castle Hill, Lake Pearson and Devils Punch Bowl waterfall. Includes lunch.
45 reviews
4.60★
Duration
10h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 225per person
Christchurch Walking Tour: Hidden Gems & Quake Stories
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Travelers' pick
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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 29per person
Christchurch Shore Excursion: City Tour & Jet Boating
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Travelers' pick
Christchurch Shore Excursion: City Tour & Jet BoatingChristchurch shore excursion combining a guided city tour with earthquake recovery sites, historic landmarks and a 30-minute jet-boat ride.
38 reviews
4.71★
Duration
6h 30m
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 245per person
Godley Head hike from Christchurch: Coastal cliffs & WWII history
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Likely to sell out
Godley Head hike from Christchurch: Coastal cliffs & WWII historyFull-day private guided hike around Godley Head on Banks Peninsula with hotel pickup, hot drinks, WWII gun emplacements, Scott's Cabin.
38 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 610per person
Private Christchurch Walking Tour: 2011 Earthquake & Hidden Gems
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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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 150per person
Arthur's Pass day trip: Castle Hill & alpine lakes tour
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Arthur's Pass day trip: Castle Hill & alpine lakes tourEight hours through Arthur's Pass National Park from Christchurch, starting at Lake Lyndon and Castle Hill's limestone boulders, then the Otira Viaduct.
24 reviews
4.63★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 320per person
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