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 (41–60 of 106)

Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour: Port Hills & Diamond Harbour
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Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour: Port Hills & Diamond HarbourHelicopter tour over Christchurch with live pilot commentary, flying over Botanic Gardens, Port Hills, Diamond Harbour and Lyttelton Harbour.
22 reviews
4.64★
Duration
20m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 385per person
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City & Waipara Wine Tour
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Travelers' pick
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City & Waipara Wine TourShore excursion from Lyttelton with Christchurch city tour, lunch and tastings at three Waipara wineries: timed to your ship's schedule so you're back before departure.
22 reviews
4.41★
Duration
7h 30m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 235per person
Arthur's Pass tour from Lyttelton: Guided coach excursion
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Travelers' pick
Arthur's Pass tour from Lyttelton: Guided coach excursionSeven-and-a-half-hour guided coach tour of Arthur's Pass National Park from Lyttelton Port, with local guide.
22 reviews
4.73★
Duration
7h 30m
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 335per person
Christchurch Highlights Half Day Tour: Gardens & Wildlife
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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
Live guide EN · KOPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 185per person
Christchurch Wine Trail Tour: Small Group Boutique Wineries
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Christchurch Wine Trail Tour: Small Group Boutique WineriesSmall-group tour of Christchurch and North Canterbury wine country with hotel pickup, two to three boutique wineries, lunch with wine pairings.
17 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–7h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 655per person
Arthur's Pass day trip: Alpine village & Castle Hill
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Arthur's Pass day trip: Alpine village & Castle HillEight-hour day trip from Christchurch through the Southern Alps to Arthur's Pass village, with optional TranzAlpine Train.
16 reviews
4.94★
Duration
8h
Every day
07:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 579per person
Waipara Valley Winery Tour: 5–6 Hours, 3 Tastings
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Waipara Valley Winery Tour: 5–6 Hours, 3 TastingsVisit three Waipara Valley wineries including Pegasus Bay and Torlesse Wines on a 5–6 hour tasting tour with hotel pickup, expert guide and gourmet food pairings.
15 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–6h
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 379per person
Mt. Cook Private Day Trip: Tasman Glacier & Lakes
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Mt. Cook Private Day Trip: Tasman Glacier & LakesThirteen and a half hours from Christchurch to Mount Cook with a private guide and driver: start in Geraldine, cross Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki.
15 reviews
4.93★
Duration
13h 30m
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 345per person
Christchurch to Kaikoura Whale Watch Tour: Sperm Whales & Seals
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Christchurch to Kaikoura Whale Watch Tour: Sperm Whales & SealsFull-day tour from Christchurch to Kaikoura with whale-watching boat cruise, seal colony walk, museum visit and hotel pickup included.
14 reviews
4.71★
Duration
8h–10h
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 299per person
Christchurch twilight food tour: Māori heritage and local gems
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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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 170per person
Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch: 4km private walk
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Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch: 4km private walkHalf-day guided walk on Godley Head, Banks Peninsula: 4km coastal track with WW2 landmarks and Antarctic cabin, 30 minutes from Christchurch with local guide and hotel pickup.
13 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 510per person
Akaroa Day Tour: French Charm & Giant's House Mosaics
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Akaroa Day Tour: French Charm & Giant's House MosaicsDrive from Christchurch to Akaroa through rolling hills and coastal views. Explore French heritage, colorful mosaic gardens at The Giant's House.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h–8h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 265per person
Christchurch to Queenstown Tour: Lake Tekapo & Mount Cook
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Christchurch to Queenstown Tour: Lake Tekapo & Mount CookPrivate one-way transfer from Christchurch to Queenstown with guide stops at Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Tasman Glacier and Kawarau Suspension Bridge over 13 hours.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
13h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 595per person
Methven Hot Pools & Rakaia Gorge tour from Christchurch
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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
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 192per person
Christchurch Guided Walking Tour: 40+ Sites & Local Stories
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Christchurch Guided Walking Tour: 40+ Sites & Local StoriesWalk through Christchurch's rebuilt heart with a local guide, passing the Bridge of Remembrance, New Regent Street, and the Court Theatre.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Mon–Sat
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 35per person
Christchurch Private Tour: Coastal & City in One Day
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Christchurch Private Tour: Coastal & City in One DayPrivate full-day tour of Christchurch with guide, starting at Lyttelton Port and ending at the Gondola with 360° views.
9 reviews
4.89★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 370per person
Kayaking Lyttelton Harbour from Christchurch: Quail Island
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Kayaking Lyttelton Harbour from Christchurch: Quail IslandPaddle to Quail Island in Lyttelton Harbour on a guided sea kayak from Christchurch, with lunch, gear and a local guide included. Groups stay under eight.
8 reviews
4.63★
Duration
1d
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 479per person
Cave Stream Caving Tour: Underground River Adventure
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Likely to sell out
Cave Stream Caving Tour: Underground River AdventureGuided caving tour near Christchurch through a 594-metre limestone passage with crystal-clear water, ladder climb and optional Castle Hill boulders.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1d
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 329per person
Akaroa Day Tour: Banks Peninsula Harbour Cruise
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Akaroa Day Tour: Banks Peninsula Harbour CruisePrivate 6-hour day trip from Christchurch through volcanic Banks Peninsula to Akaroa village, with catamaran cruise to spot Hector's dolphins and local cheese tasting.
8 reviews
4.50★
Duration
6h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 260per person
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Private Day Tour from Christchurch
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Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Private Day Tour from ChristchurchPrivate day tour from Christchurch to Akaroa with Hector's Dolphin watching and Lyttelton Harbour views, including a professional driver and café stops along the scenic route.
7 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h–8h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · HI · URPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 300per person
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