What to do in Christchurch District

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

CA $34
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

CA $215
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Akaroa: Dolphin Nature Cruise

Akaroa: Dolphin Nature Cruise

CA $112
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Akaroa: Dolphin Nature Cruise
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

CA $55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission

Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission

CA $32
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook

Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook (1 way)

CA $300
per adult
Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook (1 way)
Christchurch Tram City Tour & Punting Combo

Christchurch Tram City Tour & Punting Combo

CA $66
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Christchurch Tram City Tour & Punting Combo
Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River

Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River

CA $68
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River
Blokarts suitable for ages 8 to 80+ with tandem karts available for those not ready to go it alone.

Christchurch Land Sailing Adventure Velocity Karts

CA $79
per adult
Christchurch Land Sailing Adventure Velocity Karts
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TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 344 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $367 per adult
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Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

Activity duration is 9 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $375 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 344 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $367 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Akaroa Day Tour

Akaroa Day Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $260 per adult
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Water activities

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Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River

Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River

Activity duration is 1 day
9.2 out of 10 with 35 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $67 per adult
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What to do in Christchurch District

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Lyttelton Harbour

8.6/10 (1,052 reviews)
Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills.
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Day trip destinations from Christchurch District

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Christchurch

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Pigeon Bay

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Robinsons Bay