What to do in Christchurch District

Activities, attractions and tours

A coastal landscape with mountains, a bay, and a small settlement.
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A coastal landscape with rolling hills, a calm sea, and distant mountains.
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A fountain with fish sculptures in front of a historic building.

Things to do

Akaroa: Dolphin Nature Cruise

Akaroa: Dolphin Nature Cruise

CA $112
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Akaroa: Dolphin Nature Cruise
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

CA $159
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
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
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
Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook

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

CA $319
per adult
Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook (1 way)
Akaroa: Pohatu Penguins Scenic Nature 2-Hour or 4-Hour Tour

Akaroa: Pohatu Penguins Scenic Nature 2-Hour or 4-Hour Tour

CA $84
per adult
Akaroa: Pohatu Penguins Scenic Nature 2-Hour or 4-Hour Tour
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

CA $180
per adult
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

CA $274
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

CA $55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools
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Lyttelton Harbour

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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