What to do in Christchurch District

Activities, attractions and tours

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A coastal town with a harbor, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.
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 $106
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 $162
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
Blokarts suitable for ages 8 to 80+ with tandem karts available for those not ready to go it alone.

Uniquely Kiwi Landsailing Adventure

CA $81
per adult
Uniquely Kiwi Landsailing Adventure
Akaroa: Pohatu Penguins Scenic Nature 2-Hour or 4-Hour Tour

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

CA $86
per adult
Akaroa: Pohatu Penguins Scenic Nature 2-Hour or 4-Hour Tour
TranzAlpine Train

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

CA $325
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

CA $56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

CA $162
per adult
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

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

CA $37
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

CA $301
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
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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