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Top 89 Things To Do in Christchurch

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Top things to do in Christchurch

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#1Christchurch Tramway Dinner Experience

The only restaurant Tram in New Zealand offers a unique way to see the city while enjoying a delicious dinner. Sip a welcome drink and savour a 4-course meal...

recommend86% of travellers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

CA $92
per traveller
Christchurch Tramway Dinner Experience

#2Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Double Decker City Tour

FREE Quake Museum Entry on all 48hr combo tickets! Hop on board and prepare to take Christchurch head on! With an eclectic mix of new and old, Christchurch i...

recommend90% of travellers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

CA $30
per adult
Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Double Decker City Tour

#3Lord of the Rings Edoras Full-Day Tour

Journey to middle-earth on this full-day tour to visit Edoras, a key location used during the filming of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Enjoy a guided tour a...

recommend92% of travellers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

CA $251
per adult
Lord of the Rings Edoras Full-Day Tour

#4International Antarctic Centre Admission

Experience the wonder and magic of Antarctica without leaving Christchurch, at one of New Zealand’s best, award winning tourist attractions. The Internationa...

recommend98% of travellers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

CA $25
per traveller
International Antarctic Centre Admission

#5Ko Tane Maori Experience including hangi dinner

Learn more about Maori culture and enjoy a delicious hangi dinner located in a natural bush setting. This is the only place in the South Island where you can...

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

CA $113
per adult
Ko Tane Maori Experience including hangi dinner

#6Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Tickets- Guaranteed Kiwi Viewing

Set in a natural environment with 50 different wildlife species and over 500 individual ones Willowbank is suitable for all ages. Purchase some food on entry...

recommend90% of travellers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

CA $28
per adult
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Tickets- Guaranteed Kiwi Viewing

#7Port Hills Gondola Ride Ticket

Enjoy spectacular 360-degree views across the Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps, and Lyttleton Harbour with a ride on the Christchurch Gondola. Ride the c...

recommend72% of travellers recommend

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CA $13
per traveller
Port Hills Gondola Ride Ticket

#8Mount Cook Day Tour: Christchurch to Queenstown

Soak up the dramatic landscape of the New Zealand Southern Alps as you embark on a single ticket sightseeing tour from Christchurch to Queenstown. See the pr...

recommend84% of travellers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

CA $274
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour: Christchurch to Queenstown

#9Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

Learn what sets this region apart on a tasting tour to 4 boutique wineries, complete with a delectable gourmet lunch among the vines. Head north along the co...

recommend100% of travellers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

CA $113
per adult
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

#10Ultimate Pass: Tram, Gondola, Punting & Botanic Gardens

Make the most of your time in Christchurch with a pass featuring 4 of the city's top attractions. Head out for sightseeing at your leisure with a hop-on hop-...

recommend80% of travellers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

CA $36
per traveller
Ultimate Pass: Tram, Gondola, Punting & Botanic Gardens

Things To Do In Christchurch

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  • Book your favourite activities and day trips on Expedia Canada at a great rate, and you'll still have money for a top hotel or luxurious meal while you're visiting. The activities in Christchurch are not only among the best, but they won't cost an arm and a leg. We have 89 things to do here, and you can reserve them starting at just CA $7 .
  • Christchurch is popular among travellers similar to yourself. In fact, many travellers have been visiting to dive into local culture and explore the best things to do, and a good amount of these visitors can't wait to come back. The most loved things to do can get the attention of even experienced explorers, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our list includes a wide range of historically themed excursions and excitement. With unequalled ways to see the best this area has to offer like a Full-Day 1-way Tour to Queenstown via Mount Cook and Lord of the Rings Edoras 4-Wheel-Drive Full-Day Tour, there are tons of opportunities at your disposal when you look through the top-quality excursions here at Expedia Canada.

It takes an expert itinerary to best get the feel for Christchurch, especially when you intend to include a lot of exciting activities. And it's evident that you don't want to hunker down in your hotel room—you're excited to get out and take it all in. You're eager to sign up for the best activities around, and a quiet day exploring local neighbourhoods is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Our activities are the ideal way to organize your getaway. Book guided tours on Expedia Canada, and leave your map behind.

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