Things to do in Christchurch: activities, tours and experiences
353 activities · New Zealand
Christchurch, New Zealand, has 353 activities, tours and experiences to book. Don't miss: Lancaster Park, Christ Church Cathedral, Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Also worth exploring nearby: Akaroa, Canterbury.
01Things to do
Must-see places
Lancaster Park
Park
Christ Church Cathedral
Ruins
Canterbury Museum
Museum
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Botanical garden
Christchurch Town Hall
Theatre building
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Cathedral
02Activities to book
The best experiences in Christchurch
Top pickMt Cook & Tekapo Small-Group Tour from Christchurch with lunch
from €153.08★ 4.8
Free cancellationTranzAlpine, Castle Hill & Arthur's Pass Small-Group Tour + Lunch
from €229.87★ 4.9
Top pickTranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
from €194.54★ 4.9
BookableAkaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch
from €148.47★ 4.6
Free cancellationChristchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo
from €204.27★ 4.7
Free cancellationChristchurch to Arthur's Pass Tours + TranzAlpine Train & Lunch
from €217.58★ 4.5
BookableTranzAlpine Train Journey: Christchurch to Greymouth
from €122.36★ 4.3
Selling fastChristchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook (1 way)
from €191.98★ 4.7
Free cancellationMount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch with Lunch
from €153.08★ 4.5
Free cancellationLord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
from €171.51★ 4.8
Selling fastKaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch
from €199.66★ 4.4
Top pickMount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
from €140.79★ 4.8
03Explore nearby
Nearby cities
Popular activities · Christchurch
Free cancellationMount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
from €197.26★ 4.1
Selling fastLyttelton Shore Excursion: Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic
from €176.75★ 5.0
Selling fastChristchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook (1 way)
from €191.98★ 4.7
Free cancellationChristchurch: Sheep Farm, Lunch and Winery Day Trip
from €176.63★ 5.0
Free cancellationTranzAlpine Train to Arthur's Pass from Christchurch with Lunch
from €229.87★ 4.9
Free cancellationArthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
from €115.19★ 4.6
Free cancellationLyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Jet Boating
from €125.43★ 4.7
Selling fastChristchurch Walking Tour: Hidden Gems & Quake Stories
from €12.81★ 4.9
Selling fastLyttelton Shore Excursion: Arthur's Pass Day Tour
from €172.93★ 4.7
Free cancellationLyttelton Shore Excursion - City Highlights & Waipara Wine Tour
from €121.37★ 4.4
Private tour6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Christchurch
from €2,916.89★ 5.0
Free cancellationChristchurch to Queenstown 2-Day Transfer Via Franz Josef
from €296.94★ 5.0
Free cancellationKaikōura Whale Watch Tour from Christchurch - Small Group
from €194.54★ 4.4
Free cancellationChristchurch: International Antarctic Centre Guided Tours
from €51.11★ 5.0
Selling fast7Day/6Nights Southern Coastal Splendor Tour
from €1,461.31★ 3.7
Private tourChristchurch International Airport :Airport to City Centre
from €44.32★ 5.0
Private tourChristchurch International Airport To/From City Center Transfer
from €25.56★ 5.0
Top pickArthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour
from €458.57★ 4.8
Free cancellationFull-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic Lunch
from €174.20★ 5.0
Free cancellationDiscover Christchurch Tour
from €206.44★ 5.0
Free cancellationChristchurch Land Sailing Adventure Velocity Karts
from €51.11★ 5.0
Free cancellationŌtautahi: Christchurch Small-Group Inner City Food Walking Tour
from €110.16★ 4.9
BookableTranz Alpine Train Tour
from €384.27★ 4.8
Free cancellationLyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch & Willowbank Tour
from €87.12★ 4.6
BookableSmall Group Southern Voyager 7 Days Tour
from €1,173.64★ 5.0
Selling fastDiscover Christchurch Sightseeing Tour
from €48.60★ 4.3
Free cancellationHalf-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch
from €146.02★ 5.0
Selling fastPrivate Full-Day Godley Head Guided Coastal Hike with Picnic
from €314.92★ 5.0
BookableSmall Group Southern Loop 7 Days Tour
from €1,241.10★ 5.0
Selling fastAkaroa Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch
from €198.76★ 3.8
Free cancellationChristchurch to Franz Josef One Way Day Tour with TranzAlpine
from €291.69★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Christchurch Walking Tour
from €76.85★ 5.0
BookableKaikoura Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch
from €255.47★ 4.5
Private tourArthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
from €163.83★ 4.6
Free cancellationChristchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour
from €198.76★ 4.6
Free cancellationChairlift Sightseeing Pass at the Christchurch Adventure Park
from €15.37★ 4.6
Free cancellationChristchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo One Way Small Group Tour
from €115.28★ 4.9
Free cancellationMāori Waka Experience in Christchurch - 75 minutes
from €50.72★ 5.0
Private tourChristchurch Scenic Private Tour with Local Guide Half Day
from €124.42★ 4.6
Free cancellation
Private tourMount Cook and Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch
from €172.95★ 5.0
Free cancellationChristchurch to Franz Josef 1-Way Small Group Tour via Hokitika
from €149.72★ 5.0
Free cancellationChristchurch City Highlights Half Day Tour
from €94.79★ 4.2
Free cancellationWine trail and Christchurch City - Luxury, Small Group Tour
from €322.66★ 5.0
Free cancellationChristchurch Long Ride Zipline
from €56.36★ 4.8
Selling fastHanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Jet Boat Day Trip from Christchurch
from €126.48★ 4.4
Bookable11 Day Deep South Tour (Christchurch to Christchurch)
from €2,423.86★ 5.0
Selling fastSunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over Canterbury Plains
from €215.74★ 5.0
Free cancellationArthur's Pass with optional TranzAlpine Train (Small Group Tour)
from €296.66★ 4.9
Private tourWaipara Valley Winery Tour Wine Tastings and Scenic Views
from €195.66★ 5.0
Private tourMount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour
from €384.27★ 4.9
Private tourChristchurch City Private Day Tour with Gondola
from €121.32★ 4.7
Private tourChristchurch To Kaikoura Whale Watch Tour (Including Ticket)
from €154.36★ 4.7
Private tourPrivate Half-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch
from €263.29★ 5.0
Private tourMt. Cook Private Day Trip From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo
from €176.77★ 4.9
Private tourChristchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook
from €307.18★ 5.0
Private tourAkaroa Day Tour from Christchurch Return
from €136.81★ 5.0
Private tourChristchurch City and Beaches Private Tesla Tour
from €461.13★ 4.9
Free cancellationChristchurch City Full Day Tour
from €99.91★ 4.7
Private tourChristchurch City Full Day Private Tour
from €94.79★ 3.6
Free cancellationChristchurch City Top Sights Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)
from €94.79★ 3.0
Private tourChristchurch Highlights Tour (Private Lyttelton shore excursion)
from €722.25★ 5.0
Private tourArthur’s Pass and Castle hills Private Day Trip From Christchurch
from €139.39★ 5.0
Private tourWaipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch
from €121.32★ 5.0
Private tourKaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch
from €154.88★ 5.0
Private tourAkaroa Private Group Day Trip from Christchurch
from €160.04★ 5.0
Free cancellationArthurs Pass Jet Boating and TranzAlpine Train from Christchurch
from €307.18★ 4.9
Free cancellationChristchurch Secret Inner City Walking Tour and Hidden Gems
from €66.10★ 4.8
Private tourMethven Ōpuke Hot Pool & Scenic Canterbury Tour from Christchurch
from €128.09★ 4.8
Private tourMt. Cook Full Day Group Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch
from €163.96★ 4.6
BookableChristchurch Sheep Farm Visit
from €92.23★ 3.8
Free cancellation
Private tourV8 Trike Private Tour of Christchurch
from €105.03★ 4.9
Private tourChristchurch Private Tour (Premium) Full day
from €188.87★ 4.9
Selling fastKaikoura Whale and Dolphin Overnight Tour from Christchurch
from €505.94★ 4.2
Selling fast
Selling fastWaimakariri River Jet Boating from Christchurch
from €102.74★ 4.0
Selling fast
Private tourVisite personnalisée privée de plusieurs jours au départ de Christchurch
from €5,335.58★ 5.0
Private tourExcursion privée d'une journée à Akaroa au départ de Christchurch
from €616.93★ 5.0
Private tourVisite touristique panoramique du mont Hutt avec ski et retraite SPA
from €154.36★ 5.0
Private tourSouthern Alps Scenic
from €1,132.33★ 4.8
Private tourAkaroa Full Day Private Tour From Christchurch
from €138.34★ 4.8
Free cancellation8hr Sea Kayak Tour Lyttelton/Christchurch Lunch, guide, transport
from €247.29★ 4.6
Free cancellationAkaroa Day Tour From Christchurch
from €133.22★ 4.5
Free cancellationChristchurch à Mt Cook via Tekapo (1 aller simple) (Petit groupe)
from €115.19★ 4.3
Free cancellationPunting sur les hangars à bateaux d'Avon Antigua
from €23.04★ 4.3
BookableExcursion alpine de 9 jours (Christchurch à Christchurch)
from €2,165.72★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Private tour
Private tour
Selling fastAkaroa & Banks Peninsula from Lyttelton(Private Shore Excursion)
from €435.25★ 4.9
Free cancellationChristchurch to Tekapo Small-Group Tour (one-way)
from €101.96★ 4.9
Private tourChristchurch à Queenstown via le mont Cook - Visite privée de deux jours
from €1,502.33★ 5.0
Private tour
Private tourChristchurch à Arthur Pass et Castle Hill (Excursion d'une journée)
from €149.20★ 5.0
Free cancellationCanterbury Winery tour de Christchurch
from €475.45★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Private tourCastle Hill & Arthur Pass Day Trip From Christchurch
from €153.71★ 4.8
Private tourVisite d'une demi-journée à Christchurch
from €101.58★ 4.5
Private tour
Private tourVisite privée d'une journée à Christchurch & Lyttelton
from €792.89★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Private tour
Free cancellationInland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour (Lyttelton Shore Excursion)
from €271.04★ 4.8
Private tourPrivate Mt Cook Day Tour From Christchurch via Lake Tekapo
from €871.02★ 4.6
Free cancellation(MT) Mount Cook Day Tour From Christchurch
from €204.43★ 4.4
Private tourPrivate Christchurch City Highlight Half Day Tour
from €146.02★ 4.4
Free cancellationLyttelton Shore Excursion: Twin Harbour Tour (Lyttelton & Akaroa)
from €148.59★ 3.6
Free cancellationExplore Godley Head, Lyttelton & Christchurch (Small Group Tour)
from €168.57★ 5.0
Selling fast6Day/5Nights Southern Heritage
from €1,134.18★ 5.0
Selling fast8 Day Southern Crossing Small Group Tour
from €972.98★ 5.0
Private tourChristchurch INTL Airport Car Transfer to City max 4 persons
from €60.46★ 5.0
Private tourHanmer Springs Pool Day Tour From Christchurch
from €117.84★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Private tour
Private tourKaikoura Day Tour From Christchurch
from €153.71★ 4.5
Private tourFull-Day Private Tour Mt.Cook from Christchurch
from €1,178.44★ 4.3
Private tourCity Highlights by Tesla - 3hrs
from €297.17★ 4.0
Free cancellationChristchurch City Top Spots Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)
from €94.79★ 3.8
Private tourChristchurch Private Luxury Full Day Tour
from €399.65★ 3.3
Free cancellationAkaroa Day Tour From Christchurch & Lyttelton
from €101.96★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Private tourArthur’s Pass with Optional TranzAlpine Train (Private Tour)
from €435.25★ 5.0
Selling fastAkaroa & Giants House Garden tour ex Lyttelton (Shore Excursion)
from €296.66★ 5.0
Selling fast8 Day Southern Secrets Small Group Tour
from €819.27★ 5.0
Private tour
Private tourVisite du mont Cook : terminez à Queenstown, Christchurch ou Dunedin
from €1,290.14★ 5.0
Private tourMt. Cook Private Day Tour from Christchurch via Lake Tekapo
from €184.45★ 5.0
Free cancellationVisite en hélicoptère et en jet boat – Canterbury
from €464.12★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with optional Gourmet Lunch
from €333.04★ 5.0
Private tourHanmer Springs Private Day Tour Including Hot Pool & Wine Tasting
from €307.42★ 5.0
Private tour
Selling fastKaikōura Day Tour From Christchurch (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)
from €115.28★ 4.7
Private tourChristchurch City Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP
from €8.87★ 4.7
Private tour6 Day Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Milford Sound Tour
from €1,024.73★ 4.7
Private tourChristchurch Full Day Tour
from €107.60★ 4.7
Private tourA Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Digging Up Canterbury's Treasure
from €10.93★ 3.7
Private tourVol panoramique de la ville de Christchurch
from €340.73★ 3.7
Private tourChristchurch Architectural Marvels: Private Walking Tour
from €389.80★ 5.0
Private tourGodley Head & Lyttelton Scenic Drive & Guided Walk (Private Tour)
from €217.50★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Castle Hill & Inland Canterbury Shore Excursion
from €435.25★ 5.0
Free cancellationHalf-Day Godley Head Scenic Drive & Guided Walk (Shore Excursion)
from €163.44★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Private tourChristchurch INTL Airport Van Transfer to City Minimum 4 persons
from €21.52★ 5.0
Private tourChristchurch International Airport to City Centre
from €35.87★ 5.0
Private tourCastle Hill & Arthurs Pass Private day tour from Christchurch
from €143.46★ 5.0
Private tourExcursion privée d'une journée à Akaroa au départ de Christchurch
from €356.82★ 5.0
Free cancellationVisite en hélicoptère de Christchurch à Aoraki Mount Cook
from €1,621.07★ 5.0
Selling fastLyttelton Shore Excursion : Christchurch Highlights & Avon Punting
from €198.23★ 5.0
Frequently asked questions about Christchurch
What is there to do in Christchurch?
Christchurch has 353 activities, tours and day trips you can book online. Among the most booked: « Mt Cook & Tekapo Small-Group Tour from Christchurch with lunch », « TranzAlpine, Castle Hill & Arthur's Pass Small-Group Tour + Lunch », « TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip ».
What are the top-rated activities in Christchurch?
According to traveller reviews: « Christchurch: Sheep Farm, Lunch and Winery Day Trip » (5.0/5, 65 reviews) ; « TranzAlpine, Castle Hill & Arthur's Pass Small-Group Tour + Lunch » (4.9/5, 58 reviews) ; « TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip » (4.9/5, 501 reviews).
What are the must-see places in Christchurch?
Not to be missed in Christchurch: Lancaster Park, Christ Church Cathedral, Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Town Hall, Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
Can you cancel an activity in Christchurch for free?
Usually, yes: 20 of the 24 most popular activities in Christchurch offer free cancellation. The exact terms are shown on each activity page before you book.
What is there to visit near Christchurch?
Close to Christchurch: Akaroa, Canterbury.