Canterbury Region

Christchurch Attractions

Top Things to Do in Christchurch, New Zealand

Things to Do in Christchurch

Ways to tour Christchurch

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Christchurch.

LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Day Trip from Christchurch
22
Bus Tours
from
S$323.56
per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Akaroa Dolphins 〜 Harbour Nature Cruise
1,161
from
S$86.57
per adult
Mt Cook, Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Walk Day Tour From Christchurch (Small Group)
22
Full-day Tours
from
S$217.75
per adult
Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch
31
Full-day Tours
from
S$209.88
per adult
TranzAlpine Train Journey from Christchurch to Greymouth
60
from
S$186.92
per adult
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Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras from Christchurch
93
Full-day Tours
from
S$261.47
per adult
Waipara Wine Trail Afternoon Tour from Christchurch
95
Bus Tours
from
S$109.31
per adult
Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Christchurch City Sights
6
Full-day Tours
from
S$74.33
per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier(Small Group Day Tour From Christchurch)
20
Bus Tours
from
S$192.39
per adult
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Christchurch Zipline Tour
63
Adventure Tours
from
S$126.80
per adult

Wine Tastings

Top Attractions in Christchurch

1. Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Parks • Gardens

From the rose garden to a stroll by the river an enjoyable experience and a great way to recharge your batteries.

2. Canterbury Museum

History Museums

Temporarily closed

By BigPoppaPauley

... in topics ranging from Antarctic exploration, Maori history and of course the world famous Paua House from Bluff.

3. International Antarctic Centre

Speciality Museums

Open now

We were taken care of by so many wonderful employees whether at the cafe, exhibits, huskie rescue, and Hagglund ride.

4. Christchurch Gondola

Trams • Observation Decks & Towers

Open now

Admission tickets from S$30.75

The fantastic views 👏 exciting trip up on the gondolas, yummy lunch, a wander around the gift shop for a couple of p...

5. Margaret Mahy Family Playground

Playgrounds

We love the flying fox and it always impresses me how well the children share & take turns.

6. Air Force Museum of New Zealand

Military Museums • Speciality Museums

Open now

By RichardAbeyNesbit

Lots of well curated information here - learned a lot about New Zealand's military aviation history I didn't know bef...

7. Quake City

Speciality Museums

Open now

The personal accounts were very moving and really brought it home how devastating this was for many people.

8. Hagley Park

Parks

Sport and entertainment, model boating lake, riverside walks, cafe, botanical gardens, children’s paddling pools or j...

9. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos

Open now

Admission tickets from S$28.55

By Paul_02_2013

The is a gift shop and restaurant within the reserve, Easy reached from the city usinf public bus system.

10. Banks Peninsula

Scenic Walking Areas

A drive along the scenic tourist route is well recommended as well as taking a few detours to places like Okains Bay...

11. Riccarton House & Bush

Historic Sites • Parks

By WestiesInNew

In the middle of Riccarton, surrounded by a bustling neighbourhood, is an old homestead (oldest in all of Canterbury!...

12. Cardboard Cathedral

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals

By DavidBoardmanShifnal

You simply must visit this place if you are visiting Christchurch The architecture is stunning and it was a tribute t...

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Bus Tours

Day Trips

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

4WD Tours

Cultural & Theme Tours

Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

Private & Custom Tours

Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours

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What travellers are saying

Ron M
Menasha, WI344 contributions
Absolute Must Do!
This is the most amazing set of botanical gardens that I have ever seen. From giant Sequoias to herbs, from roses to hisbiscus, from cacti to a weather station, this place has everything. And..it is huge! We spent a couple hours just wandering and could easily to it again day after day. It is quiet, clean, extremely well kep