Canterbury Region

Christchurch Attractions

Top Things to Do in Christchurch, New Zealand

Things to Do in Christchurch

Ways to tour Christchurch

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Waipara Wine Trail Afternoon Tour from Christchurch
73
Bus Tours
from S$99.13 per adult
Tramway Restaurant 4 Course Dinner Service through Christchurch
24
Rail Tours
from S$122.46 per adult
Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise with Dolphin Watching
964
from S$91.20 per adult
International Antarctic Center General Admission Ticket
129
Attractions & Museums
from S$48.57 per adult
Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier (small Group Tour Including Lunch)
4
Bus Tours
from S$197.27 per adult
Christchurch Zipline Tour
49
Adventure Tours
from S$143.74 per adult
Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket
41
Skyscrapers & Towers
from S$29.74 per adult
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A Waipara Wine Experience with Giles Tours, includes wine tastings and lunch
37
Bus Tours
from S$148.69 S$133.82 per adult (price varies by group size)
Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch
24
Full-day Tours
from S$223.04 per adult
Canterbury Winery Lunch
2
Full-day Tours
from S$639.38 per adult

Day Trips

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

Top Attractions in Christchurch

1. Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Parks • Gardens

The gardens offer a great variety of local flora including a splendid rose garden which is a must-see.

2. TranzAlpine Train

Trams • Scenic Railroads

... at Springfield, with snow-capped peaks and deep gorges all the way through Arthur's Pass and a bit beyond.

3. Canterbury Museum

History Museums

By BigPoppaPauley

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

4. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos

Such a wide variety of animals native as well as different speices .You are garanteed to see a kiwi in the kiwi house...

5. Christchurch Gondola

Trams • Observation Decks & Towers

With hiking trails, a cafe, gift shop, and cute little ride through NZ history, you can easily spend several hours th...

6. Margaret Mahy Family Playground

Playgrounds

My son loved it - the flying fox is definitely the highlight but the climbing frames and wall and slides were great too.

7. International Antarctic Centre

Speciality Museums

Admission tickets from SGD 48.57

Awesome place for both kids and adults.Loved the Hagglund ride and most of all the little penguins and was great to s...

8. Quake City

Speciality Museums

The first hand accounts from the survivors, first responders and family of those who lost their lives was quite chill...

9. 185 Empty White Chairs - Earthquake Memorial

Points of Interest & Landmarks

What a beautiful and poignant exhibition to remember those who lost their lives in the earthquake 2011.

10. Banks Peninsula

Scenic Walking Areas

By Fiji_Novice255100

Little River is an interesting stop - the old Train Station has some great arts and crafts including some unique bowl...

11. Hagley Park

Parks

This the botanical gardens area of the park and has a lovely rose garden and a wonderful Art deco fountain near the M...

12. Cardboard Cathedral

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals

By Z2927HZkateb

Lovely feeling of peace Very cleverly done, loved the way the sun shone through the stained glass Toilets and a gift...

13. Air Force Museum of New Zealand

Military Museums • Speciality Museums

Our trip included a behind the scenes tour - John, our tour guide, was outstanding and brought everything to life for...

14. Avon River

Bodies of Water

By Sadoldsamuria

... fantastic fun, and a different petspective on wildlife in the Avon river as it flows through the botanical gardens

15. Sumner Beach (Cave Rock)

Beaches • Geologic Formations

By Darcynorwood123

Lovely beach for walking with flat and compact sand.

16. Port Hills

Neighbourhoods • Historic Walking Areas

By Capability62

Summit Road and Amazing Views

17. Orana Wildlife Park

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos

Will return one day for the lion encounter as well, great stuff guys keep up the good work!

18. Pegasus Bay Winery

Wineries & Vineyards

We did the complimentary wine tasting that was included with lunch & after a wander through the beautiful gardens we...

19. Riccarton House & Bush

Historic Sites • Parks

We visited the Saturday Farmers Market and experience some of the best snack food in a long time as well as buying qu...

20. Taylors Mistake - Awaroa / Godley Head Walk

Historic Sites • Hiking Trails

A detour can be made to the quaint cribs/cottages at Boulder Bay and the WW2 gun emplacements at Godley Head are wort...

21. Mona Vale

Historic Sites • Gardens

The lovely park that follows the river is like a miniature botanical garden complete with its own rose garden.

22. New Regent Street

Points of Interest & Landmarks

There is a Whiskey Bar, restaurants, jeweler, tattoo shop, bakery and many others.

23. Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)

Art Galleries • Art Museums

We visited the gallery recently and were in awe at the beauty of the building, but also the exhibitions on display.

24. Coastal Pacific Train

Scenic Railroads

Bring your own food though as the cafe car has options but nothing spectacular.

25. New Brighton Beach

Beaches

By TravellingAussieMum

Beautiful pale sand beach, best feature is the library at the start of the pier.

26. Diamond Harbour

Bodies of Water

By Daniellegracie

Bonus was that we saw a dolphin at Lyttelton Harbour on our way back on the ferry!

27. Quail Island

Islands

28. Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

Open now

A beautiful setting to remember those who lost their lives in the Christchurch February 22nd 2011 earthquake

29. Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

Visitor Centres

I-SITE Visitor Information Centre is alway our first when ever we visit New Zealand, great place to pick up pamphlets...

30. Godley Head

Lookouts • Geologic Formations

By tashvillrocks

My family thoroughly enjoyed walking around and seeing the gun emplacements.

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