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New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 15 most popular christchurch & canterbury tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
2-hour Akaroa harbour catamaran cruise for Hector’s dolphins, seals, and penguins, with NZ drink and cookies. Stable and comfy.
“Very comfy boat, a catamaran. Dave Hannah and Elsa gave excellent friendly service. Great sights were had.”
Ride Christchurch’s restored vintage trams with live commentary, 18 stops, and all-day hop-on hop-off access through the rebuilt CBD.
“Wonderful experience. We just showed the viator ticket to the tram office to have it exchanged with the tram tickets. The route was perfect, it provided a good overview of the area. The conductors were friendly. We had the best ice cream on stop 7 (Duck Island). We had a great experience.”
Hop on a historic Christchurch tram and ride the Gondola to Mount Cavendish for 360° views, cafe stops, and easy city exploring.
“Gondola ride to the top was a great experience with nice views of Christchurch.”
Christchurch’s vintage tram all-day hop-on hop-off with live commentary, key sights, and rebuilding stories from 2010–11.
“Enjoyed the commentator and his humor. Very informative on the history of Christchurch.”
See Christchurch by vintage tram, Avon punt, and the Christchurch Gondola for 360-degree views, with key stops and smart timing tips.
“Planning from UK, I think I read the gondola cable car's last ride was 4pm so was concerned how we could fit it in with the tram and punt in a single day. I guessed 10.20am was a good starting time for the 30 minutes punt ride. On site, the staff at the Cathedral Junction…”
Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch: boutique vineyard tastings of 15+ wines, platter lunch, and guided comfort to North Canterbury.
“Amazing tour. Very nice of Jade to bring us to all wineries providing info along the way. Very friendly & charming lady. And the wineries were very nice with some amazing selection of NZ wines. They did well with explaining the notes in each wine & pro-active in answering any questions. The tour was well-paced…”
Cruise Akaroa Harbour on a stable catamaran to spot rare Hector’s dolphins, seals, penguins, caves, and volcanic rock. Includes drinks.
“Everything on the cruise was exceptional from the minute we checked in. So excited seeing & learning about the bay & its wildlife. What a wonderful piece of paradise”
Christchurch Gondola up Port Hills for 360° views, plus the Discovery Ride and Red Rock Café. Round-trip ticket from $25.
“It was great, when we first started I did not think it was going to be that great, but the higher we went the views were amazing. Great little gift shop up top, also they have beverages and food. It was a great way to see the City”
Small-group Christchurch day tour to Aoraki Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Pukaki, plus Fairlie Bakehouse and glacier walks, with lunch.
“We had an excellent trip to Mt Cook national park and the lakes along the way! Phil was an excellent guide - had an answer to all our questions, and was well versed on the history, culture, and geography of the area. Absolutely recommend doing this trip, and taking advantage of the chance to hike…”
Day trip from Christchurch to Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and the Tasman Glacier with small-group comfort, guided stops, and a moderate walk.
“Great views and well organised trip. Anuj our guide was very thoughtful and kind. Overall good value given the amount of driving involved if one were to do the trip from Chch oneself”
4WD to Mount Sunday for Edoras 360° views, guided Lord of the Rings stories, and a sparkling-wine picnic from Christchurch.
“Honestly, the trip to Mt Sunday itself is totally worth it - but not with this tour company. The guide was rather forgetful and disorganised and the commentary very average. They recycled old stories from another tour guide they knew and thRead more”
Step into Antarctica in Christchurch with Hägglund rides, a -18°C storm chamber, Little Blue Penguins, huskies, and a 4D cruise.
“Lots to see and do. Need a few hours there. well worth a visit, very educational.”
Coastal Pacific one-way train from Picton to Christchurch with ocean-and-Kaikoura views, panoramic windows, and GPS audio commentary. Great value.
“Slight delay , got onto train and comfortable seats. Cafeteria great service and chatty. Good trip all round , with highlights on screen or over speakers.”
Arthur’s Pass and TranzAlpine day tour from Christchurch with lunch: Kea spotting, Castle Hill, Devils Punchbowl, optional jet boat.
“Gorgeous day, even with the rain in the National Park. Nick was a wonderful tour guide with plenty of tidbits to share with us about New Zealand. I loved it. I would like there to be an option to perhaps pick the seat on the TranzAlpine train if that's possible.”
2-hour Akaroa Harbour catamaran cruise with hot drinks and skipper narration, sea caves, dolphins, seals and penguins.
“Fresh sea air, pristine water, wildlife in their natural habitat and a crew that has just the right mix of information and humour - this is a must do when visiting Aotearoa, New Zealand! We learned some history, heard beautiful Te Reo Māori Read more”
