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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.
“Wonderful, friendly atmosphere! We had a fantastic time! We saw a lot of Akaroa's martime wildlife, dolphins, seals, seabirds...”
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.
“Very easy to take part in both activities. Staff at both locations were extremely helpful.”
Christchurch’s vintage tram all-day hop-on hop-off with live commentary, key sights, and rebuilding stories from 2010–11.
“50 minute "get to know" trip well worth it. Get on 1st thing in the AM ...take the full circuit and plan the rest of the day.. Conductors" commets are very informative forb places o visitbin a very walkable area.”
See Christchurch by vintage tram, Avon punt, and the Christchurch Gondola for 360-degree views, with key stops and smart timing tips.
“Thee combo offered real value for money. The Punting on the Avon ride was serene and informative with our punter John (and to the red haired, bearded punter who took our photos with John - well played sir, well played!) The Gondola ride gave a fantastic vista and the tram was such fun to jump…”
Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch: boutique vineyard tastings of 15+ wines, platter lunch, and guided comfort to North Canterbury.
“Outstanding tour, highly recommend. First two wineries were not great but Pegasus Bay made up for the others. Our tour guide was a wine professional who provided great insight into the Waipara region.”
Cruise Akaroa Harbour on a stable catamaran to spot rare Hector’s dolphins, seals, penguins, caves, and volcanic rock. Includes drinks.
“It was wonderful from start to finish. We set off on a calm morning and motored around Akaroa Harbour and out wide towards the Tasman Sea. We saw dolphins and seals. The staff were excellent and Wilbur the dog was gorgeous.”
Christchurch Gondola up Port Hills for 360° views, plus the Discovery Ride and Red Rock Café. Round-trip ticket from $25.
“Bus 8 from Exchange using Metro Card to Gondola. No queues (as no boats in) great ride up/back. Stunning views. Also, do the Discovery Tour is very informative. Lovely cafe & gift shop, friendly staff - very enjoyable.”
Small-group Christchurch day tour to Aoraki Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Pukaki, plus Fairlie Bakehouse and glacier walks, with lunch.
“picnic lunch was very nice and couldn't eat all the goodies so took them back to eat later.”
4WD to Mount Sunday for Edoras 360° views, guided Lord of the Rings stories, and a sparkling-wine picnic from Christchurch.
“Peter was an amazing tour guide. We could not have asked for a better guide. We saw videos about where we were visiting and how it fit into the filming of LOTR. We also learned more about the history, culture, geography of where we wRead more”
Day trip from Christchurch to Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and the Tasman Glacier with small-group comfort, guided stops, and a moderate walk.
“The tour guide is very knowledgeable and friendly - I have not met a tour guide as kind as the one we had. It seems like English may not have been his first language, but he goes above and beyond to ensure we understand the key icons around Mount Cook and the lakes. Additionally, after…”
Step into Antarctica in Christchurch with Hägglund rides, a -18°C storm chamber, Little Blue Penguins, huskies, and a 4D cruise.
“An experienced that we will never forget. It was amazing. It is a place for people of all ages to enjoy.”
Coastal Pacific one-way train from Picton to Christchurch with ocean-and-Kaikoura views, panoramic windows, and GPS audio commentary. Great value.
“Enjoyable ride - the seats were comfortable and the food from the cafe was good. You are along the coast about 1/2 the time and the views are great.”
Arthur’s Pass and TranzAlpine day tour from Christchurch with lunch: Kea spotting, Castle Hill, Devils Punchbowl, optional jet boat.
“It was a great tour. Weather was not the best but everyone dealt with it and all had a great time. Paul was very informative and kept the whole group engaged. We would definitely recommend the bus / train option to give people the chance to see so much more.”
2-hour Akaroa Harbour catamaran cruise with hot drinks and skipper narration, sea caves, dolphins, seals and penguins.
“Awesome trip loved seeing the dolphins and penguins etc. Good value and good amenities. It is a must do if you are in Akaroa.”
