What to do In Canterbury
Recommended activities in Canterbury
Tours & day trips
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Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Ōpuke Thermal Pools: Adults-Only Entry with Swim Up Bar
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch with TranzAlpine
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch
Activity duration is 13 hours and 30 minutes
13h 30m
6.0 out of 10 with 1 review
6/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Christchurch: Akaroa Day Tour with Optional Cruise
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.8/10
11 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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Franz Josef: 30-min Flight Franz Josef & Tasman Glaciers
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 45mins
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mt Cook Fly Explore Fly with Glenorchy Air
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
25 Minute Glacier Explorer: 1 Glacier with Alpine Landing
Activity duration is 25 minutes
25m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mt Cook Experience
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
55-Minute Grand Circle Helicopter
Activity duration is 55 minutes
55m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef: 4-Glacier Helicopter Ride with 2 Landings
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
See all 66 activitiesKaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Waipara Wine Trail Group Tour From Christchurch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per child
From Christchurch: Guided Local Wine Tours in Waipara
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Mt Cook Experience
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Akaroa Group Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch City Top Sights Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Flight: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 45mins
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Arthurs Pass Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 days
4d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 23 activitiesWaipara Wine Trail Group Tour From Christchurch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Christchurch: Guided Local Wine Tours in Waipara
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
From Christchurch: Kaikōura Day Tour With Whale Watching
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Tekapo: Small-Group, Carbon Neutral Mt Cook Day Tour
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Cave Stream & Castle Hill Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Godley Head & Lyttelton Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: to Mount Cook via Lake Tekapo 1-Way Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Packhorse Hut Guided Walk and Scenic Drive
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Akaroa Harbour 2-Hour Dolphin Nature Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cruises & boat tours
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Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.8 out of 10 with 19 reviews
8.8/10
19 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hanmer Springs Hot Pools & Jet Boat Full-Day Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes
9h 30m
7.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
7/10
6 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura
Activity duration is 11 hours and 10 minutes
11h 10m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthurs Pass Day Tour With TranzAlpine and Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Cave Stream & Castle Hill Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Godley Head & Lyttelton Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Akaroa: Stargazing Tour with 2 Telescopes & Souvenir Photos
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes
11h 30m
4.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
4.4/10
9 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Akaroa: Dolphin Nature Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Popular places to visit
Tekapo Springs
Lie back and relax in healing waters, enjoy a massage or get involved in a range of outdoor activities, all with a fabulous alpine backdrop.
Sumner Beach
The main beach in the seaside retreat of Sumner is an idyllic place to spend a day in the sun away from the centre of Christchurch.