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Akaroa Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tour
Tours • From Christchurch

Akaroa Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tour

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English guided
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★ 4.8 (292) • 8K+ booked
₫ 881,260
International Antarctic Centre Ticket in Christchurch
Museums • Christchurch

International Antarctic Centre Ticket in Christchurch

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★ 4.7 (150) • 3K+ booked
₫ 1,130,048
Christchurch Combos - Double or Triple Pass
Attraction passes • Christchurch

Christchurch Combos - Double or Triple Pass

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★ 4.7 (97) • 3K+ booked
From ₫ 1,211,137
Avon River Punting Day Tour
Tours • From Christchurch

Avon River Punting Day Tour

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★ 4.8 (47) • 1K+ booked
₫ 660,620
Akaroa Dolphins Harbour Nature Cruise
Klook's choice
Cruises • Christchurch

Akaroa Dolphins Harbour Nature Cruise

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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.8 (34) • 1K+ booked
₫ 1,985,220
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour from Christchurch
Tours • From Christchurch

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour from Christchurch

English guided
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★ 4.8 (23) • 300+ booked
₫ 4,566,006
Christchurch Tram Hop-on Hop-off Ticket
Tours • From Christchurch

Christchurch Tram Hop-on Hop-off Ticket

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English guided
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★ 4.7 (219) • 5K+ booked
₫ 610,837
Klook Pass New Zealand
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Klook Pass New Zealand

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★ 4.5 (186) • 5K+ booked
From ₫ 4,199,504
₫ 5,772,409
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Admission Ticket
Zoos & aquariums • Christchurch

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Admission Ticket

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★ 4.9 (25) • 1K+ booked
From ₫ 557,389
Christchurch Gondola Ticket
Cable cars • Christchurch

Christchurch Gondola Ticket

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★ 4.7 (115) • 3K+ booked
₫ 641,379
Orana Wildlife Park Admission Ticket
Zoos & aquariums • Christchurch

Orana Wildlife Park Admission Ticket

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★ 4.5 (31) • 6K+ booked
₫ 559,769
₫ 603,201
Evening Penguin Tour from Akaroa
Tours • From Christchurch

Evening Penguin Tour from Akaroa

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★ 4.8 (6) • 300+ booked
₫ 1,756,156

Transport in Christchurch City

Coastal Pacific Train Ticket Between Christchurch and Picton
Rail passes • From Christchurch

Coastal Pacific Train Ticket Between Christchurch and Picton

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★ 4.6 (23) • 1K+ booked
From ₫ 2,244,826
TranzAlpine Train Ticket between Christchurch and Greymouth
Train tickets • From Christchurch

TranzAlpine Train Ticket between Christchurch and Greymouth

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★ 4.6 (157) • 5K+ booked
From ₫ 3,497,041
Christchurch Car Rental | Rent a car for International Antarctic Centre, Orana Wildlife Park, Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Airport
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TranzAlpine Train Ticket between Christchurch and Arthur's Pass
Rail passes • Christchurch

TranzAlpine Train Ticket between Christchurch and Arthur's Pass

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★ 4.4 (10) • 400+ booked
₫ 5,583,507

Hotels in Christchurch City

LyLo Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

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★ 4.5 (954)
From ₫ 2,331,986
Tresori Motor Lodge
Hotels • Christchurch

Tresori Motor Lodge

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★ 4.4 (315)
From ₫ 2,932,589
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Hotels • Christchurch

Novotel Christchurch Airport

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★ 4.7 (881)
From ₫ 4,326,610
Christchurch City Hotel
Hotels • Christchurch

Christchurch City Hotel

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★ 4.6 (358)
From ₫ 3,134,900
Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street
Hotels • Christchurch

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

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★ 4.3 (252)
From ₫ 2,636,903
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

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★ 4.5 (953)
From ₫ 2,968,461
Hotel Give
Hotels • Christchurch

Hotel Give

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★ 4.1 (936)
From ₫ 1,861,949
Quest on Kilmore
Hotels • Christchurch

Quest on Kilmore

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★ 4.8 (70)
From ₫ 2,989,299
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Hotels • Christchurch

Sudima Christchurch Airport

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★ 4.5 (893)
From ₫ 2,568,323
Commodore Airport Hotel
Hotels • Christchurch

Commodore Airport Hotel

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★ 4.8 (942)
From ₫ 3,933,858
Scenic Hotel Cotswold
Hotels • Christchurch

Scenic Hotel Cotswold

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★ 4.1 (639)
From ₫ 1,806,821
Fable Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

Fable Christchurch

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★ 4.4 (926)
From ₫ 2,905,157

Christchurch City travel guide

Reviews of Christchurch City activities

CHIU *********
2025-11-15 01:35:32
Fantastic 5.0
Kaikoura is a must go place in South New Zealand, and the costal railway is definitely a must to take! very beautiful view
Daphne *****
2025-10-08 02:41:20
Fantastic 5.0
The train was spacious and the scenery was stunning. The train food were mostly microwavable food and packaged snacks. We were able to move seats whenever we liked as our train carriage was mostly empty. The open carriage offers better views but it can be really cold due to the stong wind. Unexpectedly, it snowed on the Arthur's Pass on our trip back to Christchurch which was a pleasant surprise!
Liu *****
2025-07-22 07:44:50
Fantastic 5.0
Arrive at the station at least 20 minutes early to exchange your voucher for a ticket. It's quick and convenient. The outbound trip was a bit noisy due to a tour group, but the weather was great that day, making the entire journey comfortable and scenic. It's a great option if you don't want to drive.
柯 **
2025-10-07 03:28:16
Fantastic 5.0
The environment is beautiful, and the alpacas are well cared for. I booked the tour in Mandarin, and the staff was very enthusiastic and funny, and also offered to take pictures. The whole tour, from the explanation to taking pictures with the alpacas and feeding them, is followed by a choice of coffee, tea, or juice, along with a cookie. The whole experience takes about an hour. Because it's popular, you can't wander around after the tour; they need to prepare for the next group of visitors! Although it's not long, it's definitely worth it. The alpacas don't smell at all, and they're very friendly and super cute.
Chen ********
2025-10-11 04:41:05
Fantastic 5.0
Great experience! must do when you visiting Christchurch! Bob is especially great in service.
BRENDA ***********
2025-07-23 02:49:43
Fantastic 5.0
Redemption process is very fast, almost immediately after booking i can exchange the tickets at the main ticket counter. interval of the tram were also fast. the live commentary was good, allow us to learn about christchurch’s history.
DiaMae *******
2025-11-02 08:11:14
Fantastic 5.0
The whole tour was amazing, although the itinerary was a bit hectic. Except for Mt. Cook, the other stops were quite short — just enough time to snap a few photos before moving on to the next spot. It’s understandable since the destinations are quite far from Christchurch. They also provided free lunch and snacks (chips), which was a nice touch
Jin ***************
2025-11-26 12:47:42
Fantastic 5.0
Super passionate tour guides and overall wonderful tour end-to-end, with plenty of time for photos and viewing. Binoculars available per pair and one scope per group.
AnissaAyu *********
2025-12-02 19:20:26
Fantastic 5.0
I had a good time travelling from Christchruch to Queenstown. We were also stopped at several places like Mt. Cook, Tasman Glacier, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Lindis Pass, Orchrdas and High Country Salmon. If you are travelling from Christchurch to Queenstown, you will be transferred into other van in Mt Cook. Don't worry, the driver is as welcome as the first one. Overall good experience, thank you!

Quick facts about Christchurch City

Local weather

  • DEC - FEB
    23°12°

  • MAR - MAY
    20°

  • JUN - AUG
    12°

  • SEP - NOV
    19°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1NZD = 15,270.92VND

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Off-peak season with good weather

  • Recommended trip duration

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