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Akaroa Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tour
Tours • From Christchurch

Akaroa Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tour

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★ 4.8 (292) • 8K+ booked
AUD 52.35
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 AUD 67.19
International Antarctic Centre Ticket in Christchurch
Museums • Christchurch

International Antarctic Centre Ticket in Christchurch

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★ 4.7 (151) • 3K+ booked
AUD 64.59
Avon River Punting Day Tour
Tours • From Christchurch

Avon River Punting Day Tour

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★ 4.8 (48) • 1K+ booked
AUD 36.65
Klook Pass New Zealand
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Klook Pass New Zealand

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★ 4.5 (186) • 5K+ booked
From AUD 239.95
AUD 329.85
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Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour from Christchurch
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Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour from Christchurch

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★ 4.8 (23) • 300+ booked
AUD 260.89
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 (220) • 5K+ booked
AUD 34.90
Akaroa Dolphins Harbour Nature Cruise
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Cruises • Christchurch

Akaroa Dolphins Harbour Nature Cruise

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Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.8 (36) • 1K+ booked
AUD 113.45
Christchurch Gondola Ticket
Cable cars • Christchurch

Christchurch Gondola Ticket

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★ 4.7 (115) • 3K+ booked
AUD 36.65
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Admission Ticket
Zoos & aquariums • Christchurch

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Admission Ticket

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★ 4.9 (26) • 1K+ booked
From AUD 31.85
Orana Wildlife Park Admission Ticket
Zoos & aquariums • Christchurch

Orana Wildlife Park Admission Ticket

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★ 4.5 (32) • 6K+ booked
AUD 32.75
AUD 34.49
Tasmania Bay of Fires & Lease 65 Full-Day Join-in Tour
Tours • Tasmania

Tasmania Bay of Fires & Lease 65 Full-Day Join-in Tour

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English guided
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★ 4.8 (61) • 1K+ booked
AUD 190.00
TranzAlpine Train Ticket between Christchurch and Greymouth
Train tickets • From Christchurch

TranzAlpine Train Ticket between Christchurch and Greymouth

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★ 4.5 (158) • 5K+ booked
From AUD 199.80
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 AUD 128.29
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
AUD 319.05

Hotels in Christchurch

Tresori Motor Lodge
Hotels • Christchurch

Tresori Motor Lodge

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★ 4.4 (315)
From AUD 167.13
LyLo Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

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★ 4.5 (954)
From AUD 132.90
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Hotels • Christchurch

Novotel Christchurch Airport

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★ 4.7 (881)
From AUD 246.57
Christchurch City Hotel
Hotels • Christchurch

Christchurch City Hotel

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★ 4.6 (358)
From AUD 178.65
Hotel 115 Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

Hotel 115 Christchurch

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★ 4.4 (946)
From AUD 199.70
Scenic Hotel Cotswold
Hotels • Christchurch

Scenic Hotel Cotswold

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★ 4.1 (639)
From AUD 123.77
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

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★ 4.5 (953)
From AUD 169.17
Quest on Kilmore
Hotels • Christchurch

Quest on Kilmore

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★ 4.8 (70)
From AUD 170.36
Commodore Airport Hotel
Hotels • Christchurch

Commodore Airport Hotel

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★ 4.8 (942)
From AUD 224.18
Drifter Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch

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★ 4.5 (66)
From AUD 140.64
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Hotels • Christchurch

Sudima Christchurch Airport

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★ 4.5 (893)
From AUD 192.92
Quest on Cambridge
Hotels • Christchurch

Quest on Cambridge

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★ 4.8 (172)
From AUD 175.80

Reviews of Christchurch activities

Sheng **********************
2025-12-06 09:28:20
Fantastic 5.0
very friendly and helpful staff. excellent family suite for 4 of us. Breakfast was more than enough in terms of variety and choice. We used the airport transfer and it was efficient and fast.
Ho ************
2025-09-10 02:13:37
Fantastic 5.0
Hotel location: Above and beyond, can reach the town centre within 10 mins by walk. Cleanliness: Very good Service: Perfect, all staffs are helpful. The only issue during my was the expensive gym access.
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!
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
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.
Kin ****************
2025-12-10 08:25:24
Fantastic 5.0
Great relaxing boat trip with knowledgeable guide rower. Was also great experience to be able to see small animals on the river such as the ducks and swans.
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
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.

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Local weather

  • DEC - FEB
    23°12°

  • MAR - MAY
    20°

  • JUN - AUG
    12°

  • SEP - NOV
    19°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1AUD = 1.15NZD

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  • Best time to visit

    Off-peak season with good weather

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