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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
International Antarctic Centre Ticket in Christchurch
Museums • Christchurch

International Antarctic Centre Ticket in Christchurch

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★ 4.7 (150) • 3K+ booked
AUD 64.55
Christchurch Combos - Double or Triple Pass
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Christchurch Combos - Double or Triple Pass

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★ 4.7 (97) • 3K+ booked
From AUD 67.15
Avon River Punting Day Tour
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Avon River Punting Day Tour

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★ 4.8 (47) • 1K+ booked
AUD 36.65
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 (34) • 1K+ booked
AUD 113.39
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 260.79
Christchurch Tram Hop-on Hop-off Ticket
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Christchurch Tram Hop-on Hop-off Ticket

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★ 4.7 (219) • 5K+ booked
AUD 34.89
Klook Pass New Zealand
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Klook Pass New Zealand

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★ 4.5 (186) • 5K+ booked
From AUD 239.85
AUD 329.69
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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 AUD 31.85
Christchurch Gondola Ticket
Cable cars • Christchurch

Christchurch Gondola Ticket

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★ 4.7 (115) • 3K+ booked
AUD 36.59
AUD 36.65
Orana Wildlife Park Admission Ticket
Zoos & aquariums • Christchurch

Orana Wildlife Park Admission Ticket

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★ 4.5 (31) • 6K+ booked
AUD 32.75
AUD 34.45
Evening Penguin Tour from Akaroa
Tours • From Christchurch

Evening Penguin Tour from Akaroa

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★ 4.8 (6) • 300+ booked
AUD 100.29
Coastal Pacific Train Ticket Between Christchurch and Picton
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Coastal Pacific Train Ticket Between Christchurch and Picton

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★ 4.6 (23) • 1K+ booked
From AUD 128.20
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 AUD 199.75
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 318.89

Hotels in Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

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★ 4.5 (954)
From AUD 129.22
Tresori Motor Lodge
Hotels • Christchurch

Tresori Motor Lodge

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★ 4.4 (315)
From AUD 160.43
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Hotels • Christchurch

Novotel Christchurch Airport

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★ 4.7 (881)
From AUD 242.46
Christchurch City Hotel
Hotels • Christchurch

Christchurch City Hotel

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★ 4.6 (358)
From AUD 179.62
Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street
Hotels • Christchurch

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

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★ 4.3 (252)
From AUD 150.67
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

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★ 4.5 (953)
From AUD 166.88
Hotel Give
Hotels • Christchurch

Hotel Give

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★ 4.1 (936)
From AUD 95.09
Quest on Kilmore
Hotels • Christchurch

Quest on Kilmore

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★ 4.8 (70)
From AUD 180.21
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Hotels • Christchurch

Sudima Christchurch Airport

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★ 4.5 (893)
From AUD 146.75
Commodore Airport Hotel
Hotels • Christchurch

Commodore Airport Hotel

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★ 4.8 (941)
From AUD 223.08
Scenic Hotel Cotswold
Hotels • Christchurch

Scenic Hotel Cotswold

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★ 4.1 (639)
From AUD 103.24
Fable Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

Fable Christchurch

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★ 4.4 (926)
From AUD 166.54

Reviews of Christchurch activities

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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.
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!
Dea *******
2025-10-20 01:44:41
Fantastic 5.0
Just finished the Arthur’s Pass tour with Clive as our guide (hope I got the name right). Clive is a fantastic guide. He made sure we had enough time to explore, rest, and take pictures at every stop along the way. He provided very informative commentary during the trip and even led the way and showed us to the Cave Stream. Thank you, Clive, for the kind hospitality and for always trying your best to accommodate the passengers’ needs. Will definitely book another trip with Cheeky Kea next time I visit NZ!
Zeng ******
2025-11-21 02:01:49
Fantastic 5.0
Convenient and fast, just scan the certificate. The tour guide is attentive and it's like chatting. We were five minutes late that day due to parking, but she still waited for us to arrive before departing. Very good, great experience!
Say ********
2025-08-05 06:41:08
Fantastic 5.0
What a great excersion! A must do day trip. Driver & tour guide Cheryl did a fantastic job with lots of information & detail whenever on the move. Make sure wear a pair of good hiking booth for this trip as the slope might be muddy & slippery not to mention the steep slope all the way up to the top. Nevertheless, ths stop over in Lake Camp & Lake Clearwater was breathtaking! The mirror reflection on the lake was spectacular & completely out of this world! Kudos to Cheryl - Great Job Done!
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

Quick facts about Christchurch

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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