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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
US$ 36.39
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 US$ 44.49
Avon River Punting Day Tour
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Avon River Punting Day Tour

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★ 4.8 (47) • 1K+ booked
US$ 24.25
International Antarctic Centre Ticket in Christchurch
Museums • Christchurch

International Antarctic Centre Ticket in Christchurch

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★ 4.7 (150) • 3K+ booked
US$ 42.75
Christchurch Tram Hop-on Hop-off Ticket
Tours • From Christchurch

Christchurch Tram Hop-on Hop-off Ticket

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★ 4.7 (219) • 5K+ booked
US$ 23.10
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
US$ 75.09
Orana Wildlife Park Admission Ticket
Zoos & aquariums • Christchurch

Orana Wildlife Park Admission Ticket

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★ 4.5 (31) • 6K+ booked
US$ 21.39
US$ 22.85
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
US$ 172.69
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Admission Ticket
Zoos & aquariums • Christchurch

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Admission Ticket

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★ 4.9 (25) • 1K+ booked
From US$ 21.09
Klook Pass New Zealand
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Klook Pass New Zealand

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From US$ 158.85
US$ 218.30
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Christchurch Gondola Ticket
Cable cars • Christchurch

Christchurch Gondola Ticket

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★ 4.7 (115) • 3K+ booked
US$ 24.29
Evening Penguin Tour from Akaroa
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Evening Penguin Tour from Akaroa

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★ 4.8 (6) • 300+ booked
US$ 66.45
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 US$ 84.89
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 US$ 132.25
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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
US$ 211.19

Hotels in Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

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★ 4.5 (954)
From US$ 85.74
Christchurch City Hotel
Hotels • Christchurch

Christchurch City Hotel

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★ 4.6 (358)
From US$ 119.18
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Hotels • Christchurch

Novotel Christchurch Airport

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★ 4.7 (881)
From US$ 160.88
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

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★ 4.5 (953)
From US$ 110.73
Quest on Kilmore
Hotels • Christchurch

Quest on Kilmore

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★ 4.8 (70)
From US$ 119.57
Hotel Give
Hotels • Christchurch

Hotel Give

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★ 4.1 (936)
From US$ 63.09
Hotel 115 Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

Hotel 115 Christchurch

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★ 4.4 (946)
From US$ 124.83
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Hotels • Christchurch

Sudima Christchurch Airport

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★ 4.5 (893)
From US$ 97.37
Commodore Airport Hotel
Hotels • Christchurch

Commodore Airport Hotel

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★ 4.8 (941)
From US$ 148.02
Fable Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

Fable Christchurch

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★ 4.4 (926)
From US$ 110.50
Drifter Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch

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★ 4.5 (66)
From US$ 101.18
Scenic Hotel Cotswold
Hotels • Christchurch

Scenic Hotel Cotswold

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★ 4.1 (639)
From US$ 68.50

Reviews of Christchurch 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.
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!

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

    1USD = 1.73NZD

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Off-peak season with good weather

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Manila

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