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Akaroa Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tour
Tours • From Christchurch

Akaroa Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tour

English guided
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★ 4.8 (296) • 8K+ booked
NZ$ 60.00
Avon River Punting Day Tour
Tours • Christchurch

Avon River Punting Day Tour

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★ 4.8 (52) • 2K+ booked
NZ$ 42.00
Klook Pass New Zealand
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Klook Pass New Zealand

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★ 4.5 (186) • 6K+ booked
From NZ$ 275.00
NZ$ 378.00
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Akaroa Dolphins Harbour Nature Cruise
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Cruises • Akaroa

Akaroa Dolphins Harbour Nature Cruise

English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.8 (42) • 2K+ booked
NZ$ 130.00
Christchurch Tram Hop-on Hop-off Ticket
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Christchurch Tram Hop-on Hop-off Ticket

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★ 4.7 (221) • 5K+ booked
NZ$ 40.00
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour
Tours • From Christchurch

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour

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English guided
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★ 4.8 (27) • 300+ booked
NZ$ 299.00
Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Tekapo Small Group Tour
Tours • From Christchurch

Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Tekapo Small Group Tour

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English guided
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★ 4.6 (31) • 500+ booked
NZ$ 399.00
Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise
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Cruises • Akaroa

Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise

English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.5 (65) • 1K+ booked
NZ$ 125.00
Evening Penguin Tour from Akaroa
Tours • From Christchurch

Evening Penguin Tour from Akaroa

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English guided
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★ 4.8 (6) • 300+ booked
NZ$ 115.00
Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Tours • Christchurch

Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

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English guided
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★ 4.8 (17) • 200+ booked
NZ$ 225.00
Kayaking and Safari Tour in Akaroa
Tours • From Christchurch

Kayaking and Safari Tour in Akaroa

Small group
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★ 4.6 (13) • 300+ booked
From NZ$ 125.00
Mount Cook Day Tours between Queenstown and Christchurch
Tours • From Queenstown, Christchurch

Mount Cook Day Tours between Queenstown and Christchurch

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English guided
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★ 3.5 (13) • 200+ booked
NZ$ 385.00
TranzAlpine Train Ticket between Christchurch and Greymouth
Train tickets • Christchurch

TranzAlpine Train Ticket between Christchurch and Greymouth

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★ 4.5 (164) • 5K+ booked
From NZ$ 229.00
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 NZ$ 147.00
Christchurch Car Rental | Rent a car for International Antarctic Centre, Orana Wildlife Park, Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Airport
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NZ$ 261.49
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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
NZ$ 365.65

Hotels in Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

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★ 4.5 (954)
From NZ$ 149.82
Drifter Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch

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★ 4.5 (66)
From NZ$ 153.71
Novotel Christchurch Airport
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Novotel Christchurch Airport

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★ 4.7 (881)
From NZ$ 263.24
ibis Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

ibis Christchurch

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★ 4.0 (959)
From NZ$ 179.05
Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection
Hotels • Christchurch

Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection

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★ 4.3 (650)
From NZ$ 151.39
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Hotels • Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

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★ 4.5 (953)
From NZ$ 185.09
Sudima Christchurch Airport
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Sudima Christchurch Airport

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★ 4.5 (894)
From NZ$ 234.95
Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street
Hotels • Christchurch

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

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★ 4.3 (252)
From NZ$ 190.19
Strathern Motor Lodge
Hotels • Christchurch

Strathern Motor Lodge

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★ 4.5 (368)
From NZ$ 140.85
Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments
Hotels • Christchurch

Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments

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★ 4.6 (671)
From NZ$ 156.86
Hotel Montreal
Hotels • Christchurch

Hotel Montreal

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★ 4.6 (225)
From NZ$ 446.91
Parkview On Hagley
Hotels • Christchurch

Parkview On Hagley

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★ 4.2 (834)
From NZ$ 89.12

Reviews of Christchurch activities

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.
Klook User
2025-12-15 22:34:52
Fantastic 5.0
“Punting on the River Avon was such a relaxing and memorable experience. The guide was absolutely fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of fascinating stories about Christchurch’s history. Gliding along the river while learning about the city’s past made the whole experience even more special. A must-do activity when visiting Christchurch.”
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
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!
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.
Chen ***
2025-08-22 02:54:09
Fantastic 5.0
Kevin led this tour, and on the way to Flea Bay, we were able to briefly stop and overlook the entire Akaroa from a high vantage point. Kevin also introduced us to the local history and natural scenery, which was very interesting! The kayaking trip in Flea Bay was relaxing and enjoyable under Kevin's guidance. Along the way, we saw abundant natural scenery, as well as penguins, seals, and various birds. It was great value for the money!
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!

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

    1NZD = 1.00NZD

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  • Best time to visit

    Off-peak season with good weather

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  • Flight time

    When departing from Manila

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