Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1EUR = 2.02NZD
Official languages
English
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
13.5 hours
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Top things to do in Christchurch
Akaroa Shamarra Alpaca Farm Guided Tour
English guided
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€ 29.45
Avon River Punting Day Tour
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€ 20.85
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Akaroa Dolphins Harbour Nature Cruise
English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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€ 64.45
Klook Pass New Zealand
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€ 187.30
Christchurch Tram Hop-on Hop-off Ticket
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€ 19.85
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour
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€ 148.15
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Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise
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Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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€ 61.95
Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Tekapo Small Group Tour
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€ 197.70
Kayaking and Safari Tour in Akaroa
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Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
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€ 111.49
Mount Cook Day Tours between Queenstown and Christchurch
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€ 190.79
Evening Penguin Tour from Akaroa
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€ 56.99
Transport in Christchurch
TranzAlpine Train Ticket between Christchurch and Greymouth
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€ 113.49
Coastal Pacific Train Ticket Between Christchurch and Picton
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€ 72.85
Christchurch Car Rental | Rent a car for International Antarctic Centre, Orana Wildlife Park, Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Airport
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€ 107
€ 125.20
TranzAlpine Train Ticket between Christchurch and Arthur's Pass
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€ 181.19
Hotels in Christchurch
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
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€ 91.49
LyLo Christchurch
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€ 74.06
Drifter Christchurch
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€ 74.74
Sudima Christchurch Airport
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€ 115.68
Novotel Christchurch Airport
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€ 128.97
ibis Christchurch
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€ 88.58
Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection
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€ 75.01
Strathern Motor Lodge
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€ 70.01
Hotel Give
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€ 53.95
Haka House Christchurch
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€ 51.50
Hotel Montreal
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€ 221.09
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
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€ 121.42
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Reviews of Christchurch activities
柯 **
2025-10-07 03:28:16
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.
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2025-12-15 22:34:52
“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.”
SongYing ***
2026-01-01 05:15:46
I recently went on the Akaroa Dolphins Harbour Nature Cruise, and it was easily the highlight of my trip! If you are a nature lover, this experience is absolutely worth it.
The Highlights
The wildlife sightings were spectacular. We were incredibly lucky to check off the "big three" of the harbor:
Hector’s Dolphins: The absolute stars of the show. Seeing these rare, playful dolphins up close was a magical experience.
Albatross: We were treated to the sight of these majestic birds gliding effortlessly over the water.
New Zealand Fur Seals: We spotted several seals lounging on the rocks, which added a lovely touch to the coastal scenery.
A Quick Tip for Travelers
It is worth noting that the sea swell can get quite high once you head out toward the harbor entrance.
Overall, the crew was professional, the scenery was breathtaking, and the wildlife encounters were once-in-a-lifetime. I can’t recommend this cruise enough!
SHYH ********
2025-10-31 06:34:08
Value for money if you select from their menu of activities, which covers a lot.
BRENDA ***********
2025-07-23 02:49:43
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
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
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!
KitHon ***
2025-11-13 04:03:05
Nice experience !!! You'll able to see Wild dolphins and some other animal.
Dea *******
2025-10-20 01:44:41
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!
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