Best Experiences in Christchurch

Ride the rapids of the Waiau Gorge on a rafting expedition in Hanmer Springs. Enjoy the thrills of the river and forests as you float downstream with salmon and trout.

Enjoy a small-group day tour to Aoraki Mount Cook. Visit the picturesque Church of Good Shepherd on the shores of the stunning turquoise Lake Tekapo, and enjoy a scenic walk to see the Tasman Glacier.

Discover the remnants of New Zealand’s WW2 defenses on this guided walking tour through Lyttelton and Godley Head. Visit Taylors Mistake Beach, Evens Pass, and more.

Experience one of the most spectacular train journeys in the world from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass. Meet your guide for a full day of exploration through the South Island's remarkable natural landscapes.

Discover the heritage city of Christchurch and its surroundings from a different perspective with a full-day pass for a hop-on-and-off tram and a roundtrip ticket for a gondola cable car ride.

Experience Christchurch by land and water with a combo ticket to the hop-on hop-off vintage tram, a punt along the Avon River in a flat-bottom boat, and a ride on the Christchurch Gondola cable car.

See the sights of the Garden City with a full-day ticket to the tram in Christchurch. Hop on and hop off the heritage vehicle all day to explore attractions in the area.

Discover Canterbury’s most impressive natural wonder, Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti, from Christchurch. Your local guide will take you along the "Great Alpine Highway" to the giant limestone boulders.

Spend a day caving and exploring two of New Zealand's most spectacular natural wonders: Cave Stream and Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. This day tour includes transport, lunch, caving, and a local guide.