The Best Day Trips From Christchurch
There are plenty of day trip opportunities from Christchurch to explore. We've put together a list of the best day trips from Christchurch to explore the Canterbury region.
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There are plenty of day trip opportunities from Christchurch to explore. We've put together a list of the best day trips from Christchurch to explore the Canterbury region.
As the largest city in New Zealand’s South Island, Christchurch is a gateway to hair raising, adrenaline pumping activities that will satisfy the most demanding adventure seekers. So, we’ve cherry picked out our top 7 adrenaline activities to experience when you visit the region.
As the South Island’s largest city, there’s plenty to explore in Christchurch and beyond and that means renting a car is the best way to get around all the attractions. Our guide offers tips to getting the best deal and exploring the region.
The Onawe Track is a fantastic 1 hour return walk along the Onawe Peninsula. All along the 3.1 km walk you'll enjoy incredible views of the Akaroa Harbour and surrounding hills.
Situated in the heart of the city, the Botanic Gardens were established in 1863 and is home to one of New Zealand’s finest collections of exotic and native plants.
Our guide to driving from Christchurch to Akaroa. The most direct route travels all along State Highway 75 from Addington to Akaroa and should take around 1 hour 20 minutes. These are the notable highlights on the way.
Those heading for the Mount Cook National Park between September and June May can explore the Tasman Terminal Lake aboard specialised MAC boats. Journey across the glacial lake and the ice cold waters as you weave between the towering icebergs high above while learning about the history of the region
Many visitors to Christchurch will visit the popular attractions and enjoy activities that the city is well known for. However, for those looking for something a little bit different, we’ve uncovered some hidden gems. Our top '10 unusual things to do in Christchurch’ encourages you to go ‘off the beaten track’...
Winter is a great time to visit the Canterbury region on the South Island of New Zealand. The snow capped alpine scenery, dominated by the iconic Southern Alps, the gorgeous lakes and the 'garden city' of Christchurch are a sight to behold during the snowy months.
When the weather isn’t great or, you’re looking to while away a few hours to entertain the kids, Christchurch has plenty of indoor attractions and activities to check put. To help you find you ideal indoor activity in Christchurch, we’ve put together a list of the best options (in our opinion) to choose from.
A motorbikers' guide to riding in the South Island. With multiple ‘must ride’ options mixed in with incredible jaw dropping scenery, minimal traffic, well maintained roads and endless twisty ribbon roads, the South Island is a showstopper for bikers everywhere.
To those couples looking for a touch or romance in the ‘Garden City’, we offer our pick of the ‘Top 10 Romantic Things To Do In Christchurch. The rest is up to you…
Christchurch offers a number of great walks, just as you would expect from a destination known as the ‘Garden City’. Riverside walks, harbour walks, beautiful park walks and coastal walks are just a snippet of the types of tracks visitors and locals can enjoy. We’ve picked out some of the best short to medium Christchurch walks to explore.
Christchurch offers a number of great biking trails that allow cyclists to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the city. Trails lead past beaches, forest and parks of Christchurch.
The Alps to Ocean Bike Trail is a dream ride for cycling enthusiasts. As the longest continuous ride in New Zealand, the bike trail traverses the majestic, alpine landscape of the Aoraki Mount Cook Mackenzie region.
Just a few hours’ drive from Christchurch is an opportunity to experience one of the very best short walks in New Zealand. Welcome to Mount Cook National Park and The Hooker Valley Track. Awesome mountain scenery that was the training ground for Sir Edmund Hilary’s Mount Everest ascent, is the landscape that walkers of all abilities can enjoy.
The garden city of Christchurch is the South Island's largest city and has its fair share of attractions and sightseeing activities to enjoy. There's plenty more options in our Things To Do Guide, but for now, here's out top '7 sightseeing activities to experience in Christchurch'.
Including jazzy gigs that swing with the mellifluous tones of Miles Davis et al, and curious get-togethers of global eccentrics and street entertainers, our list of the t...
One of the most practical and fun ways to explore the city of Christchurch, is to hop aboard the quaint carriages of the Christchurch Tram and rattle along the rails through the heart of the city. Operated by Christchurch Attractions, the Christchurch tram offers travellers a fascinating trip through the past, present and future of the Garden City.
The TranzAlpine Express, regarded as one of the World’s great train journeys, takes you on a breathtaking 223 km ride from Christchurch to Greymouth, the largest town o
Sweeping Panoramas & Family Fun At The Top of Mount Cavendish. Today, thousands of visitors a year are taking the dramatic journey to the top of Mount Cavendish on th
Beginning in Christchurch and ending in Greymouth, the 249km journey is one of New Zealand’s most spectacular driving routes.
The main attraction, and the reason why Kaikoura is the top destination, is the chance to see the world's largest predator of the ocean; the Giant Sperm Whale.
If you like to feel the sand between your toes, the coastlines of Christchurch and the nearby Banks Peninsula offer plenty of opportunities to indulge.
The area around Lake Tekapo has reached a whole new level in the realms of light-leak elimination and has been recognised and awarded 'Dark Sky Reserve' status by the International Dark Sky Association.
We've spent a fair amount of time exploring Canterbury and along the way have taken alot of photos of some of the most spectacular scenery that you'll find anywhere on th
There are some seriously awesome ways to get up-close-and-personal with the Tasman Glacier in Mount Cook National Park. Which one will you choose?
From arduous treks that reveal the mighty outline of cloud-topped Aoraki itself to casual walks through the famous Hooker Valley, this selection of the top Mount Cook walks comes complete with breathtaking moraine landscapes and overhanging glaciers aplenty. Don't forget the sturdy boots…
New Zealand's oldest officially established city has plenty of history and culture up its sleeve. Christchurch museums showcase everything from the plight of Arctic
Take in the drama of New Zealand's highest mountain, Mount Cook with guide to ten ways to enjoy the national park.
Finding the French vibe near Christchurch. Inside an ancient crater and just 90 minutes’ drive from Christchurch City centre lies the pristine town of Akaroa.
In the heart of Mackenzie Country, Lake Tekapo is one of the three great lakes set in a rolling sea of tussock. Like the American Mid-West, it’s BIG blue sky country. In the East, tussock plains smudge into the horizon and on the Western front the Southern Alps bisect the landscape.
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