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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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…
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