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#12-Day Trans-alpine Rail Journey with Glacier Visit
Face pressed against the train window, you watch as tough, golden grass gives way to scree fields beneath the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps. Rising ...
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#2Full-Day Mount Cook National Park, Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Tour
Fringed by snow grass plains, opalescent glacial lakes, and snow-capped peaks, Mount Cook rises 12,218 feet (3,724 m) over the South Island. Spend a day jour...
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#3Lord of the Rings Edoras Full-Day Tour
Journey to middle-earth on this spectacular full-day tour to visit "Edoras", a key location used by Peter Jackson during the filming of The Lord of...
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#45-Day Great Southern Circle Tour
Glacier-carved fjords, snow-capped peaks, shimmering alpine lakes—it's no wonder New Zealand is nicknamed God's Own Country. Spend 5 full days immersing your...
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#5Discover Christchurch Double Decker City Tour
Join us on our classic 1960’s London Double Decker buses for a fun and informative Tour of Christchurch. Learn about Christchurch’s fascinating history from ...
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#62-Day West Coast Punaikiki Tour via the TranzAlpine Train
Cross over the Southern Alps to experience the West Coast, soaking in dramatic mountain scenery along the way as you tour the island on the TranzAlpine train...
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#7Christchurch Tramway Dinner Experience
The only restaurant Tram in New Zealand offers a unique way to see the city while enjoying a delicious dinner. Sip a welcome drink and savor a 4-course meal ...
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#8Jet Boat Tour of Waimakariri River
Feel the throttle open as your shallow-bottom high-powered jet boat surges through the cold waters of New Zealand’s Waimakariri River. Flying past waterfalls...
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#9Kaikoura 4-Wheel-Drive ATV Adventure from Christchurch
Embark on a full-day tour to Kaikoura and take in the rugged coastline offering magnificent scenery and panoramic vistas. Get your adrenaline pumping with a ...
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#10Punting Ride on the Avon River
Punting on the beautiful Avon River is an iconic Christchurch attraction not to be missed. Summer or winter, glide along the tranquil Avon River in Christchu...
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Things To Do in Christchurch
Let Expedia help you experience the best that Christchurch has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.
Activities and Tours
Christchurch is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Christchurch to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.
If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.
Christchurch Attractions
Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Christchurch.
Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Christchurch attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.
