Top Christchurch Dining Experiences

Cook, create and compete at Christchurch’s vibrant Riverside Market! Step inside Riverside Kitchen, tucked upstairs at the vibrant Riverside Market, for a hands on New Zealand food experience. Working in teams, you’ll create canapés using fresh local market ingredients and recipes inspired by Aotearoa’s flavours, from Asian fusion and local seafood to Kiwi classics. With recipes to guide you and the clock ticking, you’ll cook, plate and present your creations before tasting everyone’s dishes and voting for the People’s Choice winner. No professional cooking experience is needed. Just bring your creativity and competitive spirit! Make it a feast: Choose the meal option to continue the experience with a delicious meal prepared by our chef, featuring generous shared dishes and a sweet finish. Discover local flavours, have fun and enjoy a memorable taste of Christchurch!

Most Akaroa day tours take you to the village. This one takes you into the harbour, with expert dolphin-spotting dogs on board to help find them. The 2-hour Akaroa Nature Cruise is included in the tour price. You cruise Akaroa Harbour in search of Hector's dolphins, fur seals, white-flippered penguins, and sea birds. Hector's dolphins are found only in New Zealand's coastal waters. The dolphin-spotting dogs on board are trained to help the crew locate them. Your group is capped at 15 people. En route, the tour stops at Little River for a coffee break, the Hilltop Lookout above Akaroa for panoramic views of the harbour and the volcanic crater, and Barry's Bay Traditional Cheese for an included tasting. Lunch, bottled water and Kiwi snacks are included. WiFi and USB charging on board. Carbon neutral tour. Note: this tour is built around the Nature Cruise. There will not be time for additional walking tracks or extended shopping in Akaroa.