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Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train

4.8

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12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $305

Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram

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1 dayFree Cancellation

from $25

Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket

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2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $27

Visit Edoras of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ fame on this full-day excursion by 4WD vehicle to the peak of New Zealand’s Mt Sunday. Get a look at exclusive photos of Edoras under construction and learn from a knowledgeable LOTR guide about its transformation from tranquil countryside to mythical capital city of the Rohan people. Pose with replica props from the popular trilogy, such as Aragorn’s sword, Gimli’s axe and the flag of Rohan. Includes round-trip hotel transport from Christchurch plus a picnic lunch with sparkling wine.

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch

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9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $194

Get out of Christchurch for half a day on a North Canterbury boutique wineries tour with a platter lunch. After a short drive from Christchurch, stop at three wineries, where you taste a selection of quality wines in the up-and-coming Waipara wine region. Possible stops include Pegasus Bay, Waipara Hills, Torlesse Wines, and Waipara Springs. Learn about Waipara’s unique terroir as you sip a range of superior reds and whites.

Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch - including Lunch & Tastings

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5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $114

View Christchurch’s highlights on a half-day city sightseeing tour that introduces you to the architecture, gardens, and waterways of “The Garden City.” You’ll drive past significant landmarks in the city center, meander around ponds and perennial gardens, visit the seaside, and marvel at views over the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, and upgrade to include the International Antarctic Centre if you like.

Discover Christchurch Sightseeing Tour

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3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $57

When your cruise ship docks in Christchurch, benefit from a full-day tour that combines a half-day city tour of Christchurch with a visit to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Take in the city’s historical landmarks and rebuilding efforts underway since the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. Then head to the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve for a guided tour that includes viewing of endangered kiwi birds and other New Zealand wildlife.

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch & Willowbank Tour

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6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $99

Be enchanted by Kaikoura’s marine life on this full-day dolphin-swimming tour from Christchurch. Travel through the rolling hills of North Canterbury to the rugged Kaikoura coastline, a whale-watching paradise where you’ll board a sightseeing boat and dive into the Pacific Ocean with the provided wetsuit and snorkel. Swim alongside dusky dolphins in their natural habitat and enjoy the company of these graceful, curious sea mammals.

Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

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12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $245

Make the most of your time in port in Christchurch with a half-day shore excursion that takes in all the highlights. Explore downtown Christchurch, stroll around Monavale Gardens, and learn how the city was rebuilt after the devasting earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. Continue along the scenic Summit Road, stopping to admire the views from the Sign of the Takahe, and stop at Riverside Market for a lunch break (own expense).

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights

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3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $60

Enjoy unobstructed views of New Zealand’s tallest mountain—Aoraki Mt. Cook—as well as some of the South Island’s most beautiful natural landscapes without having to drive yourself. Join an easy guided full-day tour from Christchurch that takes you past Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki, fields of lavender (summer season only), and to hiking trails in Mt. Cook National Park to see the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand’s longest. End back in Christchurch.

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

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13 hoursFree Cancellation

from $155

Catering exclusively for cruise ship passengers, this half-day all-inclusive coach tour of Christchurch fits in more than most visitors can see or do in a weekend on their own. Combine a visit to the renowned International Antarctic Centre with a narrated, air-conditioned excursion around several of the Garden City’s most historic and picturesque sites, plus learn about the devastating 2010 and 2011 earthquakes as you travel. Food and drinks are not included.

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

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6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $111

Make the most of a short time in Christchurch on a full-day shore excursion after your cruise ship docks in Lyttelton. Head into the city and learn about its rebuild post-earthquake. Travel into the Port Hills to get a view over the Canterbury Plains, then speed up the weaving waterways of the braided Waimakariri River on a jet boat. This tour is designed especially to work with cruise ship timings.

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Jet Boating

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6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $143

Fly along four dual ziplines at Christchurch Adventure Park, including New Zealand's highest at 492 feet (150 meters) and its longest at 0.7 miles (1.1 kilometers). Enjoy sweeping views of the Southern Alps and Pacific Ocean as you soar above the Port Hills with safety equipment and guides ensuring a secure adventure. The experience lasts about three hours, offering a thrilling experience in a stunning forested setting.

Christchurch Zipline Tour

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3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $132

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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch & Willowbank Tour

Christine_B, Apr 2026

Christchurch tour with Joseph. What a great day.

Our driver Joseph was a born and bred local with a wealth of knowledge to share about Christchurch and the surrounding areas. In particular Joseph told us in depth about the devastating earthquake 15 years ago which destroyed his house as well as so much of Christchurch. He was very friendly and made our day with him pleasant and memorable. Highly recommended tour and driver.

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch

Tammy_S, Mar 2026

A must for LOTR fans!

The description was everything it said! We had a great time, despite the light rain, and would recommend it to anyone who loves to see Lord of the Rings movie film locations. You aren't required to hike to the top, but it is absolutely worth it! Tammy was great with local information and film related info and stories! It's an all day trip but we felt it was worth it! It also included a wonderful box lunch!

Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram

Geri_S, Mar 2026

A Must- do

Christchurch is an incredible city, and the Hop on Hop off tram is the perfect way to familiarize yourself with many of the sights and places you may want to explore further. Not only do you make a 50 minute loop to get the lay of the land, the conductors are informative and entertaining. It's a good idea to do the loop to see what Christchurch has to offer, then go back to stops of interest and get off and explore. Highly recommend this tour as a great way to see the highlights of Christchurch, including The Quake Museum, the Christchurch Cathedral, shopping and dining areas, and the Botanical Gardens. And don't miss viewing the eels that live in the Avon River!

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Jet Boating

Francesca_S, Mar 2026

Christchurch tour... or earthquake tour?

Was a lovely tour and jet boat experience. We had Joseph as our guide and he told us lots of stories especially about the earthquakes and aftermath. It felt a bit too much like an earthquake tour with him describing almost every other building that had fallen or was abandoned. The jet boat was good fun, not too high speeds with a few turns

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

Andrew_J, Mar 2026

Great experience - highly recommend

Very good experience and a very professionally run company. Perfect from start to finish and I think Scotty is the best guide I've ever had anywhere, informative, funny and kept us on time all day. The sights visited were good and the Antarctic Centre is very good

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights

Susan_J, Mar 2026

An extremely interesting...

An extremely interesting day. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and showed us how much Christchurch has changed since the 2 earthquakes in 2010/11. It was very sad to see the Cathedral still under repair as we had seen it pre-earthquake in 2007. It's a lovely city to visit and to see how much has been rebuilt so far. Hope the good work continues 🙏

Full Day Guided Walking Tour and Picnic around Godley Head

Wendy_O, Mar 2026

This was an incredibly...

This was an incredibly beautiful, 6 mile hike along the permitter of a volcano crater and Godley Head. Our super friendly hike leader Dee gave us historical and cultural information. of the ares. A delicious picnic lunch was also served along with group photos sent to us after the hike. Kudos yo Crater Rim Walks in Christ Church!

Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch

Chris_C, Mar 2026

Fabulous day trip.

A brilliant trip from start to finish. We were picked up from our hotel on time. Our driver, Pete, was very friendly and welcoming. He gave good commentary along the way to Kaikoura. The whale boat trip was amazing, we saw Sperm Whales, fur seals, albatross, and a massive pod of dusky dolphins. Truly wonderful! On way back to Christchurch Pete stopped to show us loads of basking fur seals, a great photo opportunity. A most glorious day out and would highly recommend this trip.

Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

David_W, Feb 2026

Early drive from...

Early drive from Christchurch to Kaikoura, but Carmen our driver was great. Once there we got some time to explore the town before 1230pm checkin for swimming with dolphins. Dolphin encounter took us to where native wild dolphins and drop us off snorkeling. It was exhilarating, then another 2 hours drive back to Christchurch for dinner.

Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket

Angela_C, Feb 2026

Spectacular 360 degree views, worth the wait

Wow, the views were stunning on the way up and down the gondola. The views from the gondola top station were amazing! As we walked around the top we were presented with spectacular panoramic views of Lyttelton harbour, the Christchurch cityscape, across the plains to the southern alps and very long beaches. 360 degree views! Follow the map provided and do the discovery ride at the bottom of the top station! It was a highlight of our experience. It was a busy day when we visited and worth the wait.