Top Christchurch Night Tours

Take an aerial journey on the Christchurch Gondola to the Port Hills crater rim and Mt. Cavendish summit. At the summit complex—revamped since the 2011 earthquake—you’re rewarded with views of the cityscape, the Canterbury Plains, and Lyttelton Harbour. Return tickets are included. Upgrade to include punting by flat-bottomed boat on the central-city Avon River.

Book a shared arrival transfer from Christchurch Airport to your hotel in the city center or CBD, and enjoy a stress-free start to your trip. It’s a simple, cost-effective option that takes all the hassle out of arranging transportation after you land. Transport is by spacious minivan.

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.

Travelers short on time in the South Island won’t miss out on exploring the Southern Alps with this easy day tour from Christchurch. Take the train there and a car on the way back. Hop aboard the TranzAlpine train in Christchurch for the ride through the Canterbury Plains, Waimakariri Gorge, and up to Arthur’s Pass National Park. Explore the village, take walks, and visit a farm before returning to Christchurch.

Explore all corners of the gorgeous garden city on this private full-day tour of Christchurch. Located on New Zealand's east coast of the South Island, the city offers stunning scenery and history. Visit Christchurch Cathedral, traverse the Port Hills to Lyttelton, and punt along the Avon River while admiring the Botanic Gardens. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Tour one of New Zealand’s up-and-coming wine regions the easy way from Christchurch on this hassle-free day trip. Leaving the city behind, you’ll be driven to the scenic Waipara Valley region, which is dotted with vineyards. Visit several of the best and sample a range of red and white wines. Don’t worry about who is going to drive as transfers are taken care of.

Surround yourself with the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps, including Aoraki/Mt. Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain, on this day trip from Christchurch. There’s no need to self-drive and be distracted by the views. Travel by coach into the MacKenzie Basin, stop at Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, and enjoy views of the Tasman Glacier on a short hike. Includes lunch at the Hermitage Hotel, plus morning and afternoon tea.