Top activities in Canterbury
Most popular experiences in Canterbury
Tours & day trips
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TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 331 reviews
9.8/10
331 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 269 reviews
9.8/10
269 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
7.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
7.8/10
43 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthurs Pass National Park Day Tour – including Tranzalpine Train
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
8.8/10
20 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
9.4 out of 10 with 257 reviews
9.4/10
257 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 70 reviews
9.8/10
70 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 154 reviews
9.6/10
154 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.8/10
11 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Akaroa Day Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
8.8 out of 10 with 58 reviews
8.8/10
58 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
8.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
8.8/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Christchurch: Private Kaikoura Tour with Guide
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kaikoura Day Trip including Whale Watch from Christchurch
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Akaroa Private Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
World in a day
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Christchurch City & Waipara Valley Wine Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Waipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Mt Cook Experience
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Wildlife & nature
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Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 299 reviews
9.2/10
299 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Akaroa Day Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes
11h 30m
5.6 out of 10 with 10 reviews
5.6/10
10 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Christchurch: Akaroa Day Tour with Optional Cruise
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Christchurch: Private Kaikoura Tour with Guide
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Activity duration is 40 minutes
40m
9.6 out of 10 with 44 reviews
9.6/10
44 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
8.8 out of 10 with 44 reviews
8.8/10
44 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lyttelton Port: Day Tour 3 options for Cruise Passengers
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthur’s Pass Alpine Explorer Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kaikōura: Small Group Tour- optional Whale, Dolphin, Zipline
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
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Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 32 reviews
9.6/10
32 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki: Billion Star Dining
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch City & Waipara Valley Wine Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Waipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Christchurch: Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Scenic Day Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tekapo: 90-minute Hot Pools & Stargazing Experience
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
8.6 out of 10 with 12 reviews
8.6/10
12 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Waipara Valley Winery Tour Wine Tastings and Scenic Views
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Waipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Full or Half-Day Rock Climbing Tour with Guide
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Waipara Valley Private Wine Tour with Tastings
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
See all 22 activities
Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
9.4 out of 10 with 30 reviews
9.4/10
30 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Māori Waka Experience in Christchurch - 45 minutes
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Helicopter & Jet Boat Tour – Canterbury
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Sea Kayaking Tour of Lyttelton Harbour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
10.0 out of 10 with 19 reviews
10/10
19 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kayak Classic - 3 Hr Kayak Adventure Franz Josef Glacier
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
7.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
7.4/10
3 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Māori Waka Experience in Christchurch - 75 minutes
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hanmer Springs: River Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult