Christchurch Tours
Explore the Garden City and Beyond; Nature, Culture and Alpine Adventures
Discover the charm of Christchurch, the heart of New Zealand’s South Island. Blending English heritage with a fresh, creative spirit, this vibrant city is known for its beautiful gardens, innovative architecture, and welcoming atmosphere. Glide down the Avon River on a punt, wander through the tranquil Botanic Gardens, or hop on a heritage tram to explore the city’s evolving landscape. Just beyond the city limits, you’ll find alpine adventures, thermal hot pools, and coastal wildlife encounters. Whether you’re beginning your South Island journey or uncovering local gems, Christchurch offers the perfect balance of culture, nature, and discovery.
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Scenic Journey
The journey takes you through beautiful rural landscapes
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Year-round departures to and from Christchurch
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Getting There
Christchurch tours offer seamless travel options to and from iconic South Island destinations like Kaikōura, Akaroa or Mt Cook. As the largest city in the South Island, Christchurch is a natural starting point for unforgettable journeys through diverse and breathtaking landscapes. Depending on your route, you might trace the rugged coastline north to spot whales in Kaikōura, travel south through the Canterbury Plains toward the majestic Southern Alps, or wind your way to the harbour town of Akaroa with its French-inspired charm. Each journey reveals a different side of New Zealand’s natural beauty, think rolling farmland, alpine vistas, and sparkling coastlines. Whether you’re arriving in Christchurch or heading out to explore, the journey itself becomes part of the experience.
Tours To Christchurch
We curate the most unforgettable tours just for you
Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour (One Way)
Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook, this one way, small group, fully-guided day tour combines two of the most stunning locations in the South Island with the time and options to enjoy the activities, unlike other tours. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
- To: Christchurch via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo (one way)
- From: Queenstown
- Duration: Approx. 12 hours
- Price: From $399 NZD per adult
Franz Josef to Christchurch via Hokitika Small Group Tour including TranzAlpine Train (One Way)
The West Coast of New Zealand offers a unique holiday experience, featuring scenic roads, breathtaking landscapes, and picturesque spots. This iconic route takes you on a bucket list adventure along the ever-changing coastline, passing through hidden gems and towns, and offering endless opportunities to stop and explore. Join us as you hop on the train towards Arthurs Pass in the morning offering views only possible through the Tranzalpine, this allows a panoramic landscape of the Majestic Southern Alps up close. With collection at the National Park, our guide will take you the rest of the way in this small group tour to Franz Josef
- To: Christchurch via Hokitika (one way)
- From: Franz Josef
- Duration: 12 hours
- Price: From $550 NZD per adult
Tekapo to Christchurch Small Group Tour (One Way)
Tekapo to Christchurch Small Group Tour (One Way), this small group, fully-guided transfer means you can travel in style while seeing all the key highlights along the way. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
- To: Christchurch (one way)
- From: Tekapo
- Duration: Approx. 3 hours
- Price: From $199 NZD per adult
Tours From Christchurch
We curate the most unforgettable tours just for you
Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Tekapo Small Group Tour (One Way)
Christchurch To Queenstown via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo. This one-way, small group, fully guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park and Tasman Glacier. The ultimate way to get from Christchurch to Queenstown. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
- To: Queenstown via Mt Cook & Tekapo (one way)
- From: Christchurch
- Duration: Approx. 13 hours
- Price: From $399 NZD per adult
Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika Small Group Tour including TranzAlpine Train (One Way)
The West Coast of New Zealand offers a unique holiday experience, featuring scenic roads, breathtaking landscapes, and picturesque spots. This iconic route takes you on a bucket list adventure along the ever-changing coastline, passing through hidden gems and towns, and offering endless opportunities to stop and explore. Join us as you hop on the train towards Arthurs Pass in the morning offering views only possible through the Tranzalpine, this allows a panoramic landscape of the Majestic Southern Alps up close. With collection at the National Park, our guide will take you the rest of the way in this small group tour to Franz Josef
- To: Franz Josef via Hokitika (one way)
- From: Christchurch
- Duration: 12 hours
- Price: From $550 NZD per adult
Christchurch to Tekapo Small Group Tour (One Way)
Christchurch to Tekapo Small Group Tour (One Way). This small group, fully-guided day tour allows you to travel in style to Tekapo while seeing all the key highlights along the way. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
- To: Tekapo (one way)
- From: Christchurch
- Duration: Approx. 3 hours
- Price: From $199 NZD per adult
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