Activities in Canterbury, New Zealand. Canterbury, NZ Activities types include: Air, Helicopter & Balloon, Cruises, Sailing & Water, Cultural & Theme, Day Trips & Excursions, Family Friendly, Food, Wine & Nightlife, Heath & Beauty, Holiday & Seasonal Tours, Multi-day & Extended, Outdoor Activities.

Canterbury New Zealand Activities

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 Tekapo (9)
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   Selwyn
 Arthurs Pass (26)
 Castle Hill (5)
 Otira (7)
 Rolleston (2)
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Air, Helicopter & Balloon (45)
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Cultural & Theme (94)
Day Trips & Excursions (37)
Family Friendly (15)
Food, Wine & Nightlife (47)
Heath & Beauty (2)
Holiday & Seasonal Tours (1)
Multi-day & Extended (51)
Outdoor Activities (160)
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Shore Excursions (38)
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Tours & Sightseeing (106)
Transportation (56)
Walking & Biking (23)
Water Sports (41)

Activity Listings (21-30 of 332)

Okarito Eco Tour

Okarito Eco Tour

Eco Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $80.00 per person

Explore the old gold mining village of Okarito - one of New Zealand's unique hidden gems.  Reknown for New Zealand's longest natural wetland and feeding ground to the Kotuku (White Heron), home to Royal Spoonbills and 74 other species of birds including many seabirds like the Eastern Bar-tailed Godwit, pied Stilts and Oyster Catchers.  
The village itself has rich gold mining and flax (harakeke) export history, with an old wharf shed now converted into a mini museum.   Well known for it's... More...

Day Trip to Arthur's Pass including TranzAlpine Train from Christchurch

Day Trip to Arthur's Pass including TranzAlpine Train from Christchurch

Day Tour - South Island - Starting from $350.00 per person

Experience the South Island's remarkable natural landscapes by taking a journey on the TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass, which is considered one of the world's greatest train journeys for the scenery through which it passes. Enjoy breathtaking views of Canterbury Plains, Southern Alps, ice-fed Waimakariri River, lush beech forests and stunning landscapes. Explore walking tracks in Arthur's Pass National Park with spectacular mountain views & pristine waterfalls. Capture... More...

Akaroa Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Akaroa Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Swim with Dolphins - Christchurch - Starting from $295.00 per person

Explore the coastal town of Akaroa and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim with dolphins on this full day tour from Christchurch. Travel through the breathtaking New Zealand countryside to Akaroa and admire sights of interest such as Governor’s Bay and Lake Ellesmere on route. Cruise into the harbour with your guide and watch the waves for marine life. Strap on your snorkel and flippers and swim with elegant Hector’s dolphins in the wild. Enjoy free time to explore Akaroa, then visit a... More...

Mt Cook Adventure Tour from Queenstown (Small Groups)

Mt Cook Adventure Tour from Queenstown (Small Groups)

Adventure Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $175.00 per person

So you want to see New Zealand’s biggest mountain?
Join our 1-day guided tour from Queenstown to the majestic Aoraki/Mt Cook (New Zealand's tallest mountain) and surrounding area.  This tour is not to be missed; including the Southern Alps, stunning lakes, adventure, history, myths and more...... More...

Twin Glacier Mount Cook Spectacular (Allow 25 minutes)

Twin Glacier Mount Cook Spectacular (Allow 25 minutes)

Helicopter Tour - Fox Glacier - Starting from $299.00 per person

Twin Glacier Mount Cook Spectacular 

Combines two glaciers and Mount Cook for impressive views from the air. Without the snow landing this option will allow you to spend extra time taking in the amazing views of New Zealand's Southern Alps including Mount Cook and Mount Tasman along with two world famous glaciers. (Reporting time 30 minutes prior to departure) More...

Aoraki Mount Cook & Lord of the Rings Country

Aoraki Mount Cook & Lord of the Rings Country

Air Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $2155.00 per person

Allow for 2.5 hours (more if stopping for a coffee) for this epic awe-inspiring journey which will take you over the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps and on to Aoraki Mount Cook. 
There are 27 other mountains in this alpine backbone which peak at over 3000 meters and hundreds of others which make up
the famous Southern Alps. 
Visit the famous Sir Edmund Hilary Centre with the option for a coffee at the Hermitage Hotel. 
Fly home through Lord of the Rings country and see the... More...

Christchurch Half-Day Gardens Tour

Christchurch Half-Day Gardens Tour

Half-day Coach Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $145.00 per person

See why Christchurch is truly the Garden City. You will visit a mixture of public and private gardens. The public gardens may include Mona Vale, the Sanitarium Gardens, or the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

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Mt Cook Fly Heli-Hike Fly from Queenstown

Mt Cook Fly Heli-Hike Fly from Queenstown

Heli Hiking - Queenstown - Starting from $1295.00 per person

Departing from Queenstown, this stunning 1-hour scenic flight to Aoraki/Mount Cook takes in the dramatic landscapes of vast valleys, stunning lakes and New Zealand’s highest mountains. The only way to truly appreciate the sheer size and ruggedness of the Southern Alps is by air and this flight won’t disappoint.
You’ll fly by helicopter from Mount Cook airport over the gorgeous Tasman Glacier Lake and ice formations on the lower reaches of the Glacier to a location 3000m above sea level and... More...

Nga Hau e Wha Marae Experience

Nga Hau e Wha Marae Experience

Maori - Christchurch - Starting from $75.00 per person

A cultural experience not to be missed in New Zealand. Newly opened in Christchurch, He Tangata will showcase you an authentic Maori experience.

You will be amazed by the Maori people, their culture, tradition and stories. At He Tangata, you are welcomed at the Ngā Hau e Whā Marae (meeting place of the four winds), the only official National Marae in New Zealand.

The 1 hour guided tour of Ngā Hau e Whā Marae Experience includes:


Mount Cook and Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes)

Mount Cook and Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes)

Helicopter Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $350.00 per person

Mount Cook and Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes)
Explore the ice pinnacles and seracs of the magnificent Fox Glacier then fly by the sheer West faces of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman before descending back down the Fox Glacier after your snow landing. Your snow landing provides opportunities to photograph the panoramic and breathtaking scenery. (Be sure to check the departure point - this flight option only departs from our Fox Glacier Base. Reporting time 30 minutes prior... More...

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Hurleys of QueenstownHurleys of Queenstown - Motel.

Offering studios and apartments, the 4-star Hurley's of Queenstown is a 5-minute walk from Queenstown's city centre....

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from RotoruaHobbiton Movie Set Tour from Rotorua - Day Tour - Rotorua. Starting from $119.00 per person.

Lord of the Rings trilogy fans – return to the lands of Middle-earth and the Shire on this fascinating...

 

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