Christchurch Tour Package

The greater Christchurch and Canterbury region offer ideal landscapes – from alpine scenery to serene coastal beaches – for day trips with lots of opportunity to enjoy mountain biking, cycling, hiking, beaches, skiing and snowboarding in winter, and culinary and vineyard escapades! Nearby, Akaroa township is a charming seaside village famous for its French history and quaint character – and the world’s smallest dolphins. While 90 minutes’ drive north of Christchurch is Hanmer Springs which offers a chance to soak in natural hot springs.

With Kaikoura in the northern part of Canterbury, it’s no surprise that the annual Best Trips issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine named Canterbury as one of the world's best adventure destinations to explore in 2019! If you’re on one of our South Island tours, we venture to Kaikōura and Lake Tekapo from Christchurch. Select a Christchurch to Queenstown itinerary and prepare to explore the South Island with the help of Haka Tours.

• The ruins of the Christchurch Cathedral in Cathedral Square and the famous Cardboard Cathedral (we’ll visit this on our tours).

• The bohemian artists, cafés, quirky shops and eateries in the suburb of Lyttleton.

• Hop on a wonderfully restored tram for a tour of Christchurch’s city centre.

• Mountain biking enthusiasts should look to the legendary Port Hills for a myriad of tracks including scenic cross-country rides with breathtaking views, and down hill tracks to get the heart pumping.

3. The 2010/2011 Christchurch earthquakes were detrimental to the city and yet also produced some innovative initiatives on how to keep a community thriving during such hard times. The earthquakes forever shaped the city and we recommend taking time to reflect on the devastating impact the quakes had. Visit the 185 chairs an artistic memorial (near the Cardboard Cathedral) that represents the 185 lives lost in the 2011 quake. Or visit the official memorial on the banks of the Avon River (near Montreal Street bridge). For $20 you can also explore Quake City: a multi-sensory exhibition that features video footage, photography, artefacts and survivors’ stories.

3. Head to the hills and stretch your legs while enjoying spectacular views across the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps and taking in Lyttleton, Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. Although Christchurch city is pretty flat, the Port Hills offer plenty of walks and mountain biking opportunities, while the tussock grasslands and rugged rock out-crops make a picturesque backdrop for a picnic.

4. It’s not quite free, but if you pop $2 into the coin slot of the repurposed ex-laundromat washing machine at DanceOMat, plug in your device or hook up to the bluetooth capabilities, your $2 powers four speakers which surround a custom-made dance floor and you can jump and jive, bop, boogey and hip hop to your sounds. Grab a group of friends together and have a mini dance party, or just stop by and check out the local talent (talented dancers, that is)!

Photo Credits: ChristchurchNZ