Activities & Tours: South Island

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

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 mirror images at Lake Pearson & wander through the majestic limestone boulders at Castle Hill. A perfect day trip for nature lovers, hikers & adventure seekers.

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based on 240 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $238.3

Arthur's Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch

Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Arthur’s Pass through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps. Journey on one of the world’s greatest train journeys, lunch in an Alpine Village nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps. Visit a high country sheep farm for a farm tour and afternoon tea, you might even be allowed to have a go at shearing a sheep.

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based on 105 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours 30 minutes
From $250.37

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Travel in a small group from Christchurch, on a day trip to Aoraki Mount Cook – the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Visit the picturesque Church of Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo and admire stunning alpine views from turquoise colored Lake Pukaki. Savor a scrumptious lunch at the Hermitage Hotel (POA) located in Mt. Cook National Park and enjoy a scenic walk to see the Tasman Glacier. Visit the turquoise coloured lakes of glacial melt and snow capped mountains.

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based on 198 reviews

See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $132.73

Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch

Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Akaroa through the spectacular scenery surrounding Banks Peninsula, formed following violent eruptions of two ancient volcanoes. The Akaroa crater nurses the picturesque harbor and Akaroa village. Experience a Nature Cruise with highlights including the rare, NZ native dolphin - the Hector's Dolphin, as well as penguins and other sea birds. And you'll see giant volcanic sea cliffs and hear about Akaroa's fascinating past. The Tour also includes a delightful lunch at Bully Hayes Restaurant.

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based on 142 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours 30 minutes
From $150.82

Waipara Wine Trail Afternoon Tour from Christchurch

Enjoy an afternoon Wine Trail tour exploring three of North Canterbury's boutique vineyards including Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, Waipara Hills or Georges Road, all producing a fine selection of both white and red wines for tastings. Also included are at least 15 wine tastings at the vineyards of wines from of numerous grape varieties. Should the afternoon tour option with lunch be selected the Plattered lunch has been arranged at the first winery you visit on the day of travel.

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based on 349 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 hours 30 minutes
From $75.41

Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch

Escape the Garden City for a day trip that’ll blow your socks off! Our Mt Cook, Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Day Tour from Christchurch allows you to adventure through the best of the Mackenzie Country, without any of the admin. We want you to SEE MORE, DO MORE and SPEND LESS! You’ll travel in a carbon-neutral vehicle that doesn’t skimp on modern needs (think full air-conditioning, USB chargers and WiFi!) whilst exploring Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, the Ben Ohau Range and the sites from Lord of the Rings. We know all of this adventuring will make you hungry, so we’ve included lunch at the historic Hermitage Hotel. Don’t let the jaw-dropping views distract you from your epic local eats! We’ll head back to where we began in Christchurch after a day of seeing the best of the best, allowing you to continue off on your adventures, wherever they may take you! Get amongst this 100% Kiwi As experience - we can’t wait to have you on board. PLEASE NOTE: This tour is 13.5hrs long and not flexible

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based on 122 reviews

See Details → Duration :13 hours 30 minutes
From $150.22

Arthur's Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch

In the heart of the Southern Alps, Arthur's Pass National Park has an incredible diversity of flora and landscape. Experience a breathtaking journey aboard the TranzAlpine Train winding it's way through the magnificent Waimakariri Gorge. Join short guided walks to rainforests, rivers and mountain vistas. Traveling in a small group, maximum ten participants, allows for an intimate and informative experience.

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based on 212 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $419.29

Discover Christchurch Tour

This is a wonderful way to see Christchurch City. We showcase the best of the city to you and include some of the best local attractions. With a food tasting at a fabulous atmospheric venue in Central Christchurch, punting, gondola and the Christchurch Tramways this is a day out not to be missed. Excellent local guides, small group tour so you will be very well looked after throughout the day. This is an exclusive Christchurch tour not to be missed

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based on 62 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $232.27

Full Day Private Tour to Mt. Cook from Christchurch

On this private tour we will take you through one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand. Majestic mountains and colourful lakes are just the beginning. Our wonderful guide will customize the trip as you go along to suit your individual requirements.

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based on 1 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 to 13 hours
From $1055.77

Full Day Arthurs Pass Tour with Tranzalpine Train in New Zealand

Arthurs Pass located deep in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. You will be traveling on the Great Alpine Highway through the ever-changing remarkable landscapes. This tour highlights an example of great engineering, spectacular waterfalls, and famous filming locations. The day will begin with a collection from your chosen accommodation before we hit the road towards Arthur’s pass, our knowledgeable and friendly guide will point out those stunning views along the way. While on this tour with us you will see a variety of green fields to rugged mountain ranges, lush forest and ice-fed lakes and rivers! There are plenty of stops along the route, so we won’t be spending all day in the van although it is pretty comfy. Of course, we will also stop at those must-see Instagram worthy spots too! Before taking the world-famous TranzAlpine back towards the city.

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based on 10 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $229.25

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch

Immerse yourself in the magic of the Lord of the Rings trilogy on this 9-hour adventure to Edoras (Mount Sunday) from Christchurch. Explore with your guide and soak up breathtaking views from the peak of Edoras. Look over exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs of Edoras under construction. Pose for photographs with movie replicas such as Aragorn’s sword, Gimli’s axe and the flag of Rohan. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch with a glass of New Zealand sparkling wine. See for yourself how this tranquil mountainside was transformed into mysterious Edoras — the capital city of the Rohan people.

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based on 267 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $180.39

Kaikoura Day Tour with Whale Watching

You'll depart Christchurch and travel through the beautiful rural pastoral scenes of North Canterbury to Kaikoura, where the mountains meet the sea. From there a Whale Watch cruise (or if cruise cancelled due to weather, a flight with Wings over Whales * ), will take you to look for the majestic Sperm Whales and Dusky Dolphin. Sightings may also include the Southern Right Whale, Humpback and Pilot Whales. ( Or you may consider a trip with the Dolphin Swim Encounter * ). After your cruise or flight, you'll enjoy a cafe lunch followed by a drive to a lookout with spectacular views of the peninsula and the Pacific Ocean. Here sightings can be made of the NZ Fur Seals. * Check for price variations.

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based on 15 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 to 11 hours
From $431.36

All-Inclusive Waipara Region Wine Tour from Christchurch

Begin your amazing day with a pickup from one of our very friendly team members. Sit down and relax for the 45-min drive to the Waipara Region. Waipara is a picturesque valley in the north of Christchurch. This is one of New Zealand’s premier wine regions where pinot noir and riesling grapes do very well here. We will visit a series of cellars and tasting rooms, which may include Waipara Hills, Pegasus Bay, Waipara Springs, and Torlesse Wines (wineries are subject to change without notice depending on availability). We are all about the experience, so we want to make sure that you have 100% worry-free tastings of NZ's finest wine. Lunch, tastings, and snacks and photographer are included so all you need to do is join us, seat and enjoy your day. We are super flexible and the day is all about you. Want to make a stop or do something extra just let us know With Cheeky Wine Tours you will alwyas See More, Do More & Spend Less

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based on 72 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $105.58

Mt. Cook Full Day Group Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch

Book your day trip from Christchurch to Mount cook by passing all the amazing stops like Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, lavender farms (Summer) and beautiful Hooker valley and Tasman Glacier valley with breathtaking views and tracking. PAY LESS, ENJOY MORE! We can’t wait to have you on board. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers.

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based on 1 reviews

See Details → Duration :13 hours 30 minutes
From $180.39

Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour from Christchurch

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Tour. This 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 as key highlights. 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. Highlights: Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepard Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park Tasman Glacier, Lake Pukaki While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

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based on 40 reviews

See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $180.39

Activities & Tours: South Island

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

Arthur's Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch

Waipara Wine Trail Afternoon Tour from Christchurch

Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch

Arthur's Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch

Discover Christchurch Tour

Full Day Private Tour to Mt. Cook from Christchurch

Full Day Arthurs Pass Tour with Tranzalpine Train in New Zealand

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch

Kaikoura Day Tour with Whale Watching

All-Inclusive Waipara Region Wine Tour from Christchurch

Mt. Cook Full Day Group Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch

Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour from Christchurch

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