Avon River Attractions & Things to do

Welcome aboard the Christchurch Tram! Travel on our newly extended track & enjoy this unique and historic way to view the inner city. Drivers provide a live and entertaining commentary. A full circuit takes 50 minutes, includes 18 stops and there are up to four Trams operating. Trams run approximately every 15 minutes (season dependent) and your ticket lasts all day as a hop on and off pass.
Once booked, please collect your tickets with your booking reference number from the booking office located in Cathedral Junction 109 Worcester St.
Please note our attractions do get very busy sometimes, especially if a cruise ship is in port and there may be a wait time at the Tram entry due to increased demand
Duration: 1 day.

Visit 3 of Christchurch's top attractions with a sightseeing pass that can be used on different days, allowing you to set your own pace. Soar above the city on the Christchurch Gondola; float through town on an Avon River Punt cruise; and hop on and off the Christchurch Tram to see key downtown sights. Each ride includes informative commentary that details the landmarks and history of Christchurch, from early explorers through to modern day history.
Duration: 2 days.

The 'Christchurch Highlights Tour' by Green Kiwi Tours is a history & nature based tour, perfect for getting a comprehensive overview of Christchurch city and the surrounding area.

By joining us in our comfortable 10 seater van, we can offer a more personalised experience.

Tour highlights:

-Scenic drive around Lyttelton Harbour
-Short walk at the hill top with stunning views
-Morning tea at the Historic "Sign of the Kiwi Cafe'
-Guided tour of Christchurch City
-Visit the unique Cardboard Cathedral
-Lunch at Riverside Market
-Visit the bizzare earthquake damaged 'Redzone'

Yes, we provide pick and drop off to your hotel or cruise ship!

Join your local and knowledgable guide and feel good supporting a small family business.
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes.

Experience the grand architecture, beautiful gardens and scenic view points on a half-day city tour of Christchurch. Wander the Monavale Gardens with pretty ponds and water features, drive through the city center with its historic buildings and architecture. Visit the seaside suburb of Sumner, and travel to the Sign of the Takahe to admire the spectacular views over the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps. Choose either a morning or afternoon departure, and upgrade to include the Intentional Antarctic Center.
Duration: 3 hours.

Ōtautahi, Christchurch, a city of exploration, where urban
regeneration, culture and heritage thrives. Constantly evolving,
giving visitors something new to explore. Take in views of the newest city in
New Zealand. See the lush greenery of the “Garden City” . Hagley Park,
Botanic Gardens & Deans Bush/ Pūtaringamotu, home to native bush forest
featuring kahikatea trees that are up to 600 years old. The central city a mixture of new urban precincts & old historic buildings that have
been restored after the earthquakes. View the Christchurch Cathedral as it is rebuilt. The red zone of Christchurch, once filled with homes now a
holistic project to connect people, river and land, now known as the Ōtākaro
Avon River Corridor project. Onto the Port Hills, Banks Peninsula to view extinct volcanoes making up Akaroa and Diamond Harbours.
A coastline view north of Pegasus Bay as you travel over Sumner and New Brighton Beaches towards the stunning Southern Alps and farmed Canterbury Plains.

Duration: 20 minutes.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led adventure hunt company! Explore the best landmarks and hidden gems while answering trivia questions and tackling fun challenges. Team up or compete against your friends as you uncover new facts and create unforgettable memories.

Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts are perfect for everyday fun, bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations, corporate team-building events, and more!

Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges tailored to everyone.
Duration: 2 hours.

Our tours are about sharing our ancestors cultural stories, and the narrative of the diverse people which now call Ōtautahi Christchurch home. We do this this through meandering through our less known areas sharing gems hidden in plain sight.
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It’s about getting out and about and walking to your destinations and discovering our Māori and settler heritage and connecting you with the exquisite hard to find local establishments with unique stories to share

You will arrive as strangers and leave as friends.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

This private Full Day Tour explores complete Christchurch city from one edge to another with your private Driver/Guide.

Christchurch, known for its English heritage, is located on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Flat-bottomed punts glide on the Avon River, which meanders through the city centre. On its banks are cycling paths, the green expanse of Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

Highlights:
• Sumner Village
• Port Hills
• Cardboard Cathedral
• Bridge of Remembrance
• Punting on the Avon River
• Botanic Gardens
• Antarctic Center (Optional)

Duration: 6 hours.