Things to Do in Christchurch
8 activities and experiences for backpackers.
All (8)Culture (2)Nature (2)Tours (3)Water Sports (1)
Culture
Take the TranzAlpine train to Greymouth through Arthur's Pass
Take the TranzAlpine train to Greymouth through Arthur's Pass (from $99 NZD one-way)
from $99 NZD
Visit Canterbury Museum for natural history and Antarctic exploration exhibits
Visit Canterbury Museum for natural history and Antarctic exploration exhibits (free)
Free
Nature
Cycle the Little River Rail Trail or the Christchurch Adventure Park trails
Cycle the Little River Rail Trail or the Christchurch Adventure Park trails
Free
Walk the street art trail through the CBD
Walk the street art trail through the CBD (free, self-guided maps at i-SITE)
Free
Tours
Punt on the Avon River through the gardens
Punt on the Avon River through the gardens
Free
See the Transitional Cathedraldesigned by Shigeru Ban
See the Transitional Cathedral (Cardboard Cathedral) designed by Shigeru Ban (free)
Free
Stroll through the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park
Stroll through the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park (free)
Free
Water Sports
Day trip to Akaroa on Banks Peninsula for French colonial charm and dolphin swimming
Day trip to Akaroa on Banks Peninsula for French colonial charm and dolphin swimming
Free