Top 10 things to do in Christchurch NZ
Best Adventure Activities & ToursTop 10 Adventure Activities in Christchurch NZ
Most of us travelling New Zealand will plan on spending at least a few days in Christchurch. After all, it is the 2nd largest city in New Zealand and for many of us, tends to be the first point of arrival in The South Island of New Zealand. Christchurch is oozing with cool adventure activities that will spark your inner wanderlust. Christchurch is one of the few cities that has beaches, harbours and ski-able mountains all within an hour and 20 minutes of the central CBD. It really is hard to believe that a city has so many amazing features so close to the city centre. Make the most of your Christchurch visit and check out our Top 10 adventures in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Christchurch Adventure Park
Mountain Biking & Zip Line in The Port Hills of Christchurch NZ
Christchurch Adventure Park
Christchurch's ultimate adventure activity! From epic mountain bike trails, the longest chairlift in New Zealand, world-class zip lining, stunning views.
Venue:
Christchurch Adventure Park is an Adventure park in the Port Hills of Christchurch, New Zealand.
15 minutes from Christchurch city centre!
Google Map
Port Hills, Christchurch, Canterbury
225 Worsley Rd, Cracroft, Christchurch 8022
Opening hours
9AM–6PM Mon to Sun
Ph 0508 247 478
Activities:
- Downhill mountain biking
- Zip Line
- Sightseeing
- Mountain-bike Coaching
- Events & functions
- Bike & gear hire
Day prices
$15-$80
Official pricing options→
Amenities
- Village Cafe & Bar
- Bike Hire
Bring:
Warm clothing, water bottle and camera.
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Ski fields Christchurch
Mt Hutt & Porters Ski Area
My Hutt
Canterbury's largest commercial ski field. Under-10s ski for free, as is the case at many of the region's fields.
Accommodation nearby
Methven, a nearby town, is also on board with accommodation providers and bus companies offering similar deals.
The fully-licensed creche caters for children from 3 months to 5 years.
From Christchurch
1hr 15min
The best ski spots near Christchurch
Ski fields within two to four hours of the South Island's largest city.
Activities:
- Skiing, Snowboarding and Sightseeing
Amenities
- Village Cafe & Bar
Day Lift Passes*
- ADULT $104
- CHILD FREE (5 yrs & under) (10 & under)
- SENIOR $53
(65+ yrs) 65+ yrs - YOUTH $53
(6-17 yrs) (11-17 yrs)
Ski Rentals*
- ADULT $48
- KIDS (2 - 17 YEARS) $37
*Official pricing options
PORTERS SKI AREA
Porters Ski Area offers some 285 hectares with 678 vertical meters of winter playground for you to enjoy and explore. Lifts operate daily from 9 AM - 4 PM
Trails & lifts
Porters Skifield has gentle runs and easy lifts for beginners and kids, long cruising runs for intermediates and super challenging terrain for advanced skiers and riders.
Christchurch to car park:
1hr and 15min
2018 Lift Passes*
| Lift Pass Type | Adult | Student | Youth/65+** | Child/75+** |
| Weekend Lift Pass | $99 | $99 | $69 | Free |
| Weekday Lift Pass* | $79 | $69 | $49 | Free |
| Weekend Afternoon Lift Pass (available from 12.20pm) | $79 | $69 | $49 | Free |
| Beginners Lift Pass (carpet and platter lift) | $59 | $59 | $39 | Free |
| New RFID Passes | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 |
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Adventure Trail Rides
Adventure Dirt Bike Motorbike Quad Bike ATV Off-Road Tours New Zealand
Location:
Rubicon Tourist Centre
Otarama Rd
Springfield 7580
Canterbury, New Zealand
Ph 0274 510 584
From Christchurch
55 minutes from Christchurch city centre
Activities:
- Dirt Bike Tours
- Quad Bike Tours
- Dirt Bike Coaching
- Group Tours
- Multi-Day On and Off-road Dirt Bike Adventures
Bring:
Warm clothing, water bottle and camera.
Times:
- 9:00am
- 1pm
Day prices
| ATV / Quad | Motorcycles up to 250cc | Suzuki DRZ 400 | KTM 350EXC 450EXC | Bring your own motorcycle | |
| 1 1/2 hours | 145 | ||||
| 2 hours | 195 | ||||
| Half day | 260 | 275 | 295 | 325 | 95 |
| Day Trip | 460 | 475 | 495 | 535 | 195 |
Corporate Tours As above (per person) with group discounts
Coaching |
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| Half day 3hrs | 260 | 275 | 295 | 325 | 95 |
| 1 Day 6 hrs | 460 | 475 | 495 | 535 | 195 |
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Swim with Dolphins - Black Cat Cruises
Swimming with dolphins in Akaroa New Zealand
Swimming with Dolphins by Black Cat Cruises
Make a date with the worlds smallest, rarest and friendliest dolphins (The Hector's dolphin) on Akaroa Harbour. We can offer you an incredible safe experience with a great dolphin guarantee.
Location:
Akaroa, New Zealand
55 minutes from the city centre
Activities:
- Swimming with the dolphins
- Boat cruise to watch the dolphins
Bring:
Warm clothing, water bottle and camera.
Schedule and Prices
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Ski Diving Canterbury New Zealand
Skydiving in Canterbury NZ
Skydiving Kiwis
Your next mind-blowing New Zealand experience awaits you. Not only do you get to feel the rush of freefall, reaching speeds of up to 200kph. Your leisurely plane ride to altitude allows you to take in some breath-taking views of New Zealand along the way.
Location:
Ashburton, Canterbury New Zealand
From Christchurch
120 minutes from Christchurch city centre
Activities:
- Skydiving
- Tandem Skydiving
- Sports Skydiving
Tandem Skydive Pricing*
6000 ft Skydive ....... Up to 15 secs of freefall ... $235
9000 ft Skydive ....... Up to 30 secs of freefall ..... $285
13000 ft Skydive ....... Up to 55 secs of freefall ..... $360
Bring:
Warm clothing, water bottle and camera.
Times:
- By appointment
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Adventure Climbing - Adrenalin Forest
Adventure Climbing in New Zealand Forests
Adrenalin Forest
7 great courses which progress you into the trees. Starting from 1m off the ground up to 20m in the canopy. Each course has a range of various challenges that build in height and difficulty as you progress. We have bridges, Nets to cross, barrels, swings and of course the most fun of all… Flying Foxes.
Location:
Set in the peaceful surrounds of Spencer Park, Brooklands lagoon and bottle lake forest it is a great place to spend the day.
From Christchurch
20 minutes from Christchurch city centre
Activities:
- Adventure Climbing
- Team Building
Prices
| Adult | $44 |
| NZ University Student (with NZ ID) | $37 |
| Child U18 (over 1.45m, whole course) | $29 |
| Child U18 (1.30m - 1.45m, first two pathways) | $19 |
GoPro HD Camera Hire (per session) - $16 - Bring your own SD card or buy one onsite (micro SD class 4 or higher required).
Bring:
Warm clothing, water bottle and camera.
Times:
- By appointment
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Velocity Karts
Land yachts or electric drift karts
Adventure Karts
Christchurch's exciting new tracks for rentals of blokarts (land yachts) and drift karts (battery powered carts). Land sail or drift at Bexley on 2 purpose built tracks.
Location:
We are located in the Bexley Reserve on Pages Road, approx 200 metres west of the Anzac Drive and Pages Road intersection.
From Christchurch
20 minutes from Christchurch city centre
Activities:
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Wind-powered blokart land yachts
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Electric Drift Karts
Prices
Blokarts
HIRE RATES
$30 for 30 minutes per person
$50 for 60 minutes per person
(minimum age 8 years)
Tandem Karts are available for people under 8 or those with disabilities
Drift Karts HIRE RATES
- $25 for a session
- The hire includes tuition, a 1 min practice round and 3 x 3 min drift sessions
- Minimum age: 12 yrs
- Minimum height: 1.4 metres
Group Discounts available
Bring:
What to bring:
- comfortable closed in shoes (compulsory)
- a warm layer of clothes
- water bottle
- sunblock
- sunglasses
Times:
- By appointment
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Alpine Jet boating - Alpine Jet Thrills
Jet boating on the Waimak River a the base of the Southern Alps of New Zealand
Alpine Jet Thrills
Alpine Jet Thrills is the premier Canterbury and Christchurch jet boat, operator.
Location:
Springfield Canterbury
From Christchurch
55 minutes from Christchurch city centre
Activities:
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Jet Boating
- Canyon Discoveries
- Braided Shallows
- River Taxis for kayakers, hunters or fishing expeditions
Prices & Tour Times
Adventure Tour
Duration: 30 minutes
Usual Departure: 2:30 pm
Adult $90.00 Child $65.00 ex-river
Family Pass $280.00 (usual price $375.00) ex-river
Canyon Safari Tour
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Duration: 60 minutes
Usual Departure: 10 am or 12 noon -
Adult $120.00 Child $90.00 ex-river
Family Pass $380.00 (usual price $510.00) ex-river
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Ballooning Canterbury
Hot Air Ballooning on the Canterbury Plains of New Zealand
Ballooning Canterbury
Hot Air Ballooning is a magical experience and a flight with Ballooning Canterbury offers panoramic views across the fertile Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps.
Location:
2136 Bealey Road, Hororata, NZ
From Christchurch
50 minutes from Christchurch city centre
Activities:
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Hot Air Ballooning
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Sightseeing
Prices
$395.00 from 01 October 2016
$320.00 (12 years and under, minimum height 1.1 meters)
Times:
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Hot air ballooning is weather dependent. Book near the start of your stay in Canterbury so that if the weather is not suitable you have the chance to re-book on another day.
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Kayaking Akaroa
Guided Kayaking Safaris in the beautiful Akaroa Harbour New Zealand
Akaroa Guided Kayak Safaris
Come sea kayaking in our amazing natural environment with its breathtaking volcanic basin vistas, and soak up the ambience of our French village by the sea.
Location:
Akaroa
From Christchurch
1hr 15min
Activities:
- Kayaking
- Site-seeing
Prices
$130 per person
Times:
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By appointment
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