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Outdoor & Adventure in Christchurch: Compare 110 Options

Independent comparison Prices checked October 4, 2026 Prices shown in NZD 110 options compared

Our top pick is TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip (10 h, ★ 4.9 (497)). Well-rated options start at 170 NZD from, per person, and 88 of 110 options offer free cancellation.

Our picks

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

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

10 h · ★ 4.9 (497) 380 NZD from, per person
Free cancellation Likely to sell out
Highest weighted rating of 13 options with 50+ reviews. Check availability
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch & Willowbank Tour
Lowest price

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch & Willowbank Tour

6.5 h · ★ 4.6 (90) 170 NZD from, per person
Free cancellation
Lowest starting price among the well-rated options. Check availability
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Day Entry
Shortest

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Day Entry

1 h–3 h · ★ 4.5 (121) 36.50 NZD from, per person
Free cancellation
Shortest well-rated option, if you are short on time. Check availability

Compare the options

Option Duration Rating Price Book
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Free cancellation Likely to sell out
10 h ★ 4.9 (497) 380 NZD
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Full-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic Lunch
Free cancellation
6 h ★ 5.0 (167) 340 NZD
from, per person		 Check
Mt Cook & Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (lunch included)
Free cancellation
13 h ★ 4.8 (242) 299 NZD
from, per person		 Check
Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour
9 h ★ 4.8 (311) 895 NZD
from, per person		 Check
Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo
Free cancellation
14 h ★ 4.7 (117) 399 NZD
from, per person		 Check
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch with Lunch
Free cancellation
13 h ★ 4.5 (238) 299 NZD
from, per person		 Check
Small Group Southern Voyager 7 Days Tour
7 days ★ 5.0 (77) 2,299 NZD
from, per person		 Check
Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch
Likely to sell out
9.5 h ★ 4.6 (305) 290 NZD
from, per person		 Check
Arthur's Pass National Park Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
Likely to sell out
9.5 h ★ 4.6 (234) 495 NZD
from, per person		 Check
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch & Willowbank Tour
Free cancellation
6.5 h ★ 4.6 (90) 170 NZD
from, per person		 Check

Explore all 110 options

  1. TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
    TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip 10 h · ★ 4.9 (497)
    Free cancellation Likely to sell out
    380 NZD from, per person Check availability
  2. Full-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic Lunch
    Full-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic Lunch 6 h · ★ 5.0 (167)
    Free cancellation
    340 NZD from, per person Check availability
  3. Mt Cook & Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (lunch included)
    Mt Cook & Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (lunch included) 13 h · ★ 4.8 (242)
    Free cancellation
    299 NZD from, per person Check availability
  4. Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour
    Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour 9 h · ★ 4.8 (311)
    895 NZD from, per person Check availability
  5. TranzAlpine Train to Arthur's Pass from Christchurch with Lunch
    TranzAlpine Train to Arthur's Pass from Christchurch with Lunch 10 h · ★ 5.0 (47)
    Free cancellation
    449 NZD from, per person Check availability
  6. Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo
    Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo 14 h · ★ 4.7 (117)
    Free cancellation
    399 NZD from, per person Check availability
  7. Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch with Lunch
    Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch with Lunch 13 h · ★ 4.5 (238)
    Free cancellation
    299 NZD from, per person Check availability
  8. Half-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch
    Half-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch 4 h · ★ 5.0 (49)
    Free cancellation
    285 NZD from, per person Check availability
  9. Christchurch to Franz Josef One Way Day Tour with TranzAlpine
    Christchurch to Franz Josef One Way Day Tour with TranzAlpine 12 h · ★ 5.0 (32)
    Free cancellation
    565 NZD from, per person Check availability
  10. Private Full-Day Godley Head Guided Coastal Hike with Picnic
    Private Full-Day Godley Head Guided Coastal Hike with Picnic 6 h · ★ 5.0 (38)
    Free cancellation Private Likely to sell out
    610 NZD from, per person Check availability
  11. Small Group Southern Voyager 7 Days Tour
    Small Group Southern Voyager 7 Days Tour 7 days · ★ 5.0 (77)
    2,299 NZD from, per person Check availability
  12. Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch
    Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch 9.5 h · ★ 4.6 (305)
    Likely to sell out
    290 NZD from, per person Check availability
  13. Arthur's Pass National Park Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
    Arthur's Pass National Park Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train 9.5 h · ★ 4.6 (234)
    Likely to sell out
    495 NZD from, per person Check availability
  14. Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch & Willowbank Tour
    Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch & Willowbank Tour 6.5 h · ★ 4.6 (90)
    Free cancellation
    170 NZD from, per person Check availability
  15. Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Arthur's Pass National Park Day Tour
    Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Arthur's Pass National Park Day Tour 7.5 h · ★ 4.7 (22)
    Free cancellation
    335 NZD from, per person Check availability
  16. Christchurch to Queenstown 2-Day Transfer Via Franz Josef
    Christchurch to Queenstown 2-Day Transfer Via Franz Josef 2 days · ★ 5.0 (12)
    Free cancellation
    580 NZD from, per person Check availability
  17. Christchurch to Arthur's Pass Tours + TranzAlpine Train & Lunch
    Christchurch to Arthur's Pass Tours + TranzAlpine Train & Lunch 10 h · ★ 4.5 (126)
    Free cancellation
    425 NZD from, per person Check availability
  18. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Day Entry
    Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Day Entry 1 h–3 h · ★ 4.5 (121)
    Free cancellation
    36.50 NZD from, per person Check availability
  19. Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo One Way Small Group Tour
    Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo One Way Small Group Tour 5 h · ★ 4.9 (21)
    Free cancellation
    225 NZD from, per person Check availability
  20. Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
    Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill 10 h · ★ 4.6 (40)
    Free cancellation
    225 NZD from, per person Check availability
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