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Book for other South Island regions as well.
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Adventure
Canterbury named one of National Geographic's top adventure destinations
If you're looking for something more adventurous to do in Christchurch then our list of adventure activities may have the solution for you. Find activities of a more extreme nature such as jet boating, fishing or high wire courses. Play paintball or have a go at rafting or kayaking. See our list below for an activity that is sure to get your blood pumping.
Adventure Listings
 A LOOK AT ALL CHRISTCHURCH ATTRACTIONS AND TOURS BOOK HERE
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 BLACK CAT CRUISES
Black Cat Cruises Christchurch Private Charters. Diamond Harbour Ferry & Quail Island Adventures. The Award Winning Black Cat Group is internationally recognised as one of the success stories of the New Zealand tourism industry and an eco-tourism pioneer. We were the first to offer cruises in Akaroa and we are recognised as New Zealand’s first Eco-tourism operator. |
 CYCLING CHRISTCHURCH
Christchurch the garden city of New Zealand is also the city for cyclists with such a focus on making the city cycle friendly. The bike tracks and bike paths increase all the time. In 2017 Christchurch took out the inaugural NZ Transport Agency’s annual Favourite Places to Ride competition. |
 LEARN TO SURF
Learn to Surf in Sumner Christchurch, New Zealand. Your instructor Aaron Lock is one of New Zealand’s most experienced Surfing instructors and he has a great team of experienced instructors. From Beginner to Advanced |
 ACTION KART RACEWAY
Welcome to Action Kart Raceway Christchurch Our race track is not your typical POINT THE GO KART AND IT GOES THERE race surface. Oh no, that's far too easy! On our track the wheels lose traction and you hold on as the Kart slides sideways. You have two choices. Spin out and watch the rest of the Karts roar past you.. Or control the slide and set your Kart up for the next corner. It's not easy, if it was then it wouldn't be fun! |
 CANNZ TOURS
CanNZ Tours Christchurch Looking for a personal tour guide?I can guide you in either English or Japanese! I’m now in my 25th year of guiding in Christchurch and look forward to welcoming you to our garden city. Whether you want to see Christchurch or view the Southern Alps from the Tranz Alpine train, see Aoraki Mount Cook, go whale watching in Kaikoura or take a Waipara winery tour I can put together customised tours to cover everything you want to see on your visit to this beautiful part of New Zealand. |
 DIVE HQ
Welcome to Dive HQ Christchurch, your home of Scuba. Make the most of your SCUBA diving and Spearfishing adventures! Looking to extend your diving skills, or get qualified as an instructor? Or perhaps you want to take an underwater trip with some friends and grab some great new gear? Dive HQ Christchurch has everything you need.
03 379-5804
sales@diveskiworld.co.nz
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 LORD OF THE RINGS
EDORAS TOUR CHRISTCHURCH Welcome to Hassle Free Tours Christchurch - are you a Lord of the Rings fan and want to see some of New Zealands remarkable country where the Lord of The Rings Edoras filming took place. Join us on the Lord of the Rings Tour and journey to the LOTR filming location: remote and beautiful Mt Potts High Country station, home of Mt Sunday. See how this peaceful mountain was transformed into Edoras, the capital city of the Rohan people in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
+ 64 3 385 5775
bookings@hasslefree.co.nz
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 ADRENALIN FOREST CHRISTCHURCH
Welcome to Adrenalin Forest Christchurch We have 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. Set in the peaceful surrounds of Spencer park, Brooklands lagoon and Bottle Lake Forest it is a great place to spend the day.
03 329 8717
christchurch@adrenalin-forest.co.nz
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 CANTERBURY TRAILS
Our Profile Irene Hayward and Chris Platt are the owners of Canterbury Trails Christchurch. Their decision to purchase Canterbury Trails in the past decade came on the back of worldwide travel in their cruising yacht ” Cuttyhunk “. On returning to New Zealand they realised how much they appreciated the personal touch to travelling. |
 GARDEN CITY HELICOPTERS
Helicopter Pilot Flight Training There is nothing that quite matches the exhilaration and satisfaction of piloting your own helicopter. Whether you want to become a commercial pilot, learn skills you can use in your business or fly simply for fun, GCH Aviation have the experience, team and facilities that can help you achieve your goal.
0800 359 424
info@helicopters.net.nz
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 MARGARET MAHY PLAYGROUND
Welcome to Margaret Mahy Family Playground Christchurch “It’s Free” This Christchurch playground is without doubt a great asset for the garden city, understood to be perhaps the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Located next to the Christchurch Avon River or "Ōtākaro" and an easy walk from centre of the city. It is a must to visit if you have children as it has plenty for them to do and a lot of it you can join in with them as well, we are talking serious fun for the kids and they won’t want to leave. |
 ALPINE JET THRILLS
Welcome to Alpine Jet Thrills Limited. A privately owned and operated jet boating company which has been jet boating on the Waimakariri River since 1984 under various names. Alpine Jet Thrills is a proven leader in the tourism industry. Our friendly and professional staff are proud to deliver an exciting, safe and personal, New Zealand jet boating adventure to all who come to experience the wonders of the breath-taking Waimakariri River.
03 385 1478
info@alpinejetthrills.co.nz
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 CHRISTCHURCH ADVENTURE PARK
Up For An Adventure in Christchurch? Your base for epic adventures and chilled out downtime set in Christchurch’s Port Hills. Race through the valley on the dual zip-line tour. Take in the stunning views from the chairlift or walking track. Be totally stoked out by the stunning machine and hand-built mountain bike trails or just chill out on the large deck of our Café nestled in the Pine forest. The Adventure Park experience is yours for the making and we can't wait to share it with you. Downhill mountain biking Ziplining and Sightseeing in Christchurch |
 GLENSTRAE FOUR WHEELER ADVENTURES
Glenstrae Four Wheeler Adventures in Kaikoura just over 2 hours from Christchurch. Ride your own quad bike or enjoy a guided ATV tour in our 8 wheel Argo. We offer guided tours over our 1600 acre third generation working farm, taking you right out to the Haumuri Bluffs on the Kaikoura coastline with a magnificent backdrop of the snowcapped Kaikoura ranges. |
 SOUTH PACIFIC MOTORCYCLE TOURS
Christchurch welcomes you to South Pacific Motorcycle Tours Christchurch Our unique selling features is personal service and meticulously prepared late model motorcycles for rent our genuine passion for motorcycling, along with sharing New Zealand's hidden secrets and our local knowledge with you Mike and Carole Lester owners of SPMT. Why choose Us? |
 AMURI ALPINE RAFTING
Amuri Alpine Rafting Thinking of heading to Hanmer Springs? Come and visit us at Adrenaline Canyon Adventures and Amuri Jet for a range of adventurous, exciting and fun activities for all ages that New Zealand has to offer. Whilst taking in the magnificent beauty of the surroundings of this thermal Alpine Village. |
 CHRISTCHURCH GONDOLA
The Gondola offers a unique Christchurch sightseeing experience that you’ll never forget. Soar suspended above the valleys as the birds fly beneath your cable car.
03 384 0310
gondola@christchurchattractions.nz
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 HOUSE OF TRAVEL FERRYMEAD
Welcome to House of Travel Ferrymead House of Travel Ferrymead has been operating for 27 years. Originating as House of Travel Linwood on Buckleys Road where it specialised in Pilgrimmage tours and specialty holidays before relocating to Ferry Road and rebranding as House of Travel Ferrymead.
03-376-4022
ferrymead@hot.co.nz
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 SUPA KARTS
Supa Karts Christchurch Indoor Raceway Visit Supa Karts Indoor Go Karting Track for your daily adrenaline dose and high octane fun. We have something for everyone, whether you are an expert adrenaline junkie go karting driver, or just learning to drive. We can help with Team building, corporate events, social events, stag and hen nights and kids parties. We have an excellent fleet of top quality German engineered Rimo Go Karts, imported from the Ralf Schumacher Kart Center. Built for Safety and Speed, they can really get you around our track fast. |
 ARAHI TOURS
Welcome to Arahi Tours Christchurch To discover, show, guide and protect we are a small boutique tour company, member of the Professional Association of Tour Guides in New Zealand. Vicky's tours are uniquely designed, client-driven, flexible and relaxed. We offer a range of tours from half to full day tours and much more. |
 CHRISTCHURCH SEA KAYAKING
Kia Ora! I'm KT and Christchurch Sea Kayaking tours is my brainchild. I love living in Christchurch, New Zealand and also love outdoor activities, so I have found a way to combine the two in Kayaking taking people for tours on the Avon to the sea. Call us now on 027 448 3696 Visit Website or click here to email Christchurch Sea Kayaking.
027 448 3696
chchseakayaking@gmail.com
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 INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC CENTRE
Welcome to Antarctica, Christchurch At the International Antarctic Centre Christchurch our visitor experiences have been carefully developed to offer adrenalin and inspiration, education and entertainment. |
 WHALE WATCH KAIKOURA
Kia Ora! Welcome to Whale Watch Kaikoura New Zealand's Ultimate Marine Experience. Who We Are Our People ⁄ Who We Are Whale Watch is a multiple national and international award winning New Zealand nature-based Tourism Company owned and operated by the indigenous Ngāti Kuri people of Kaikōura, a Māori sub-tribe of the South Island's larger Ngāi Tahu Tribe. |
 BALLOONING CANTERBURY
Why fly with us? Ballooning Christchurch - escape to a world of peace and tranquility. 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. There is nothing quite so romantic and exciting as floating effortlessly over an ever changing landscape.
0508 4 22556
info@ballooningcanterbury.co.nz
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 CRATE ESCAPE
Welcome to Crate Escape Crate Escape runs exciting escape room games in the middle of Christchurch. You and a group of friends are confined to a room, full of hidden clues, locks and puzzles for 60 minutes. Your goal is to solve all the puzzles and escape with time to spare! Crate Escape is great for friends and family or as a team-building activity for your staff, co-workers, school, club or other group. Everyone must WORK TOGETHER to escape from the room.
info@crateescape.co.nz
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Adventure Listings
A LOOK AT ALL CHRISTCHURCH ATTRACTIONS AND TOURS BOOK HERE
Christchurch attractions and tours book your tickets for some of Christchurch's best tours and attractions.
Book for other South Island regions as well.
Book on line to save time and make sure you won't miss out and be disappointed.
ACTION KART RACEWAY
Welcome to Action Kart Raceway Christchurch
Our race track is not your typical POINT THE GO KART AND IT GOES THERE race surface. Oh no, that's far too easy!
On our track the wheels lose traction and you hold on as the Kart slides sideways.
You have two choices.
Spin out and watch the rest of the Karts roar past you..
Or control the slide and set your Kart up for the next corner. It's not easy, if it was then it wouldn't be fun!
ADRENALIN FOREST CHRISTCHURCH
Welcome to Adrenalin Forest Christchurch
We have 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. Set in the peaceful surrounds of Spencer park, Brooklands lagoon and Bottle Lake Forest it is a great place to spend the day.
03 329 8717
christchurch@adrenalin-forest.co.nz
ALPINE JET THRILLS
Welcome to Alpine Jet Thrills Limited. A privately owned and operated jet boating company which has been jet boating on the Waimakariri River since 1984 under various names. Alpine Jet Thrills is a proven leader in the tourism industry. Our friendly and professional staff are proud to deliver an exciting, safe and personal, New Zealand jet boating adventure to all who come to experience the wonders of the breath-taking Waimakariri River.
03 385 1478
info@alpinejetthrills.co.nz
AMURI ALPINE RAFTING
Amuri Alpine Rafting
Thinking of heading to Hanmer Springs? Come and visit us at Adrenaline Canyon Adventures and Amuri Jet for a range of adventurous, exciting and fun activities for all ages that New Zealand has to offer.
Whilst taking in the magnificent beauty of the surroundings of this thermal Alpine Village.
ARAHI TOURS
Welcome to Arahi Tours Christchurch
To discover, show, guide and protect we are a small boutique tour company, member of the Professional Association of Tour Guides in New Zealand.
Vicky's tours are uniquely designed, client-driven, flexible and relaxed.
We explore Christchurch, Akaroa, Mountainous regions, talk about the history and Volcanoes, hike a reserve, brew tea and coffee.
We offer a range of tours from half to full day tours and much more.
Book now to design your unique adventure with Arahi Tours.
BALLOONING CANTERBURY
Why fly with us?
Ballooning Christchurch - escape to a world of peace and tranquility. 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.
There is nothing quite so romantic and exciting as floating effortlessly over an ever changing landscape.
0508 4 22556
info@ballooningcanterbury.co.nz
BLACK CAT CRUISES
Black Cat Cruises Christchurch Private Charters.
Diamond Harbour Ferry & Quail Island Adventures.
The Award Winning Black Cat Group is internationally recognised as one of the success stories of the New Zealand tourism industry and an eco-tourism pioneer.
We were the first to offer cruises in Akaroa and we are recognised as New Zealand’s first Eco-tourism operator.
Our Nature Cruises and Dolphin Swimming experience depart from Akaroa which is only a 90 minute scenic drive from Christchurch.
CANNZ TOURS
CanNZ Tours Christchurch
Looking for a personal tour guide?
I can guide you in either English or Japanese!
I’m now in my 25th year of guiding in Christchurch and look forward to welcoming you to our garden city. Whether you want to see Christchurch or view the Southern Alps from the Tranz Alpine train, see Aoraki Mount Cook, go whale watching in Kaikoura or take a Waipara winery tour I can put together customised tours to cover everything you want to see on your visit to this beautiful part of New Zealand.
CANTERBURY TRAILS
Our Profile
Irene Hayward and Chris Platt are the owners of Canterbury Trails Christchurch. Their decision to purchase Canterbury Trails in the past decade came on the back of worldwide travel in their cruising yacht ” Cuttyhunk “. On returning to New Zealand they realised how much they appreciated the personal touch to travelling.
CHRISTCHURCH ADVENTURE PARK
Up For An Adventure in Christchurch?
Your base for epic adventures and chilled out downtime set in Christchurch’s Port Hills. Race through the valley on the dual zip-line tour. Take in the stunning views from the chairlift or walking track. Be totally stoked out by the stunning machine and hand-built mountain bike trails or just chill out on the large deck of our Café nestled in the Pine forest.
The Adventure Park experience is yours for the making and we can't wait to share it with you.
Downhill mountain biking Ziplining and Sightseeing in Christchurch
CHRISTCHURCH GONDOLA
The Gondola offers a unique Christchurch sightseeing experience that you’ll never forget. Soar suspended above the valleys as the birds fly beneath your cable car.
Book now and enjoy breathtaking views of the Christchurch cityscape, over the Canterbury Plains out to the mighty Southern Alps and the dramatic hills of Banks Peninsula. Treat yourself and visit one of Christchurch’s best attractions today!
03 384 0310
gondola@christchurchattractions.nz
CHRISTCHURCH SEA KAYAKING
Kia Ora!
I'm KT and Christchurch Sea Kayaking tours is my brainchild. I love living in Christchurch, New Zealand and also love outdoor activities, so I have found a way to combine the two in Kayaking taking people for tours on the Avon to the sea.
Call us now on 027 448 3696 Visit Website or click here to email Christchurch Sea Kayaking.
027 448 3696
chchseakayaking@gmail.com
CRATE ESCAPE
Welcome to Crate Escape
Crate Escape runs exciting escape room games in the middle of Christchurch. You and a group of friends are confined to a room, full of hidden clues, locks and puzzles for 60 minutes.
Your goal is to solve all the puzzles and escape with time to spare!
Crate Escape is great for friends and family or as a team-building activity for your staff, co-workers, school, club or other group. Everyone must WORK TOGETHER to escape from the room.
info@crateescape.co.nz
CYCLING CHRISTCHURCH
Christchurch the garden city of New Zealand is also the city for cyclists with such a focus on making the city cycle friendly. The bike tracks and bike paths increase all the time.
In 2017 Christchurch took out the inaugural NZ Transport Agency’s annual Favourite Places to Ride competition.
This award was in recognition of the significant investment by the Christchurch City Council and the Government in urban cycle ways.
DIVE HQ
Welcome to Dive HQ Christchurch, your home of Scuba.
Make the most of your SCUBA diving and Spearfishing adventures!
Looking to extend your diving skills, or get qualified as an instructor? Or perhaps you want to take an underwater trip with some friends and grab some great new gear? Dive HQ Christchurch has everything you need.
03 379-5804
sales@diveskiworld.co.nz
GARDEN CITY HELICOPTERS
Helicopter Pilot Flight Training
There is nothing that quite matches the exhilaration and satisfaction of piloting your own helicopter. Whether you want to become a commercial pilot, learn skills you can use in your business or fly simply for fun, GCH Aviation have the experience, team and facilities that can help you achieve your goal.
0800 359 424
info@helicopters.net.nz
GLENSTRAE FOUR WHEELER ADVENTURES
Glenstrae Four Wheeler Adventures in Kaikoura just over 2 hours from Christchurch.
Ride your own quad bike or enjoy a guided ATV tour in our 8 wheel Argo.
We offer guided tours over our 1600 acre third generation working farm, taking you right out to the Haumuri Bluffs on the Kaikoura coastline with a magnificent backdrop of the snowcapped Kaikoura ranges.
HOUSE OF TRAVEL FERRYMEAD
Welcome to House of Travel Ferrymead
House of Travel Ferrymead has been operating for 27 years. Originating as House of Travel Linwood on Buckleys Road where it specialised in Pilgrimmage tours and specialty holidays before relocating to Ferry Road and rebranding as House of Travel Ferrymead.
03-376-4022
ferrymead@hot.co.nz
INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC CENTRE
Welcome to Antarctica, Christchurch
Breathtakingly cold and Incredibly cool.
At the International Antarctic Centre Christchurch our visitor experiences have been carefully developed to offer adrenalin and inspiration, education and entertainment.
With seven different experiences & three specialised programmes, we have all icebergs covered.
We’ve packed all the mystery and excitement of the Antarctic into one incredible award-winning visitor destination in Christchurch.
LEARN TO SURF
Learn to Surf in Sumner Christchurch, New Zealand. Your instructor Aaron Lock is one of New Zealand’s most experienced Surfing instructors and he has a great team of experienced instructors.
We offer surf lessons and surf coaching to all abilities of surfer.
From Beginner to Advanced
LORD OF THE RINGS
EDORAS TOUR CHRISTCHURCH
Welcome to Hassle Free Tours Christchurch - are you a Lord of the Rings fan and want to see some of New Zealands remarkable country where the Lord of The Rings Edoras filming took place.
Join us on the Lord of the Rings Tour and journey to the LOTR filming location: remote and beautiful Mt Potts High Country station, home of Mt Sunday.
See how this peaceful mountain was transformed into Edoras, the capital city of the Rohan people in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
+ 64 3 385 5775
bookings@hasslefree.co.nz
MARGARET MAHY PLAYGROUND
Welcome to Margaret Mahy Family Playground Christchurch “It’s Free”
This Christchurch playground is without doubt a great asset for the garden city, understood to be perhaps the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Located next to the Christchurch Avon River or "Ōtākaro" and an easy walk from centre of the city.
It is a must to visit if you have children as it has plenty for them to do and a lot of it you can join in with them as well, we are talking serious fun for the kids and they won’t want to leave.
SOUTH PACIFIC MOTORCYCLE TOURS
Christchurch welcomes you to South Pacific Motorcycle Tours Christchurch
Our unique selling features is personal service and meticulously prepared late model motorcycles for rent our genuine passion for motorcycling, along with sharing New Zealand's hidden secrets and our local knowledge with you Mike and Carole Lester owners of SPMT.
Why choose Us?
SUPA KARTS
Supa Karts Christchurch Indoor Raceway
Visit Supa Karts Indoor Go Karting Track for your daily adrenaline dose and high octane fun.
We have something for everyone, whether you are an expert adrenaline junkie go karting driver, or just learning to drive. We can help with Team building, corporate events, social events, stag and hen nights and kids parties.
We have an excellent fleet of top quality German engineered Rimo Go Karts, imported from the Ralf Schumacher Kart Center. Built for Safety and Speed, they can really get you around our track fast.
WHALE WATCH KAIKOURA
Kia Ora!
Welcome to Whale Watch Kaikoura New Zealand's Ultimate Marine Experience.
Who We Are
Our People ⁄ Who We Are
Whale Watch is a multiple national and international award winning New Zealand nature-based Tourism Company owned and operated by the indigenous Ngāti Kuri people of Kaikōura, a Māori sub-tribe of the South Island's larger Ngāi Tahu Tribe.
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