Best Activities in Christchurch
The capital of the South Island, Christchurch has lots of activities on offer. Nearby Akaroa is home to dolphins which you have the opportunity to swim with. There are also multiple horse trekking operators with some amazing beach or inland trips available.
Regenerative tours supporting conservation work
Pohatu Penguins (Nature & Eco)
Pohatu Penguins is a regenerative business with 35+ years of history advocating and funding for the protection of little penguin on the family farm with now 900 breeding pairs living there.
- Discover Canterbury’s unique variant of little penguins-the White-flippered penguin
- Variety of tours inc penguin tour, overnight packages & hike & kayak combo
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Tekapo Springs (Spas & Relaxing)
Offering 3 tiered hot pools surrounded by native alpine plants and with average pool temperatures of 38°C all you need to do is sit back, relax & soak away our troubles!
- Scenic Hot Pools overlooking Lake Tekapo
- Relaxing Day Spa with a wide range of treatments
view giant sperm whales
Whale Watch Kaikoura (Whale Watching)
New Zealand's ultimate all year round nature experience offering visitors exciting close encounters with Giant Sperm Whales.
- all year round nature experience
- 95% success rate
Wildlife guaranteed
Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking (Kayaking)
The only sea-kayaking DoC approved operator on Banks Peninsula. You will be taken on a wildlife adventure to find various seabirds, fur seals, little penguins & possibly the world's smallest dolphin
- Includes a scenic drive over an extinct volcano crater with photo stops along the way
- Explore the Pohatu Marine Reserve & marvel at its spectacular volcanic creations
Mt Hutt
One of NZ's largest ski areas with some of the best natural snow and one of the longest vertical drops on the South Island.
South Pacific Helicopters
Provides a unique perspective of the amazing Sperm Whales and the other abundant marine life found in the area by helicopter.
Swim with Dolphins
We have conducted dolphin swimming for over 20 years and were one of the first dolphin swimming operators in New Zealand.
Akaroa Dolphins
Akaroa Harbour is home to the smallest and rarest dolphins in the world, the Hector's dolphin.
Rangitata Rafts
Grade 5 white water rapids guaranteed. Just two hours from Christchurch, in the shadow of the Southern Alps.
Alpine Horse Safaris
Imagine getting dressed up in chaps and oilskins or shorts and sunnies and saddling your horse.
Icelandic Horse Treks
A number of horse trek options are available ranging from 1-2.5 hours to cover various experience levels. Ride through lagoon, forest and beaches.
Wing Over Whales
Head for Kaikoura and go whale watching by aeroplane! See whales, dolphins and mountains from a unique perspective.