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Things to do in Christchurch

50 ideas for a day or a night in Christchurch, by what you’re in the mood for, picked by the hotels and hostels who live here.

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Outdoors · 14Walking tours · 12Nightlife · 6Tours & day trips · 5Shopping · 4Wellness & fitness · 4Arts & culture · 3Family · 2

Outdoors in Christchurch

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FreeTe Araroa Links, Alternates and ServicesRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeHigh StreetRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeCrater Rim WalkwayRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeC360f Avonhead Gardens23 km · about 6.5 hrsFreeTe Ara PātakaRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeBridle PathRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeC360c Dunes WetlandsRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeC360d Brooklands Mouth10 km · about 3 hrsFreeC360e Waimakariri Braids19 km · about 5.5 hrsFreeNgā Puna Wai Loop WalkRoute on OpenStreetMap

Walking tours in Christchurch

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A Day in ChristchurchAny time · 3.5 hrs · From €2Nature TrailAny time · 3.5 hrs · From €2Art And CultureAny time · 4 hrs · From €2Food Tour of ChristchurchAny time · 3 hrs · From €2History and Culture TourAny time · 3 hrs · From €2A Day in ChristchurchAny time · 3 hrs · From €2History and Culture TourAny time · 3 hrs · From €2Food Tour of ChristchurchAny time · 3 hrs · From €2History and Culture TourAny time · 3 hrs · From €2A Day in ChristchurchAny time · 3 hrs · From €2

Nightlife in Christchurch

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Austin ClubChristchurch · $$ · ★ 4.7 on GoogleThe Spirits Workshop at Riverside MarketChristchurch · ★ 4.9 on GoogleThe Last WordChristchurch · $$ · ★ 4.7 on GoogleO.G.B Bar & Cocktail BarChristchurch · $$ · ★ 4.6 on GoogleSmash PalaceChristchurch · $$ · ★ 4.6 on GoogleThe Loft BarChristchurch · ★ 4.7 on Google

Tours & day trips in Christchurch

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Punting on the Avon Antigua Boatsheds30 minWillowbank Wildlife Reserve Day Entry2 hrsInternational Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket2.5 hrsChristchurch Gondola Ride Ticket2 hrsTranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip10 hrs

Shopping in Christchurch

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Curb VintageChristchurch · ★ 4.8 on GoogleIndigo & ProvisionsChristchurch · ★ 5 on GoogleDarcy BoutiqueChristchurch · ★ 5 on GoogleBelleza BoutiqueChristchurch · ★ 4.5 on Google

Wellness & fitness in Christchurch

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Flow Yoga & WellbeingChristchurch · ★ 4.8 on GoogleO-Studio ChristchurchChristchurch · ★ 5 on GoogleKoha Fitness and Health ClubChristchurch · ★ 4.8 on GoogleIHF Health ClubChristchurch · ★ 4.8 on Google

Arts & culture in Christchurch

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Punting On The Avon (Antigua Boat Sheds)Christchurch · ★ 4.7 on GoogleChristchurch Botanic GardensChristchurch · ★ 4.7 on GoogleOrana Wildlife ParkChristchurch · ★ 4.4 on Google

Family in Christchurch

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Orana Wildlife ParkChristchurch · ★ 4.4 on GoogleWillowbank Wildlife ReserveChristchurch · ★ 4.7 on Google
What’s On ChristchurchThis week in Christchurch, day by dayTonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights.Eat & drinkWhere locals eat in ChristchurchThe restaurants, cafés and bakeries hotels send their own guests to.

Things to do in Christchurch, answered

What are the best things to do in Christchurch?

Right now: Te Araroa Links, Alternates and Services (outdoors), A Day in Christchurch (walking tours), Austin Club (nightlife) and Punting on the Avon Antigua Boatsheds (tours & day trips). Each list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

What can I do for free in Christchurch?

Te Araroa Links, Alternates and Services, High Street, Crater Rim Walkway and C360f Avonhead Gardens, and 8 more.

What's on in Christchurch this week?

What's On Christchurch has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.