Best overall
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 90 · from $349
Things to do in Christchurch, compared
We rank 120 experiences in Christchurch, New Zealand, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip at 90 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $10 per person, and 1 experience sits in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Which one should you book?
Best value
Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram
The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.
Outty Ranking 85 · from $10
Best with kids
Christchurch Land Sailing Adventure Velocity Karts
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 80 · from $99
Best short trip
International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket
The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.
Outty Ranking 82 · from $49
Full comparison
| Experience | Outty Ranking | Verdict | From | Duration | Traveler rating | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip | 90 | 90+ Club | $349 | 10h | 4.8/5 (492) | Free to 24h before |
| Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch | 89 | Exceptional | $228 | 9h | 4.8/5 (378) | Free to 24h before |
| Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch | 89 | Exceptional | $225 | 13h | 4.8/5 (385) | Free to 24h before |
| Mt Cook & Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (lunch included) | 87 | Exceptional | $239 | 13h | 4.8/5 (234) | Free to 24h before |
| Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch | 86 | Exceptional | $199 | 5.5h | 4.9/5 (163) | Free to 24h before |
| Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram | 85 | Exceptional | $10 | 24h | 4.5/5 (970) | Free to 24h before |
| Full-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic Lunch | 84 | Exceptional | $340 | 6h | 5.0/5 (165) | Free to 24h before |
| ZIPCHCH - Signature Zipline Tour: NZ's Highest & Longest | 84 | Exceptional | $165 | 3h | 4.9/5 (289) | Free to 24h before |
| Discover Christchurch Tour | 83 | Exceptional | $139 | 6h | 5.0/5 (140) | Free to 24h before |
| International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket | 82 | Exceptional | $49 | 2h | 4.5/5 (552) | Free to 24h before |
| Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch - including Lunch & Tastings | 81 | Exceptional | $20 | 5.5h | 4.5/5 (508) | Free to 24h before |
| Christchurch Land Sailing Adventure Velocity Karts | 80 | Exceptional | $99 | 2h | 5.0/5 (79) | Free to 24h before |
| Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket | 80 | Strongly Recommended | $22 | 2h | 4.5/5 (331) | Free to 24h before |
| Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $299 | 14h | 4.7/5 (111) | Free to 24h before |
| Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $20 | 6.5h | 4.6/5 (217) | Free to 24h before |
| Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit. | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $225 | 6h | 5.0/5 (63) | Free to 24h before |
| Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $350 | 5h | 5.0/5 (70) | Free to 24h before |
| Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $20 | 3.5h | 4.6/5 (226) | Free to 24h before |
| Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch with Lunch | 78 | Strongly Recommended | $249 | 13h | 4.5/5 (237) | Free to 24h before |
| TranzAlpine Train & Small Group Tour to Arthurs Pass with Lunch | 78 | Strongly Recommended | $359 | 10h | 5.0/5 (43) | Free to 24h before |
Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.