Outdoors things to do in Christchurch

We rank 107 outdoor things to do in Christchurch, New Zealand. The highest scoring is TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip with an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $10 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
107
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$10

Outdoors in Christchurch compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Christchurch by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip90$34910h4.8/5 (492)
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch89$2289h4.8/5 (378)
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch89$22513h4.8/5 (385)
Mt Cook & Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (lunch included)87$23913h4.8/5 (234)
Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram85$1024h4.5/5 (970)
Full-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic Lunch84$3406h5/5 (165)
ZIPCHCH - Signature Zipline Tour: NZ's Highest & Longest84$1653h4.9/5 (289)
Christchurch Land Sailing Adventure Velocity Karts80$992h5/5 (79)
Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket80$222h4.5/5 (331)
Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo79$29914h4.7/5 (111)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Christchurch

Outdoors in Christchurch: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Christchurch?
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100 from 492 traveler reviews. Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch, Mt Cook & Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (lunch included) follow close behind. We rank 107 outdoors experiences in Christchurch in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Christchurch cost?
Expect around $411 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram from $10, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Christchurch for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Christchurch currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Christchurch?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Christchurch, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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