Outdoors things to do in Christchurch

We rank 174 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 92 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $17 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
174
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$17

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 Trip92$22110h4.9/5 (501)
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch89$15713h4.8/5 (391)
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch88$1959h4.8/5 (383)
Mt Cook & Tekapo Small-Group Tour from Christchurch with lunch88$15713h4.8/5 (244)
Full-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic Lunch86$1986h5/5 (167)
Christchurch Land Sailing Adventure Velocity Karts85$582h5/5 (114)
Discover Christchurch Tour84$2326h5/5 (140)
ZIPCHCH - Signature Zipline Tour: NZ's Highest & Longest84$1163h4.9/5 (291)
Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram82$2424h4.5/5 (978)
Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo81$23214h4.7/5 (123)

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 92 out of 100 from 501 traveler reviews. Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch, Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch, Mt Cook & Tekapo Small-Group Tour from Christchurch with lunch follow close behind. We rank 174 outdoors experiences in Christchurch in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Christchurch cost?
Expect around $335 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Chairlift Sightseeing Pass at the Christchurch Adventure Park from $17, 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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