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Christchurch Tours, Vacation Packages & Travel Experiences

  • Punting on the Avon River - one activity that should be included on all New Zealand tours
  • Christchurch - from the ocean to the Alps.
  • Cycling in Hagley Park is a great activity to do on your New Zealand vacation.
  • The Ferrier Fountain in Victoria Square
  • The old provincial council building
  • Christchurch - the "Garden City"
  • Christchurch Canterbury provincial council

Christchurch is the largest city on the South Island of New Zealand situated on the edge of the Canterbury Plains and the second largest in the country to be experienced on a New Zealand vacation. It is known as the Gateway to the Antarctic. Scott’s expedition set out from here and there is a statue of this person in central Christchurch.

It is also known as the “Garden City” due to its well planned expansive parks and public gardens such as Hagley Park and the Botanic Garden both with stunning displays of native and exotic trees, flowers and plants. It also has a distinct English flavour which can be experienced on a New Zealand vacation by walking along the gently winding Avon River.

The city is fairly compact with Cathedral Square being the centerpiece together with the outstanding Christchurch Cathedral dating back to 1881.

Just outside Christchurch, you can take the Christchurch Gondola one kilometer up to the Crater Rim in the Port Hills which provide an exceptional backdrop to the city and where, on  New Zealland tours, you can experience wonderful views of the city and the coastline.

Being close to the sea, Christchurch has a number of good beaches offering swimming and surfing as well as being great places to walk or just relax.

Last February 2011, the Central Business District area of Christchurch suffered a devastating earthquake and some parts are still closed off. Some of the above mentioned may still be in a state of repair or closed. Despite this tragedy, there is still a lot to see and any trip to New Zealand should include one of our Christchurch tours.

 

 

New Zealand Travel Information

At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy to navigate travel information section dedicated to a New Zealand vacation. 

Learn about the history and culture of New Zealand, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about New Zealand's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering New Zealand for yourself. Start exploring...book a New Zealand vacation today!

 

Extend Your Stay

Consider an additional stopover to your New Zealand vacation at one of Goway's South Pacific destinations. You can choose from  our selection of Australian vacations, Tahiti vacation packages or stay at one of our Fiji resorts or perhaps take a Cook Island vacation. This can be done stopping over en route to or from New Zealand.

 

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Christchurch, New Zealand

  • Classic New Zealand

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: This is the ultimate classic New Zealand tour. Begin in Auckland and then it’s on to Rotorua, next head south to the capital, Wellington before embarking on the scenic South Island.
    Duration:
    13 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,789
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Essence of New Zealand

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Get to know both of New Zealand’s islands by taking in some of their most popular sites. Travel from Auckland to Christchurch, visiting Rotorua, Queenstown and Milford Sound in between. Visit the rainforest and black sand beaches outside of Auckland, experience the Maori culture in Rotorua, cruise magnificent Milford Sound with its rugged mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls, pass through the beautiful landscape of Otago before arriving to Christchurch.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,529
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Small Group Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Ultimate New Zealand: Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Queenstown

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Embark on a journey through the scenic attractions of diverse New Zealand, staying at some of the most luxurious accommodation available in Auckland, Hawkes Bay and Queenstown. Participate as one of the crew on an authentic America's yacht in Auckland, experience one of New Zealand's best wine regions, fly over the snow capped Southern Alps and cruise magnificent Milford Sound.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 6,604
    Trip Type:
    Bucket List Travel Ideas, Luxury and Beyond, Private Experiences, Stays of Distinction, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • South Island Self Drive

    FIRST-CLASS | SELF-DRIVE: Drive full circle from Christchurch and back again seeing the many highlights available on the South Island including the famous Pancake Rocks and Franz Josef, Milford Sound and Dunedin.
    Duration:
    10 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,239
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • South Island In-Depth by Coach

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Travel the South Island experiencing all it has to offer. Enjoy whale watching in Kaikoura, Abel Tasman National Park, the West Coast Glacier Region as well as Queenstown and Scottish influenced Dunedin.
    Duration:
    13 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,069
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Classic Downunder: Auckland to Melbourne

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Get to know the true Downunder by experiencing the best of both Australia and New Zealand. Journey through New Zealand and Australia’s most spectacular sights including Rotorua, Milford Sound, Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef, with exciting, cosmopolitan cities to create the perfect downunder experience.
    Duration:
    19 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,459
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Multi Country Vacation Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Classic Downunder: Melbourne to Auckland

    Get to know the true Downunder by experiencing the best of both Australia and New Zealand. Visit Australia's iconic sites and cities before commencing a journey through New Zealand’s incredible islands.
    Duration:
    19 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,429
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Multi Country Vacation Ideas
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  • Ultimate Downunder: Auckland, Queenstown, Sydney, Great Barrier Reef

    DELUXE | PRIVATE GUIDED: On this incredible voyage exploring New Zealand and Australia, relax as you fly to breathtaking Milford Sound, sail iconic Sydney Harbour and unwind in the paradise that is Hayman Island, all while overnighting in world-class accommodations.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 6,871
    Trip Type:
    Bucket List Travel Ideas, Luxury and Beyond, Multi Country Vacation Ideas, Private Experiences, Stays of Distinction, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Alpine Explorer: Christchurch, Queenstown, Franz Joseph

    This tour offers a unique opportunity to see some of New Zealand’s most incredible landscapes. Visit Mount Cook National Park, cruise Milford Sound ride the Skyline Gondola and more.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,060
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Alps & Ice

    New Zealand’s South Island is an astonishing land filled with dramatic gorges and powerful glaciers.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,573
    Trip Type:
    Small Group Touring
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  • Best of New Zealand: Holiday of a Lifetime

    Take in the wonders of New Zealand on this Holiday of a Lifetime. Passing north to south, you’ll explore the cities of Auckland, Queenstown, and Christchurch, marvel at natural wonders in Rotorua and Milford Sound, and enjoy the incomparable hospitality and beauty of this South Pacific nation.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,049
    Trip Type:
    Bucket List Travel Ideas, Escorted Coach Touring, Holidays of a Lifetime, Single Friendly
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  • Christchurch: South Island Explorer Premier Escorted Vacation

    Explore the breathtaking landscape of the South Island and enjoy premier accommodations on this journey across New Zealand. Starting in Christchurch, you’ll explore the natural wonders of New Zealand’s South Island, including Aoraki/Mt. Cook, Milford Sound, and the lake country of Queenstown.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 5,375
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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  • Christchurch: The Garden City

    New Zealand’s South Island is one of the most stunning places in the world and Christchurch is its gateway. Enjoy some leisure time then take in a few of the “Garden City’s” attractions.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 195
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Classic New Zealand: Small Group

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: This is the ultimate classic New Zealand tour. Begin in Auckland and then it’s on to Rotorua, next head south to the capital, Wellington before embarking on a trip through the scenic South Island. See stunning Milford Sound, and enjoy the day in exhilarating Queenstown before heading into glacier country.
    Duration:
    13 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,138
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Small Group Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Essence of New Zealand: Christchurch to Auckland

    Discover the best of New Zealand from Christchurch to Auckland on this brisk, first class coach tour that includes the Fiordlands, adventure-loving Queenstown, glacier country, the Marlborough wine region, Rotorua, the Bay of Islands, and more.
    Duration:
    20 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 7,695
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Escorted Coach Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Luxury Wilderness Escape: Self-Drive

    Travel by car across farmland, through Waimakariri Gorge and over the spectacular Southern Alps to the beautiful Arthur’s Pass region, an area not many visitors are lucky enough to see.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 759
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Mountains & Plains

    From peak to valley, New Zealand’s South Island never fails to inspire.
    Duration:
    2 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,549
    Trip Type:
    Small Group Touring
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  • Mt Cook Discovery

    Enjoy a wonderful 2 day overland tour from Christchurch to Queenstown and marvel at the beautiful and striking scenery en route. Stop overnight in the Mount Cook National Park and sleep under the shadow of New Zealand’s highest mountain.
    Duration:
    2 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 418
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • New Zealand Experience

    Experience the glorious natural landscape of New Zealand on this journey across the nation. Venturing from Christchurch on the South Island to Auckland on the North Island, you’ll experience many of the nation’s highlights, from the fjords of Milford Sound to the geothermal pools of Rotorua to the adventure capital of Queenstown.
    Duration:
    18 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 7,526
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring
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  • Pancake Rocks from Christchurch

    Discover Pancake Rocks, one of the South Island’s most iconic sights. Visit the Seal Colony in Abel Tasman National Park then board the TranzAlpine, an incredibly scenic rail journey.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 672
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • South Island In-Depth: Self Drive

    Drive the South Island experiencing all it has to offer. Enjoy whale watching, Abel Tasman National Park and the Glacier Region as well as Queenstown and Scottish influenced Dunedin.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,759
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • South Island Wilderness Escape

    Travel onboard the TranzAlpine Express or by car and enjoy a luxury wilderness escape that takes you to the beautiful Arthur’s Pass region, an area not many visitors are lucky enough to see.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 699
    Trip Type:
    Rail Travel Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Southern Escape: Value Plus Escorted Vacation

    This South Island New Zealand tour shows you the Land of the Long White Cloud at its most dramatic, from powerful glaciers, to majestic Mount Cook, plus Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Eighth Wonder of the World,’ Milford Sound.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,506
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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  • Southern Tourer: Premier Escorted Luxury Vacation

    You’ll begin and end in Christchurch experiencing the best of New Zealand’s South Island. Travel by coach to view famous sites like Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te Anau, Dunedin and Mount Cook.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,595
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • The Long White Cloud

    Delve into the scenic delights of New Zealand with a small group of fellow explorers. Combine natural beauty with creative comforts as you explore Franz Josef Glacier, cruise along picturesque Milford Sound, and gaze upon the bubbling mud pools and geysers of Rotorua.
    Duration:
    19 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 9,450
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring
    New Zealand See Trip Details
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