Christchurch Tours and Vacation Packages
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 centrepiece together with the outstanding Christchurch Cathedral dating back to 1881.
Just outside Christchurch, you can take the Christchurch Gondola one kilometre up to the Crater Rim in the Port Hills which provides an exceptional backdrop to the city and where, on New Zealand 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.
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Essence of New Zealand
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Travel from Auckland to Christchurch, visiting Rotorua, Queenstown and Milford Sound in between. Visit the rainforest and black sand beaches in Auckland, experience the Maori culture in Rotorua, cruise the magnificent Milford Sound with its rugged mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls, pass through the beautiful landscape of Otago before arriving in Christchurch.- Duration:
- 9 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 2,562
- Trip Type:
- Classics (Bestsellers), Small Group Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Essential New Zealand with Airfare
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Explore the ultimate New Zealand experience on this 11-day air inclusive trip. Start off in Auckland by exploring the city and it's natural sites. From there, head off to Rotorua to tour volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, and more. Spend a few days admiring the heritage and beauty of the South Island at Queenstown before ending you adventure in Christchurch.- Duration:
- 11 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 3,699
- Trip Type:
- Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas, Vacation Packages with Airfare
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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$ 5,433
- Trip Type:
- Classics (Bestsellers), Multi Country Vacation Ideas, Tailor-made Travel 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$ 6,763
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- Bucket List Travel Ideas, Luxury and Beyond, Multi Country Vacation Ideas, Private Experiences, Small Group Touring, Stays of Distinction, 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
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- US$ 2,922
- 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
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- US$ 7,193
- Trip Type:
- Bucket List Travel Ideas, Luxury and Beyond, Private Experiences, Stays of Distinction, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Wine Lovers New Zealand
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: New Zealand is now on the map as one of the world’s best up and coming wine producing and grape growing countries, and the best part is that there is so much else to see and do: Maori culture, stunning mountains, lake and valley experiences, fresh air and fresh sustainable food choices, friendly kiwis and an overall sense that this is the way the world should be!- Duration:
- 16 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 4,206
- Trip Type:
- Small Group Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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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 with stops in Queenstown, the West Coast and Christchurch. Experience one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world as the TransAlpine takes you from Greymouth to Christchurch.- Duration:
- 13 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 3,641
- Trip Type:
- Classics (Bestsellers), 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$ 1,619
- 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$ 2,149
- Trip Type:
- Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Essential New Zealand
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Explore the ultimate New Zealand experience on this 8-day trip. Start off in Auckland by exploring the city and it's natural sites. From there, head off to Rotorua to tour volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, and more. Spend a few days admiring the heritage and beauty of the South Island at Queenstown before ending you adventure in Christchurch.- Duration:
- 9 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 2,973
- Trip Type:
- Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Best of New Zealand: Holiday of a Lifetime
FIRST-CLASS | ESCORTED COACH TOUR: 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$ 4,645
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- Bucket List Travel Ideas, Escorted Coach Touring, Holidays of a Lifetime, Single Friendly
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Christchurch: Essence of New Zealand: Premier Escorted Vacation
FIRST-CLASS | ESCORTED COACH TOURING: 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$ 8,495
- Trip Type:
- Classics (Bestsellers), Escorted Coach Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Christchurch: Great New Zealand Rail & Cruise Experience: Premier Escorted Vacation
This escorted experience is perfect for train buffs. Travel on coaches, cruises and enjoy iconic New Zealand rail journeys while staying in comfortable accommodation. The journey will take you from Auckland and geothermal centre of Rotorua, to the capital of Wellington before moving onto the South Island and exploring famous Milford Sound.- Duration:
- 19 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 8,795
- Trip Type:
- Escorted Coach Touring, Rail Travel Ideas, Single Friendly
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Christchurch: Jewels of the South: Premier Escorted Vacation
FIRST-CLASS | ESCORTED COACH TOUR: 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$ 6,145
- Trip Type:
- Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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Christchurch: Southern Escape: Value Plus Escorted Vacation
MODERATE | ESCORTED COACH TOUR: 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$ 2,895
- 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$ 526
- Trip Type:
- Stopovers/City Breaks, 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$ 7,377
- Trip Type:
- Escorted Coach Touring
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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$ 2,129
- Trip Type:
- Self-Drives
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South Kiwi Explorer
FIRST-CLASS | SPECIALITY GROUP: Explore the beauty of New Zealand’s South Island on this group vacation. Enjoy a scenic sightseeing tour of Christchurch, visit the albatross and penguin colonies of Dunedin, explore Fiordland National Park, including a cruise on Milford Sound, and cap off the trip in the resort haven of Queenstown. Our Groups Only Specialist will be delighted to tailor your own private group vacation to New Zealand. Note: This is a sample itinerary, which is private and fully customizable for group travelers.- Duration:
- 8 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 2,599
- Trip Type:
- Specialty Groups & Events
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Southern Tourer: Premier Escorted Luxury Vacation
MODERATE | ESCORTED COACH: 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$ 4,345
- Trip Type:
- Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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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
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The Long White Cloud: Christchurch to Christchurch
Delve into the scenic delights of New Zealand with a small group of fellow explorers. Combine natural beauty with creative comforts as you overnight in the rainforests of Franz Josef at the foothills of Mount Cook and journey into the far south to the wild and pristine landscapes of Stewart Island.- Duration:
- 12 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 6,245
- Trip Type:
- Escorted Coach Touring
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