Activities in Canterbury, New Zealand. Canterbury, NZ Activities types include: Air, Helicopter & Balloon, Cruises, Sailing & Water, Cultural & Theme, Day Trips & Excursions, Family Friendly, Food, Wine & Nightlife, Heath & Beauty, Holiday & Seasonal Tours, Multi-day & Extended, Outdoor Activities.

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Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier

Helicopter Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $480.00 per person

Enjoy the ultimate glacial experience on this 40-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Fox Glacier. This flight tour covers it all including glacial icefalls and crevasses and neves. You will have views from the coast to mountain tops and you will get to see both Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers and New Zealand’s highest peak. Cross the spine of the Southern Alps and circle the top of magnificent Mt Cook. Topped off with a spectacular snow landing, this is the best helicopter... More...

13,000ft Skydive

Air Tour - Ashburton - Starting from $360.00 per person

Skydiving Kiwis has been in operation since 2011 and in that time has fast become New Zealand's Number One Small Skydiving Centre. Skydiving Kiwis offers Tandem and Sport Skydiving at our awesome dropzone in Ashburton New Zealand.
At Skydiving Kiwis your instructors are all actual 'sport skydivers' who have the greatest passion for skydiving and represent New Zealand in national, international and world competitions. The passion will rub off on you when you come to jump with us! You will not... More...

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by boat

Dolphin & Whale Watching - Kaikoura - Starting from $150.00 per person

Whale Watch is located in the small coastal town of Kaikōura on the East Coast of New Zealand’s South Island a scenic two and a half-hour drive north from Christchurch and two hour drive south from Picton. Kaikōura is a special place of lush pastures and towering, snow covered peaks that fall to the sea. This rare magic continues just offshore where a deep undersea canyon combines with unusual sea currents to attract an extraordinary abundance of marine life, the most famous being the Giant... More...

Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch

Dolphin & Whale Watching - Christchurch - Starting from $310.00 per person

Experience the natural treasures of New Zealand on a whale-watching cruise from the picturesque town of Kaikoura. Look for the mighty sperm whales that live in these waters along with dolphins, New Zealand fur seals and seabirds. Admire breathtaking views of the snow-capped Kaikoura Ranges and visit a fur seal colony on land. Wrap up the day with a wine tasting at a vineyard in North Canterbury. Your experienced guide shares informative commentary throughout the day on this fun and fascinating... More...

2-Hour River Trail Horse Trek

Horse Riding - Christchurch - Starting from $98.00 per person

Join us for a two hour Horse river trail ride. We are only 45 minutes from Christchurch and on a 2000 acre high country sheep farm station situated in Kowai Bush, Springfield. This is the perfect place for a horse riding adventure that is suitable for the entire family. Our horses are fully trained for beginner riders but are also fantastic for the more experienced rider allowing great opportunities for a trot or canter. More...

Waimak Gorge Jet Boating from Christchurch

Jet Boating - Christchurch - Starting from $145.00 per person

Take the plunge on a jet boat ride through Christchurch waters and admire striking scenery! Weather you're pressed for time or can afford a half day, this adventure full of thrills and spills is suitable for the whole family.

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Mount Cook Mountains High Helicopter Flight

Helicopter Tour - Mount Cook - Starting from $480.00 per person

Aoraki/Mount Cook ‘the cloud piercer’, our highest peak dominates the Southern Alps mountain range that divides New Zealand’s South Island into east and west. The Mt Cook National Park’s towering mountains, vast glaciers and remote snowfields inspired Sir Edmund Hillary, before his quest of Mt Everest.

This flight takes you past the Hochstetter Icefall on Aoraki/Mt Cook and the upper Tasman Glacier before a thrilling alpine landing in the snow. You’ll fly home through the remote... More...

Arthur's Pass from Christchurch - personal transfer

Transfer - Christchurch - Starting from $295.00 per person

We'll meet you from your DOMESTIC flight. INTERNATIONAL flight arrivals by arrangement. T's and C's apply please inquire.
Then we'll proceed out of the city for a beautiful drive into the Southern Alps to Arthur's Pass and your desired drop off point.
The trip will take approx 2 hours depending on road conditions (summer or winter)

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HMNZS Waikato & Tui

Water Activity - Warkworth - Starting from $260.00 per person

Come & dive the historical navy shipwrecks HMNZS Waikato & Tui. Set outside the beautiful harbour of Tutakaka in the Northland.
Our trips are fully inclusive of gear hire & 2 x tank dives. Numbers are strictly limited. More...

24 Day Absolute New Zealand Tour - Private - Fully Guided

Private Tour - Taupo - Starting from $10737.75 per person

This 24 day, private and fully guided vacation takes in all New Zealand has to offer. We will explore golden sand beaches, geothermal activity, geysers and learn about the local Maori and their customs in the North, before crossing over the Cook Strait and into the South Island. Once in the South Island we will be covering everything from glacier hikes to whale watching and from wine tasting to visiting what some call the Eighth Wonder of the World, Milford Sound. This jam-packed itinerary... More...

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Full-Day Arrowtown and Wanaka Tour from Queenstown - Historic - Queenstown. Starting from $229.00 per person.

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