Christchurch, New Zealand
9 Best Things to Do in Christchurch
The sights travelers rate highest in Christchurch, with what makes each worth your time.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 24 tracked Christchurch places. Refreshed monthly.
Christchurch Tramway
SightThe Christchurch Tramway is a charming heritage tram system that loops through the city's central business district, providing a nostalgic and informative way to explore Christchurch.
Read our full guide →Margaret Mahy Family Playground
Park & natureFree entryThe Margaret Mahy Family Playground is a vibrant, award-winning playground located in the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand.
Read our full guide →Avon River
Park & natureFree entryThe Avon River flows gently through the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand, offering a tranquil escape in the city.
Read our full guide →New Regent Street
LandmarkFree entryNew Regent Street is a charming pedestrian mall in the heart of Christchurch, lined with brightly painted Spanish Mission-style buildings that house an eclectic mix of boutiques, cafes, and restaurants.
Read our full guide →Peacock Fountain
LandmarkFree entryThe Peacock Fountain is one of Christchurch Botanic Gardens' most photographed landmarks. Originally installed in 1911, this ornate cast-iron fountain features three tiers of basins adorned with intricate floral and bird motifs, including peacocks.
Read our full guide →Botanic Gardens Tour
Park & natureFree entryThe Botanic Gardens Tour in Christchurch offers a guided exploration of one of New Zealand's most beautiful public gardens.
Read our full guide →Rutherford's Den
MuseumFree entryRutherford's Den is a small museum located in the Arts Centre of Christchurch, New Zealand, commemorating the life and achievements of Ernest Rutherford, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist known as the father of nuclear physics.
Read our full guide →Imagination Station
Park & natureFree entryImagination Station is a vibrant, whimsical play space located right in Cathedral Square, the heart of Christchurch.
Read our full guide →Lumiere Cinemas
EntertainmentLumiere Cinemas is a small, independently owned cinema located on Rolleston Avenue in the heart of Christchurch, just steps from the Canterbury Museum and the Botanic Gardens.
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Beyond the big names, the categories below cover everything else we track here.
Attractions & sights
Landmarks, museums, neighborhoods
24 places →Restaurants
Where to eat
Explore →Day trips
Escapes near the city
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4 hidden gems in Christchurch
Like Lumiere Cinemas and Botanic Gardens Tour, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
See them →Get outdoors
4 outdoor adventures near Christchurch
Margaret Mahy Family Playground and more, all within 100 km.
Explore →Costs nothing
6 free things to do in Christchurch
Verified free entry, Margaret Mahy Family Playground included.
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