What are some Best Things to Do near Christchurch?

Some Best Things to Do near Christchurch include:Shamarra Alpacas, Black Cat Cruises, Akaroa Dolphins, Arthur's Pass National Park, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools

What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Christchurch?

Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Christchurch include:Shamarra Alpacas:4.5, Black Cat Cruises:4.4, Akaroa Dolphins:4.4, Arthur's Pass National Park:4.7, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools:4.5

Where are Best Things to Do near Christchurch located?

The Best Things to Do near Christchurch are mainly located in:Shamarra Alpacas:Wainui, Black Cat Cruises:Akaroa, Akaroa Dolphins:Akaroa, Arthur's Pass National Park:Arthur's Pass, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools:Hanmer Springs

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Shamarra Alpacas
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4.5/5
󰺂7.3
24.93
Wainui
36.3 km from Christchurch
Highlights:
󱓊Explore Canterbury's natural beauty
󰀆Feed & hug alpacas closely
󱨠68% positive reviews
Black Cat Cruises
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4.4/5
󰺂5.6
50.03
Akaroa
40.4 km from Christchurch
Highlights:
󰋄Breathtaking views of dormant volcano
󰀆Rare marine life at bay
Akaroa Dolphins
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4.4/5
󰺂6.0
52.2
Akaroa
40.5 km from Christchurch
Highlights:
󰀆See rare Hector's dolphins up-close
Dolphin tours available year-round
Arthur's Pass National Park
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4.7/5
󰺂4.4
Arthur's Pass
99.2 km from Christchurch
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools
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4.5/5
󰺂5.2
16.58
Hanmer Springs
More than 100 km from Christchurch
Highlights:
󱓊Stargazing at Southern Alps
󱓊Experience Hanmer geothermal spa
Ohau Point Seal Colony
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4.5/5
󰺂5.1
Kaikoura
More than 100 km from Christchurch
Highlights:
Eco-guided tour unveils the secrets of seals' habits
󱨜Watch the spectacular scene of a seal colony on the shore
Point Kean Viewpoint
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4.8/5
󰺂5.6
Kaikoura
More than 100 km from Christchurch
Highlights:
󱓊Wild fur seal habitat viewing
󱓊Fur seal habitat's ecological wonder
󱨠26% positive reviews
Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway
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4.8/5
󰺂5.4
Kaikoura
More than 100 km from Christchurch
Highlights:
󰀆Picnic & enjoy scenic views
󱓊Seal habitat & limestone formations
󱨠28% positive reviews
Whale Watch Kaikoura
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4.7/5
󰺂8.6
69.44
Kaikoura
More than 100 km from Christchurch
Highlights:
󱓊Guided whale & marine biology tour
󰋄95% chance to see whales
󱨠Saved by 143 users󱨠73% positive reviews
Hokitika Beach Sign
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4.4/5
󰺂5.0
Hokitika
More than 100 km from Christchurch
Highlights:
󰀆Dig unique NZ jade treasures
󱨜Breathtaking sunset views & horizon