Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Christchurch, South Island

December 21, 2021 Toi Mattera

Christchurch abounds with arts, adventure, and optimism. It's the gateway to the beautiful Canterbury region, featuring dramatic vistas and adventure sports set against a backdrop of lofty peaks. In the central city, more and more attractions and businesses reopen to the public each day.
Restaurants in Christchurch

1. Christchurch Segway Tours

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5.0 based on 211 reviews

Christchurch Segway Tours

Christchurch Segway Tour - Options to just take in the sights, or do a Post Earthquake Rebuild Tour. The Tour of our Central Business District is very popular with visitors to Christchurch because they are interested to see how Cantabrians are responding after a disaster and rebuilding their city. Helmet and full instruction given. We operate all year round.

2. Kim's World Personalised Walking Tours

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5.0 based on 45 reviews

Kim's World Personalised Walking Tours

Kim's World provides private City Walking Tours in Christchurch, New Zealand: Personal. Informative. Local. To visit Christchurch right now is to witness history in the making. With Kim you will discover the corners of the city that you would not necessarily find yourself.

3. Adventure Trail Rides

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Adventure Trail Rides

Off Road Dirt Bike & Motorbike & Quad Bike Adventures South Island New Zealand Off road Dirtbike and Quadbike ATV Tours that get your revved up. Riding over a 6,000 acre high country alpine farm with trails to suit family riders, beginners on a coaching tour or experienced riders wanting the full extreme enduro challenge. A range of quad bikes and dirt bikes from 100cc to 450cc KTM enduro bikes to suit all riders from 12 years and up. Rugged tussock covered hills, snow fed braided rivers, native single track trails and views from the Mt Torlesse Mountain Range over the Canterbury Plains that will make this the best offroad adventure you can do on your New Zealand holiday.

4. Rubicon Valley Tourist Centre

Christchurch 7681 New Zealand +64 3-318 8886 [email protected] http://www.rubiconvalley.co.nz/horsetrek.htm
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5.0 based on 631 reviews

Rubicon Valley Tourist Centre

Horse treks run on a working high country sheep and cattle farm at the foot of the Southern Alps and only 1 hour from Christchurch City - various treks available with 1hour, 2hour, 3hour and full day.

Reviewed By fraserm854

Me and my girlfriend went on the 2 hour trek with Chris and Sarah, they managed the varying experience levels really well within the group and were really easy to talk to! I’d definitely recommend for the people and the views!

5. Newzengland Ltd - Clay Shooting & Archery Services

623 Coleridge Road Windwhistle, Christchurch RD 1 New Zealand +64 3-318 6943 [email protected] http://www.newzengland.co.nz
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Newzengland Ltd - Clay Shooting & Archery Services

Reviewed By fantailtrails - Christchurch, New Zealand

We had an amazing afternoon with Neil and Sandra for my husband’s birthday. Right from the initial communications/planning stages everything went super smoothly. Neil was a fantastic instructor-super patient with adults and children alike, and wonderfully enthusiastic when anyone managed to actually hit a clay/target!...And surprisingly we all managed to hit at least one. We loved his dog Teddy too! Really hope to come back and repeat the fun -we will definitely do it again. Thanks so much guys!

6. South Island Adventure Fly Fishing

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South Island Adventure Fly Fishing

At South Island Adventure Fly Fishing we aim to provide the client with the fly fishing trip of a lifetime. We specialise in close quarters sight fishing to medium/large Brown and Rainbow trout in beautifully scenic river, stream and stillwater locations throughout the Canterbury and Westland regions of the South Island of New Zealand. All anglers from the experienced to complete beginners are catered for and we always aim to focus on the type of fly fishing the client finds most desirable.

7. Lotus Day Spa

9 Ernlea Terrace Cashmere, Christchurch 8022 New Zealand +64 3-980 5400 [email protected] http://www.lotusspa.co.nz/
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Lotus Day Spa

Located in Cashmere, Christchurch and surrounded by the award winning Swan Lake Gardens, Lotus Day Spa offers exquisite pampering packages with exceptional service to match. Escape the pressure of everyday life and step into your own private retreat and let us help you truly relax and experience world-class pampering and spa treatments. From massage therapy to full day spa treatments including couples packages, we can cater for all your pampering needs. Our qualified Thai therapists work hard to help you unwind and enjoy being pampered beyond your highest expectations. Our Spa is luxurious, extremely private and a destination in its own right, allowing you to truly escape the pressure of everyday life into a world of pampering and relaxation.

Reviewed By myramanson - Sapa, Vietnam

What a fabulous experience. Truly felt pampered from the welcome with ginger tea, the romantic spa bath with loads of bubbles, cold drinks and nibbles to the long massage. We each had a different type of massage. One was more relaxing as the knots were released and eased away. The other much firmer to try and relieve the serious tension - two days later we are feeling the benefits. They asked us through out the massage if the pressure was OK and adjusted accordingly. Impeccable service would definitely like to return.

8. Escape Artists

2/25 Churchill Street Amuri Business Park, Christchurch 8014 New Zealand +64 3-662 9055 [email protected] http://www.escapeartists.nz
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5.0 based on 178 reviews

Escape Artists

Escape Artists Christchurch is the first escape room in Christchurch. Step inside one of our exceptionally themed rooms and work your way through a series of challenging, fun puzzles, codes and riddles to 'escape' You have 60 Minutes to solve the theme of the room by using problem your best communication, problem solving, logical mind! We also welcome larger groups and families.

Reviewed By Eatingwithmypeeps - Rotorua, New Zealand

I completed both fbi and the Tesla room, the fbi was fun and enjoyable very worth it. The Tesla room was out of this world!! I have now completed 40 rooms and this one was the best by far, even compared to the ones in Bali and Thailand that I have done, the technology used is amazing, I wish I could say more but I don’t want to spoil anything. The staff are very friendly and if I could give this a higher rating I would. Couldn’t have asked for a better time. (And I know a thing or two about escape rooms) Well done!

9. Velocity Karts

Pages Road Bexley Reserve, Christchurch New Zealand +64 3-388 8222 [email protected] http://www.velocitykarts.co.nz
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5.0 based on 431 reviews

Velocity Karts

Two great choices of outrageous fun on 3 wheels: -Wind powered blokart (land yachts) and Electric Driftkarts. We have two purpose built tracks in Christchurch where you can hire a kart and have some fun with family, friends and colleagues. Blokarts are an amazingly inclusive activity for all ages (8 to 80+) and abilities. We have 2 person karts for those who aren't quite able to go it alone or prefer to share the experience. Being powered by nature ticks the sustainability box for guilt free fun. Grab a group of 6-12 people and try our our unique Human Foosball, the only one of it's kind in Christchurch. Just like the table game except you are the players. Hilarious fun and as competitive as you want this complements our energy efficient activities, harnessing Human Power. Fun for all, individuals and groups.

Reviewed By malcolmmacbeth - Christchurch, New Zealand

Excellent outfit; very attentive, understanding (when the conditions during the holidays weren't up to scratch for the karts to really go - winds too light - they were more than happy to rebook the time for another day when there was more action free, which was great!). My 3 younger kids had an absolute blast, and loved it (second time around when there was enough wind to go properly!). I would highly recommend this to anyone - I consider it really good value for money. Really friendly and helpful staff; really good equipment and set up. Definitely going again!

10. New Zealand Museum of Toys & Collectibles

36 Manchester Street Waltham, Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 29 200 9141 [email protected] http://www.nzmuseumoftoys.com
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

New Zealand Museum of Toys & Collectibles

We have moved and expanded. The museum is now NZ Museum of Toys & Collectibles and the Toy Collector operates as the museum shop. The museum display is the result of 50 years of collecting of a broad range of toys as possible. This isn't exactly a museum in that the toys are not all old and they aren't all in pristine condition since toys are meant to be played with. An eclectic collection of toys through the ages designed to put a smile on your face and remind you of childhood days of playing whether recent or very distant. You are sure to find something you had, have or always wanted in the broad range of displays.

Reviewed By magentaunicorn

We had read a little about this place but weren't expecting to find such a gem. Well laid out and a fascinating collection with thousands of Hot Wheels, a room full of diecast cars, a huge lego collection plus Disney and Harry Potter!! The train layout was fantastic. So much to look at we will definitively be back.

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