Top Picks for Canterbury Day tours
Discover 161 Day tours in Canterbury on Trip.com, updated December 12, 2025, with experiences lasting from 1 to 24 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From NZD 41.01 per person, with an average total of NZD 282.08. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 781 verified reviews, Day tours Canterbury boast an average rating of 4.8.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram", with 772 reviews and a 4.5 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "New Zealand Lake Tekapo 90-minute Chameleon Stargazing Tour for 14 People with Professional Telescope", a 2-hour adventure in Canterbury!
The next available day tour departs on December 13, 2025. Book now to secure your spot!
Canterbury Day tours usually take about 2 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Canterbury Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
December is the perfect time to visit Canterbury! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram.
Your trip, worry-free! All day tours are run by licensed suppliers with verified reviews, and many include free cancellation before departure.
161 Results for Canterbury Day tours
72 travelers savedDuration: 2 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 178 bookedFromNZD 109.00
116 travelers savedDuration: 2 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 26 bookedFromNZD 343.17
Professional astronomy guides will lead you through laser, telescope, and observatory dome guidance for stargazing with the naked eye.Duration: 1.7 hrsEnglish47 bookedFromNZD 223.00
Driving through the Southern Alps to the majestic Mount Cook offers stunning scenery.Duration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromNZD 289.24![New Zealand Tekapo Cowan's Hill Stargazing Tour [Chinese/English Optional | Night Stargazing Experience]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0351t12000p8gpndq8609_C_568_320.png?_fr=wc)
Prime stargazing conditions: minimal light pollution allows clear naked-eye viewing of the Milky Way's core and Southern Cross, showcasing unique southern hemisphere celestial views.Duration: 1.4 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviewsFromNZD 137.00
Explore the Tasman Glacier and Glacial LakeDuration: 1.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromNZD 272.36
Optional departure from Mount Cook/QueenstownDuration: 2.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromNZD 763.13
Chinese-speaking service + hotel pick-up & drop-off + customizable itineraryDuration: 8 hrsEnglishFromNZD 146.83
Professional astronomy guide explanation. The guide is equipped with a laser pointer to teach you how to identify constellations and learn about the unique stories of the southern hemisphere's night sky.Duration: 1.3 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 1 reviewFromNZD 139.00
New Zealand Tekapo Silver River Stargazing Experience 10-Person Group 14-Inch Professional Telescope
The guide has extensive knowledge of astronomy and years of experience as a stargazing guide. Bilingual guide services are available in English and Japanese.Duration: 1.4 hrsEnglishFromNZD 99.00![Christchurch + Mount Cook + Lake Tekapo + Church of the Good Shepherd 1-day tour[Christchurch to Queenstown]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0104m120008i8jhhrBCC3_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lake Tekapo and visit the famous Church of the Good Shepherd, admiring this picturesque landmark.Duration: 2.8 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromNZD 376.94
Cross the Canterbury Plains, State Highway 79, the world-famous Fairlie Bakehouse, Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki, before finally arriving at the Aoraki Mount Cook Village.Duration: 4.9 hrsEnglishFromNZD 225.00
Duration: 24 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.5/5Satisfactory· 772 reviews· 37 bookedFromNZD 41.01![Christchurch, New Zealand one-day tour[Penguin Tour from Akaroa 44547]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0587312000n0ks9ys7AB3_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Pohatu is a colony of Australasian little penguins on mainland New ZealandDuration: 6 hrsEnglishFromNZD 144.08
Immersive space journey: Experience flying through galaxies, Saturn's rings, black holes, and other cosmic wonders through multimedia technologyDuration: 45 minsEnglish4.0/5Good· 1 reviewFromNZD 62.00![Christchurch & Aoraki / Mount Cook & Tekapo Small Group Tour [Starts in Christchurch / Ends in Queenstown]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0586212000nrh75ocE0B5_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lake Tekapo and visit the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd, a picturesque landmark.Duration: 5.5 hrsEnglishFromNZD 418.88
Set off in a comfortable 4WD Mercedes-Benz station wagon, listen to guide share the history of Lake Tekapo and explore the story of the Irish Creek HutDuration: 2 hrsEnglishFromNZD 159.00![Aoraki / Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo 1-day tour [Departing from Christchurch] includes admission ticket/guide/available for 1 person booking](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0585v12000nrhpcuc9777_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Drive through the Southern Alps to the majestic Aoraki / Mount Cook, enjoying the beautiful sceneryDuration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFromNZD 355.97
Take a ride on the world-famous alpine sightseeing train (TranzAlpine) from Christchurch to Greymouth,Duration: 7 hrsEnglishFromNZD 290.00
A classic New Zealand activity. A small group tour to experience Mount Cook in depthDuration: 3.1 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromNZD 1,046.92
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