What to do in Selwyn District

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

AU$206
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission

Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission

AU$33
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

AU$164
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

AU$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

AU$35
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
Christchurch Tram City Tour & Punting Combo

Christchurch Tram City Tour & Punting Combo

AU$67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Christchurch Tram City Tour & Punting Combo
Picture 5 for Activity From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass Guided Day Trip with Lunch

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

AU$164
per adult
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras Tour

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch

AU$268
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

AU$305
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
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Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Activity duration is 13 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 267 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$208 per adult
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Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill

Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill

Activity duration is 8 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$266 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$166 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Akaroa Day Tour

Akaroa Day Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$275 per adult
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Water activities

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Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River

Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River

Activity duration is 1 day
9.4 out of 10 with 30 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$71 per adult
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What to do in Selwyn District

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Porters Ski Area

9.0/10 (7 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Castle Hill with a visit to Porters Ski Area. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.
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Day trip destinations from Selwyn District

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Christchurch

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Methven

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Arthur's Pass

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Windwhistle

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Rolleston

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West Melton

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Kakapotahi