10 Things to do Adventurous in Christchurch That You Shouldn't Miss

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.

Feel the thrill of rafting one of New Zealand’s most scenic and exciting stretches of white water in the heart of the South Island. With no crowds and no rush you will have time to enjoy every aspect; spectacular scenery, rafting action with our professional team of guides, swimming in the calmer sections and the friendly atmosphere which people rave about not to mention a delicious kiwi style BBQ after the trip! Join our day trip from Christchurch or drive yourselves, located 30 minutes off the main Christchurch to Queenstown highway.

For over 26 years Adventure South NZ has been creating active holidays in some of New Zealand's most outstanding locations. Whether you enjoy cycle trails, road cycling, mountain biking or walking, Adventure South NZ can help you to explore New Zealand at your own pace. Let us introduce you to the natural wonder that is NZ and join one of our small group, guided adventures.

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.

Experience the very best views New Zealand has to offer on a heli adventure flight. See the sights of Christchurch city or choose one of our exciting packages from whale watching, jetboating,vineyards or the majestic scenery of Akaroa – just 15 minutes away!

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.

Experience the joy of flying. Enjoy a variety of scenic flight options over the Canterbury region. View the rebuild of Christchurch City from the air, take control and fly a helicopter yourself, or fly into the spectacular Southern Alps for an adventure of a lifetime.

Come and fly a Boeing 737-800 flight simulator! We are the World Leader when it comes to Flight Simulator Entertainment. We are certified by the Australian Government for Pilot Training and are approved by Boeing as an 'Officially Licensed Product'. Flight Experience has 15 locations globally and we've flown over 180,000 satisfied clients.

Whoever said 'kiwis can't fly' couldn't have been more wrong! A unique adventure for thrill seekers, Skydiving Kiwis Ōtautahi is currently New Zealand's only helidive. This experience is equally exclusive on the international market, with only 7 other similar offerings. This bucket-list worthy helidive combines a scenic helicopter flight in a BK 117 over the cityscape of Ōtautahi Christchurch, followed by a skydive out of the helicopter over the breath-taking Sumner coastline and is topped off with a beach landing softly in the sand of Sumner Beach!