Mountain Biking & Zip Line in The Port Hills of Christchurch NZ

 

Christchurch Adventure Park 
Christchurch’s ultimate adventure activity! From epic mountain bike trails, the longest chairlift in New Zealand, world-class zip lining, stunning views.  

Venue:

Christchurch Adventure Park is an Adventure park in the Port Hills of Christchurch, New Zealand. Just 15 minutes from Christchurch city centre!

Mt Hutt & Porters Ski Area – The best ski spots near Christchurch

 

Porters Alpine Resort

Porters Ski Area offers some 285 hectares with 678 vertical meters of winter playground for you to enjoy and explore.  Lifts operate daily from 9 AM – 4 PM

Trails & lifts

Porters Skifield has gentle runs and easy lifts for beginners and kids, long cruising runs for intermediates and super challenging terrain for advanced skiers and riders.

Adventure Dirt Bike Motorbike Quad Bike ATV Off-Road Tours New Zealand

Adventure Trailrides offers an adrenaline-pumping off-road experience through the stunning alpine landscapes near Christchurch. Whether you’re navigating high-country trails on a dirt bike or enjoying panoramic views from a quad bike on a private sheep station, our guided tours cater to beginners and extreme riders alike, making it a must-do adventure in New Zealand.

Swim with Dolphins – Black Cat Cruises

Make a date with the worlds smallest, rarest and friendliest dolphins (The Hector’s dolphin) on Akaroa Harbour. Black Cat Cruises can offer you an incredible safe experience with a great dolphin guarantee.

Sky Diving Kiwis*

Your next mind-blowing New Zealand experience awaits you. Not only do you get to feel the rush of freefall, reaching speeds of up to 200kph. Your leisurely plane ride to altitude allows you to take in some breath-taking views of New Zealand along the way.

*update 2025 – Sky Diving Kiwis is temporarily closed. See link below for other opportunities

Adventure Climbing in New Zealand Forests

 

Adrenaline Forest

7 great courses which progress you into the trees. Starting from 1m off the ground up to 20m in the canopy. Each course has a range of various challenges that build in height and difficulty as you progress. We have bridges, Nets to cross, barrels, swings and of course the most fun of all… Flying Foxes.

Land yachts or electric drift karts

 

Adventure Karts

Christchurch’s exciting new tracks for rentals of blokarts (land yachts) and drift karts (battery powered carts). Land sail or drift at Bexley on 2 purpose built tracks.

Jet boating on the Waimak River a the base of the Southern Alps of New Zealand

 

Alpine Jet Thrills delivers an unforgettable adventure combining adrenaline and breathtaking scenery, offering Canterbury’s leading JetBoat and New Zealand’s only AirBoat experiences. Skim across the turquoise waters of the Waimakariri River, marvel at cascading waterfalls, and enjoy the ultimate mix of sensory thrills and jet boating history, just a short drive from Christchurch.

Hot Air Ballooning on the Canterbury Plains of New Zealand

 

Ballooning Canterbury

Hot Air Ballooning is a magical experience and a flight with Ballooning Canterbury offers panoramic views across the fertile Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps.

Note: Hot air ballooning is weather dependent. Book near the start of your stay in Canterbury so that if the weather is not suitable you have the chance to re-book on another day.

Guided Kayaking Safaris in the beautiful Akaroa Harbour New Zealand

 

Akaroa Guided Kayak Safaris

Come sea kayaking in our amazing natural environment with its breathtaking volcanic basin vistas, and soak up the ambience of our French village by the sea.

Unleash your adventurous spirit in Christchurch, where breathtaking landscapes meet heart-pumping activities. Whether you’re conquering rugged trails, soaring across turquoise rivers, or exploring marine wonders, this guide has everything you need to plan an unforgettable experience in New Zealand’s adventure capital.