Christchurch
Guided tours, cruise sailings and hotels in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Nearest airport
- Christchurch (CHC), 6 mi
- Time zone
- New Zealand Time (UTC+12, UTC+13 with daylight saving)
- Cruise ports
- Christchurch (Lyttelton), Lyttelton (Christchurch)
Guided tours in Christchurch
Contiki
NZ: North Island & KaikŌUra - Southbound
New Zealand
From $1,997
per person
Next departure Nov 7, 2026
Cruises calling in Christchurch
New Zealand
Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026 · 13 nights
Round trip from Sydney, Australia
Offers: Last Minute Cruise Deals
Ports of call and detailsFrom $1,639 per person, double occupancy$2,379
Balcony, Last Minute Cruise Deals
Plus $380 taxes, fees and port expenses per person
- Balcony
- $1,639
$2,379 - Interior
- Oceanview
- Mini-Suite
- Suite
27-Day World Cruise: South Pacific Isles & New Zealand
Feb 9, 2027 to Mar 9, 2027 · 27 nights
Papeete, French Polynesia to Sydney, Australia
Offers: Seabourn Combo Savings, Explore Beyond Event, The Finale Sail
Ports of call and detailsFrom $14,399 per guest based on double occupancy
Ocean View, The Finale Sail
Taxes and fees included
- Ocean View
- $14,399
- Veranda Suite
- $29,063
- Penthouse Suite
- $35,598
- Owner's Suite and Above
14-Day Australia & New Zealand
Mar 14, 2027 to Mar 28, 2027 · 14 nights
Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia
Offers: Have It All - Our Premium Cruise Package
Ports of call and detailsFrom $3,599 per person, double occupancy
Inside, Have It All - Our Premium Cruise Package
Taxes and fees included
- Inside
- $3,599
- Ocean View
- $3,909
- Neptune Suite
- $7,609
New Zealand Holiday
Dec 22, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 · 13 nights
Round trip from Sydney, Australia
Offers: Last Minute Cruise Deals
Ports of call and detailsFrom $1,799 per person, double occupancy$2,679
Interior, Last Minute Cruise Deals
Plus $374 taxes, fees and port expenses per person
- Interior
- $1,799
$2,679 - Balcony
- $2,429
$3,589 - Oceanview
- Mini-Suite
- Suite
Hotels in Christchurch
Pleasant Holidays · Flights + hotel
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
4-starSouth Island, New Zealand · Christchurch, New Zealand
Offer: $200 off
From $853
per person, 2 adults sharing
Stay Feb 14 – Feb 19, 2027
Cheapest months for Christchurch
November 2026 is the lowest, from $1,373 per personNZ: South Island - Westbound
- Nov 2026$1,373
- Dec 2026$1,436
- Jan 2027$1,382
- Feb 2027$1,382
- Mar 2027$1,450
- Apr 2027$1,450
- May 2027$1,450
- Jun 2027$1,450
- Jul 2027$1,395
- Aug 2027$1,395
- Sep 2027$1,395
- Oct 2027$1,395
Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.
January 2027 is the lowest, from $79 a nightRoyal Princess, 14 nights
- Nov 2026no current price
- Dec 2026$126 a night
- Jan 2027$79 a night
- Feb 2027$103 a night
- Mar 2027$141 a night
- Apr 2027no current price
- May 2027no current price
- Jun 2027no current price
- Jul 2027no current price
- Aug 2027no current price
- Sep 2027$145 a night
- Oct 2027$96 a night
Lowest fare of a sailing that month, per person, per night (voyages over 60 nights left out).
When to go to Christchurch
Warmest in January, with an average high of 73°F. Coolest in July, with an average low of 35°F. Most rain in June, about 2.8 inches.Averages around Christchurch
Average high and low
- Jan73°53° high 73, low 53 degrees Fahrenheit
- Feb72°53° high 72, low 53 degrees Fahrenheit
- Mar69°50° high 69, low 50 degrees Fahrenheit
- Apr63°44° high 63, low 44 degrees Fahrenheit
- May58°40° high 58, low 40 degrees Fahrenheit
- Jun53°36° high 53, low 36 degrees Fahrenheit
- Jul52°35° high 52, low 35 degrees Fahrenheit
- Aug55°37° high 55, low 37 degrees Fahrenheit
- Sep59°40° high 59, low 40 degrees Fahrenheit
- Oct63°43° high 63, low 43 degrees Fahrenheit
- Nov67°46° high 67, low 46 degrees Fahrenheit
- Dec70°51° high 70, low 51 degrees Fahrenheit
Rain in the month
- Jan1.6in inches of rain
- Feb1.5in inches of rain
- Mar1.9in inches of rain
- Apr2.2in inches of rain
- May2.1in inches of rain
- Jun2.8in inches of rain
- Jul2.4in inches of rain
- Aug2.1in inches of rain
- Sep1.6in inches of rain
- Oct1.8in inches of rain
- Nov1.6in inches of rain
- Dec2.0in inches of rain
Climate: NOAA station records, Christchurch International, 1991-2020 averages
Sample itineraries in Christchurch
3 days in Christchurch on a Contiki tour
Day 1 Christchurch to Fox Glacier via Arthur's Pass, Hokitika and Franz Josef
Day 2 Fox Glacier to Wānaka
Day 3 Wānaka
2 days in Christchurch on a Luxury Gold tour
Day 11 Franz Josef to Christchurch
Day 12 Christchurch to Wellington
3 days in Christchurch on a Trafalgar tour
Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand, 18 days
Day 16 Christchurch, the Garden City
Day 17 Meet a Local Farming Family
Day 18 Farewell Christchurch
Often paired with Christchurch
Questions about Christchurch
What is the cheapest month for a tour of Christchurch?
November 2026 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Christchurch, from $1,373 per person, twin share.
What is the cheapest month for a cruise to Christchurch?
January 2027 has the lowest current fare among the cruises that visit Christchurch, from $79 per person per night.
How warm is Christchurch in July?
In July the average high around Christchurch is 52°F and the average low is 35°F, with about 2.4 inches of rain in the month.
How warm is Christchurch in January?
In January the average high around Christchurch is 73°F and the average low is 53°F, with about 1.6 inches of rain in the month.
Which month has the most rain in Christchurch?
June, with about 2.8 inches around Christchurch. The driest month is February, with about 1.5 inches.
What is the nearest airport to Christchurch?
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
What time zone is Christchurch in?
At Christchurch the time is New Zealand Time (UTC+12, UTC+13 with daylight saving).
