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What to expect from Christchurch in September

Lucy Pascual
April 17, 2024

Visiting Christchurch in September means you get to experience all the beauty of spring, with its blooming flora and calmer temperatures, ranging from about 4°c to 15°c. If you really want to get to know this beautiful part of the world, there are many multi-day tours departing from Christchurch that give you a fantastic way to discover the region’s diverse beauty.

September Sojourns

One of the best tours during August in Christchurch is the 7-Day South Island Lick Tour – an amazing adventure that takes you through some of the South Island's most well known locations. This tour takes you from Christchurch across the Canterbury Plains, into the centre of the Southern Alps and through gorgeous towns like Franz Josef and Wanaka.

You’ll visit the calm, turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo, see the beauty of the West Coast and feel excited by the energy of Queenstown. The tour also stops at natural attractions like Milford Sound, where you'll see large waterfalls and even bigger cliffs, giving you some great photography opportunities and spellbinding views.

If you're looking for an even longer adventure, the 10-Day Southern Pioneer Tour across the South Island will make you smile. This tour visits all the locations of the 7-day tour but adds extra days for better exploration of places like Mount Cook National Park and the Otago Peninsula.

You’ll have more time to enjoy walks, visit the local wildlife sanctuaries and even take part in activities like bungee jumping or glacier hiking. The tour also visits historic sites and cultural landmarks, providing a more well-rounded experience of the South Island's phenomenal history. Both tours are so action-packed, you’ll feel like you’ve done it all!

Kia kaha te reo Māori

If you truly want to get to know Christchurch in September, there’s no better way than by celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week). This event has a message of ‘let’s make the Māori language strong’ (Kia kaha te reo Māori) and The Christchurch City Libraries host a number of fun events to do exactly that. For more amazing adventures, check out our Things To Do in Christchurch page.

If you're travelling at any other times, you can check out Christchurch in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

AUTHOR PROFILE
Lucy Pascual
Lucy is a true-blue Aussie living in Far North Queensland. When she's not writing, she spends her time travelling to Australia's top destinations, aiming to see as much of the country as possible so she can share its best locations with her readers.

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