Christ Church Cathedral Open Weekend 2026

A weekend of guided tours that take you  into the heart of Christ Church Cathedral. Experience the neo-gothic architecture from inside the nave, learn about its history and be reminded of its stories and why it's important for Christchurch. Join us for this opportunity to see the Cathedral Reinstatement Project firsthand. 

Places are limited to 50 per tour (with a waitlist subject to demand). You will be entering a paused construction site so PPE (high viz and safety helmet) will be provided, please wear sturdy covered shoes. As a health and safety requirement, you must be able to walk on site unaided and be 10 years or older.

Gather at Chalice on the south side of Cathedral Square.

Choose your time slot and arrive promptly, late entries will be denied as we have run to schedule due to constraints on numbers.

The tours are free, but we warmly welcome a koha/ donation to support the reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral. A charitable tax-deductible donation receipt can be provided.

For additional questions please contact us via email information@ccrl.org.nz