New Zealand · SHORE EXCURSIONS IN CHRISTCHURCH
Every trip has one free day too few. These 4 shore excursions in Christchurch justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
See Christchurch from Lyttelton, Mona Vale Gardens, Summit Road, Cathedral Square, and Riverside Market on a practical half-day shore tour.
“Good tour via coach, and a knowledgeable guide/ driver. Tour starts via short shuttle from Littleton port to village centre, changing to tour coach across high hills into and around Christchurch, back via a different route. VFM”
Explore Christchurch from Lyttelton, visit Mona Vale and Cathedral Square, then face Antarctic cold, penguins, and a Hagglund ride.
“Great Tour! Our driver was a really funny guy with lots of jokes and interesting facts about the City. We had enough time to experience each stop at our own pace. During lunch break our tour guide gave us some recommendations for the best food in Town. The Antarctic Cener was worth the visit and we had enough time to enjoy everything!”
See Christchurch landmarks, earthquake rebuilding, Mona Vale Gardens, Riverside Market, and kiwi at Willowbank on a 6.5-hour shore tour.
“A very comprehensive tour of Christchurch. We learned a lot about the devastation from the earthquakes and the rebuilding of the city. Joseph, our guide provided us with a lot of inside access to botanical gardens and other stops that the larger buses did not do. A very engaging and clever person. The wildlife preserve was good but we never saw a kiwi. Apparently they are rarely spotted. A great overall tour that I would recommend.”
Walk Godley Head from Lyttelton with coastal views, WWII sites, coffee at Sumner Beach, walking poles, and a fresh picnic lunch.
“Both my husband and I had wonderful time on this walking tour. Our guide, Nicole, did a super job in guiding and encouraging us over the 5 miles long trail which I thought initially I was unable to complete. But with the walking poles she prepared for everyone in the group, the periodic breaks she made at scenery points for photos taking, and the taste lunch and snacks she prepared, all 4 of us enjoyed a very nice and healthy walk and picnic. At the end of the tour, Nicole even drove 20 minutes long to drop us at the downtown center of Christchurch, led us to a local market…”
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