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You will see
- Christchurch Botanical Gardens
- Historic buildings and damaged architecture being rebuilt
- Mona Vale house and gardens
- Sumner beach and township
- Views of the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps
From Cruise Port: Lyttelton-Christchurch
Experience the grand architecture, beautiful gardens and scenic view points on a half-day city tour of Christchurch.
Wander the Mona Vale gardens with pretty ponds and water features, drive through the city center once with its historic buildings and architecture now heavily destroyed and badly damaged by the Earthquake hitting the city in February 2011 . See for yourself the both destruction of the central city and the rebuild that is taking place.
You will visit both botanical gardens in the central city and the seaside suburb of Sumner.
Travel to the Sign of the Takahe to admire the spectacular views over the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
Just some of the highlights you will see:
*Central Christchurch including the badly earthquake damaged city centre with full commentary on the impact of the earthquakes and the rebuild that is in progress
*Christchurch Botanical Gardens
*Mona Vale house and gardens
*Sign of the Takahe with magnificent view over the entire city from the coastline to the mountains
*Port Hills and Lyttelton Harbour
*Sumner beach and township
*Stops for photo opportunities at all the key destinations
Should you be on the morning tour we can drop you outside the museum / botanical gardens in central Christchurch at the end of the tour and at your leisure you can catch the return shuttle to your cruise ship in Lyttelton Harbour.
From Cruise Port: Lyttelton-Christchurch
Not Included
- Any meals or drinks
Instructions
- Meeting instructions are as follows; On arriving at the port in Lyttelton please make your way to one of the waiting shuttles that will transport you into the LYTTELTON TOWNSHIP which is approximately a 5 minute drive. The shuttles will be waiting on the opposite side of the dock from where the cruise ships own prebooked coaches are loading. There will be people on the wharf to direct you. Ask for the Lyttelton Shuttle. Please note you must take a shuttle as you are unable to walk out of the port due to this being a restricted area. Your excursion will depart 45 minutes after the ship has docked (even if your ship has been delayed or arrives early) with 8.30am being the earliest departure time. DO NOT take a shuttle into Christchurch City as your excursion is departing from the Port of Lyttelton. The city shuttle you need to pay for whilst the Lyttelton Shuttle is free - If you are asked to pay you will know you are on the wrong shuttle. On your arrival in the Lyttelton township, please EXIT THE SHUTTLE AT THE FIRST STOP. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back into port to catch the shuttles back to the ship.
Options
- If you are on the morning tour we can drop you outside the Museum / Botanical Gardens in central Christchurch at the end of the tour and at your leisure you can catch the return shuttle to your cruise ship in Lyttelton Harbour
Standard Tour Schedule Options | ||
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| start time | end time | |
| Morning Tour | 08:45 | 13:15 |
| Note: Start and end times may be revised to suit ETA / ETD of ship in port | ||
Standard Tour Prices (current) | |
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| Adult price | NZ $90.00 |
| Child price (3 to 13 yrs) | NZ $45.00 |
| Infant price (0 to 2 yrs) | NZ $25.00 |
| Note: Infants and children must have a valid ticket to travel | |
Exclusive Tour Prices (current) | |
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| Tour Duration | 3.50 hrs |
Exclusive Tour Prices | |
| 10 persons | NZ $1,350.00 |
Exclusive Tour Options | |
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| Foreign Language Guide | NZ $400.00 |
NOTE: Prices may vary depending on your Date of Travel.
Our Booking procedures quote the applicable prices before you commit to a Booking.
Can you take my wheelchair on this tour?
None of the vehicles are wheel chair accessible, however, we are happy to carry collapsible wheel chairs. The only requirement is that the passengers using wheel chairs can board and alight the tour vehicles without assistance or if assistance is required they are travelling with someone who can assist.
Are children allowed on this tour?
Yes! They would love it!
Where do I start this tour?
The tour starts in Lyttleton - you must take the free shuttle from the port to Lyttleton (not Christchurch) and get off at the first stop where your guide will be waiting for you, full details are given on your voucher.
Can I bring my stroller, or pram on this tour?
Yes, providing it folds up for storage and you are able to put it on and off the vehicle on your own or are traveling with someone to help you.
