Private Scenic Christchurch/ Lyttelton /Port Hills Day Excursion
This is a private small group tour for up to 11 people. The route around Christchurch and Lyttelton takes you over the old volcanoes of Banks Peninsula with varied scenery onto some of the smaller, less traveled roads to some uniquely scenic places. With approximately 6 hours 30 min from start to finish we will spend about 5 hours 30 min exploring points of interest etc. and an hour driving from point to point on the itinerary. We are happy to customise your tour to include attractions such as the International Antarctic Centre or Willowbank Wildlife Park (cost extra) , etc. We are locals and give an in-depth commentary covering the volcanoes, NZ and local history, earthquakes etc. and have been proudly sharing our back yard with visitors for over 25 years.
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Private Scenic Christchurch/ Lyttelton /Port Hills Day Excursion
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What's included in Private Scenic Christchurch/ Lyttelton /Port Hills Day Excursion
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Christchurch Cathedral
We stop here and stroll around the city centre, enjoying the Avon River (more English than England it is said), newly designed architectural precincts and historic buildings.....time for lunch at the Riverside Market or The Boatshed Cafe on The Avon River perhaps and shopping ( stalls, souvenir shops, pharmacies etc.)...the Cathedral is currently being rebuilt with a completion date around 2027.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
A stroll in the gardens and nearby Arts Centre (old University of Canterbury) is an option. Canterbury Museum and Christs College are some of the historic Gothic buildings nearby.
Cardboard Cathedral
This is part of our Central City/Earthquake and History story.....this interesting building was designed by Shigeru Ban, a Japanese disaster architect as a temporary cathedral while the old historic Cathedral is being rebuilt....look for the nearly 100 cardboard construction tubes that hold the roof up and the shipping containers cleverly disguised in the walls. Great acoustics and design work.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Cruise Ship Passengers....Please take the free Lyttelton Shuttle shipside through the security gates and get off at the bus stop (Norwich Quay).....it takes about 5-10 min. You cannot walk as this is a working port. Look for a sign with your name on it. Note.....do NOT take the shuttle bus to Christchurch City as it will not stop at Norwich Quay ! Non-cruise ship private groups-please provide your pickup location (hotel, Christchurch International Airport etc.)
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Ticket Redemption
Look for your driver/guide holding a sign with your name on it when you get off the free Lyttelton shuttle bus at Norwich Quay....5 min drive through the security gates (board the bus shipside....you cannot walk through the port as it is operational. Be careful to NOT board the bus to Christchurch shipside as it will not stop at Norwich Quay)
