Hop onboard a luxurious coach for a guided, fun and interactive sightseeing tour of Christchurch, New Zealand’s Garden City. See Christchurch from a new perspective as this vibrant city successfully emerges from the devastation of the 2010 earthquakes. Christchurch is fast becoming world-renowned for its innovative rejuvenation efforts and this guided tour is designed to showcase these projects and visit the best attractions in Christchurch!
This sightseeing tour offers fantastic value for money with enough time to allow you to relax and enjoy the Garden City with full commentary from your local tour guide. This grand tour includes iconic activities such as Punting on the Avon, an opportunity not to be missed! You can also catch a Caterpillar Garden Tour – the eco-friendly way to explore the city’s Botanic Gardens and you will also be taken to the new and uber-cool “Container Village” - a community of designer shipping containers housing restaurants, café’s, bars and funky retail outlets!
The Grand Tour of Christchurch also takes you further afield to see panoramic views of Christchurch at “Sign of the Takahe” and to visit the quaint seaside villages of Sumner and Redcliff. This informative guided tour lets you experience the ‘real’ Christchurch and to also share in it’s unique and inspiring vision for recovery.
Note
- CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Inclusions
- Punting on the Avon
- Botanical Garden Tours
- Christchurch Gondola
- Sign of the Takahe - Panoramic views
- Sumner & Redcliffs Seaside Villages
- 'Container City’
- Central accommodation pickups (must be pre-arranged)
- All transport and attraction entry included
Highlights
Punting on the Avon
- Refined, relaxing & romantic – Punting on the beautiful Avon River is an iconic Christchurch attraction not to be missed. The waters of the Avon ripple by as you sit back on deep cushioned seats in a classic Punt while your Edwardian-dressed Punter guides you quietly on a 30 minute ride past trailing willows, woodlands, leafy banks and the sights of the garden city of Christchurch.
Caterpillar Garden Tours
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens were established in 1863, and host without a doubt the finest collection of exotic and indigenous plants to be found anywhere in New Zealand. While on a Caterpillar discover the natural beauty, history and culture of this central city oasis while at the same time being taken around the gardens in all weather, comfort and style.
Christchurch Gondola
- Situated on the Port Hills of Christchurch City, the Summit Station of the Gondola provides spectacular panoramic views from it’s elevation at 500 metres (1500 feet) above sea level. The Gondola is located on the edge of Christchurch just fifteen minutes by vehicle from the heart of the City. Each cabin can take four people and 440 people can travel from the base station to the top in one hour.
Sign of the Takahe
- Take in the panoramic views of Christchurch City and surrounding plains, mountains and coastline from the historic Sign of the Takahe outlook on the city’s Port Hills.
Sumner & Redcliffs Seaside Villages
- Your tour includes the delightful seaside village of Sumner with its boutique shops, cafes and restaurants situated across from the beach. En route we pass by the ‘earthquake artwork’, created by shipping containers designed to strengthen the seaside hill suburbs.
Container Village
- We deliver you to city centre for lunch at your leisure. Here you will have as much time as you wish to explore the new look city centre of Christchurch. Constructed of ‘designer’ shipping containers this development is breathing new life into the devastated centre of town and is a clever example of Christchurch’s vision for recovery.
Time
- 10am to approximately 3.30pm daily
- Departs daily during Summer
- Monday - Saturday during Winter at 10am
Departure Location
- Pick up is outside the Canterbury Museum on Rolleston Avenue
Additional Information
- There is a small amount of storage space available on the bus, enough to fit a folded up wheelchair Unfortunately we cannot accommodate mobility scooters
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience.
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction.
