Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

From NZD 180

4.7

137 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

Combine the International Antarctic Centre with its little Blue Penguins, Antarctic Storm in the Ice and Snow room, 4-D Movie and Hagglund ride over a purpose made course, together with a half day city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the damage to the city by several earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and the rebuild currently taking place but also the remaining historic landmarks and the existing beauty of this picturesque city.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Driver/guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Live commentary on board

Food and drinks

Gratuities

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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

Pickup included

Operated by Leisure Tours

Reviews

4.7

137 reviews

113

Great tour
Pam A,
Jan 17, 2025
5.0
Excellent fun day full of great information. Scotty was a great guide. We loved the Antarctica center that was the highlight.
Excellent informative tour
Julianne O,
Jan 17, 2025
5.0
Our tour guide Scotty was engaging and informative with a wealth of knowledge about past and present Christchurch. I feel like I know about the joy and benefit living in this beautiful city. The tour was well paced with plenty of time to explore. The Antarctica Centre was the highlight.
Nice tour
Kanchana D,
Jan 11, 2025
5.0
Nice tour. Good guide. Small tour but comprehensive Scotty was good. Showed us all the spots. We saw all the destruction and rebuilding after earthquake
Good shore excursion, average tour guide
Christine M,
Jan 7, 2025
3.0
The sights we saw were great. We had one of the best meat pies we had ever eaten and the Antarctic centre was fantastic for the whole family. The tour guide however would not have been our first choice. He barely told us anything about NZ culture or their way of life. It was mainly the cost of repairs from the earthquakes and house prices. There was a child on board who got upset a couple of time. At one point he started playing up (nothing too over the top though, just normal bored child behaviour), Over the microphone for the whole bus to hear our tour guide told him off. I felt humiliated for his parents. He must have been no older than 3. We had our 2 younger kids on board with us and I remember turning to my husband and saying thank goodness ours are being quiet. It was quite harsh and honestly unnecessary. I would probably have cried if he had spoken to me and my child that way. Overall it was an alright day, that guide just really tarnished it though. I wish I had taken down his name.
Wonderful experience,...
Linda B,
Jan 3, 2025
5.0
Wonderful experience, family really enjoyed the day. Ship late docking so we were running late. Company arranged for us to meet up with the group. It was much appreciated.