Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
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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 To Expect
Lyttelton Harbour
Tour starts and ends in Lyttelton
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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
Reviews
210 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous Tour
Robert S,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fabulous experience. A traffic guided tour with lots of commentary (Scottie!). Visited gardens, Mountain View points but the highlight is the Antarctic center, the base for many countries’ Antarctic research. Don’t visit Christchurch without seeing it!
Book it for the Antarctic experience for sure!
Donna E,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a blast at this center, learned a lot, fun riding the Haggland's and seeing the penquins. The Center docent was very knowledgeable and hearing his stories of adventures on the continent were amazing.
Fabulous
Susan B,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fabulous. Was a fantastic tour and gave you the history of the whole area. Tour guide was knowledgeable and able to explain every area we saw, stopped at and drove by. Loved everything.
An amazing day in Christchurch
Anne H,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver Joseph was very interesting,nothing was too much trouble. 5 star driver. The staff at the Antarctic centre were amazing. Because of my disabilities, they couldn't do enough for me, our guide Heather was amazing. I feel that l have made a new friend.
Great job guys!
Patricia L,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This Viator tour of Christchurch and Antartic Center was well planned and executed. With traffic delays we were assured we would not miss our drop off deadlines and we didn't. We were well informed of each step always knowing the what's and when's. We thoroughly enjoyed the site seeing with excellent commentary and have great confidence in this company's ability to manage tour groups well and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Good day in Christchurch
Harley K,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good complete tour. Takes a while from Lytellton to Christchurch. Market in Christchurch is really nice. We included Antarctic Center which I highly recommend
Amazing experience
Christine M,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was Scotty and he was very friendly and very informative. Our tour around Christchurch was amazing. Hard to believe an earthquake did such damage not that long ago. I do wish the tour had offered a bit more time in downtown Christchurch. There was alot to take in and experience. The Antarctic Center was also truly amazing. The storm room and the Haggslund ride were definitely the highlights. Christchurch is a beautiful city and I would love to come back and explore more.
Fantastic tour
Paul M,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Scotty our tour guide was fantastic so very informative and funny. He made our trip very special. He deserves more money.
Everything was amazing.
Lyndon L,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Scotty was amazing and made the day fun while still giving us everything we were expecting. You will absolutely love the Antarctica time.
From heritage to Antarctica - A brilliant day out
Connor G,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Scotty was an amazing tour guide! His knowledge of Christchurch’s heritage was extensive, and he delivered it in such a charismatic and engaging way that made everything even more interesting to learn about. You could really tell he was passionate about sharing the history and stories of the area. The sights we stopped at were fantastic. A highlight for me was the International Antarctic Centre — it was such a unique experience learning all about Antarctica and its exploration.
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