Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

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Reviews

• Wonderful Christchurch

  KathrynM A,Nov 16, 2024

  5.0

  Had a wonderful time exploring Christchurch with Scotty as our driver who was extremely informative about all things relating to Christchurch and New Zealand. The highlight was the Antartic Centre and hearing all about life in Antarctica. Would highly recommend this tour. 👌

• Very comprehensive tour of Christchurch

  Karen L,Nov 14, 2024

  5.0

  This is a comprehensive tour of Christchurch. Our guide, Scotty, was very knowledgeable about the Māori and European history, the earthquake devastation and rebuild, the geology, the industries etc. The visit to the International Antarctic Centre was terrific with many immersive experiences.

• Great experience

  Aleta F,Nov 4, 2024

  5.0

  Joseph is a local and was a wealth of knowledge about the area. We had an awesome day. He went above and beyond. He actually enjoyed sharing with us.

• A comprehensive tour of Christchurch

  Jeannie J,Apr 17, 2024

  5.0

  Andrew, our Leisure Tours driver/guide, met us at the shuttle stop in Lyttleton. We drove along the harbor and up the crater rim to a scenic overlook of Christchurch and the Canterbury Plains. You could see the southern alps in the distance. Our next stop was Mona Vale Garden Park. There was a lovely walk along a stream with beautiful plants and gardens including rose and fern gardens. We drove through Christchurch, seeing the buildings that survived the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes and the ongoing rebuilding. We were dropped off in Cathedral Square and had time for lunch on our own and shopping. The International Antarctic Center, our next stop, was the highlight of the tour! We boarded a Hagglund vehicle that is used in the Antarctic. We strapped in and we’re taken over an obstacle course that simulates the Antarctic terrain. It was bumpy and rough, but a unique experience! The next stop was the “Antarctic Experience”. You put on a heavy coat and enter a chamber that simulates the cold and wind of the Antarctic. We then saw some little blue penguins which are native to New Zealand. The final experience was a 4 D theater with a movie about the Antarctic. The seats moved and air and water squirted at you. The International Antarctic Center is a must visit! On our drive back to Lyttleton we drove through areas where the earthquakes were so destructive that they cleared the area and will not rebuild. You could see only old roads and streetlights, it was eerie! Andrew was very friendly and informative. This excursion is appropriate for singles, couples and families. I definitely recommend this tour!

• A great tour!

  Anthony S,Apr 13, 2024

  5.0

  This was an interesting tour, seeing the Christchurch and the effects of the earthquake . Our guide was very knowledgable. We enjoyed the tram ride, in our free time so additional cost. The trip to the Antarctic centre was very interesting.