Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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

What To Expect

Lyttelton Harbour

Tour starts and ends in Lyttelton

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Leisure Tours

Travelling with Leisure Tours

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

Pickup included

Reviews

4.62

177 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

141

Great places, not a great guide
Margo W,
Apr 14, 2025
- Viator
3.00
The Antarctica Center was amazing! We had been to Antarctica the year before and the “freeze” room was very accurate. The guide is what brought it down to a 3. She spent every opportunity to talk about the trauma of the 2011 earthquake, including how many people died and she detailed the death of a baby because a TV fell on him. Seriously, this is a vacation. A very brief discussion of the earthquake in generalities would have been more than enough. She said her home had minimal damage so it was is if she was living vicariously through the suffering of others. Of course, the occasional digs at her ex-husband didn’t help! This would have been a 5 star trip with a better guide.
Good 1/2 day experience
LGould L,
Apr 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A good day guide very helpful x I enjoyed Recommend .Antarctic Centre well worth a visit x Christchurch itself
Amazing tour
Christina F,
Apr 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great Tour! Our driver was a really funny guy with lots of jokes and interesting facts about the City. We had enough time to experience each stop at our own pace. During lunch break our tour guide gave us some recommendations for the best food in Town. The Antarctic Cener was worth the visit and we had enough time to enjoy everything!
Christchurch/Antarctic Center cruise shore excursion
Jane S,
Mar 30, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The excursion included a drive along the beautiful mountainous coast, stopping at an overlook, a drive around Christchurch central stopping for lunch on our own. After lunch we drove out to the Antarctic Center. A guide gave us a too lengthy talk about the Antarctic outside on a hill (very uncomfortable standing there while he droned on). Then the fun part started. We rode in a Heggland (snow coach) over an obstacle course, donned coats and entered a snow room where Antarctic wind and cold conditions were demonstrated, and we watched a 3-d movie about Antarctic animals that “splashed” you. Unfortunately, we were rushed thru the Antarctic fun stuff due to time constraints. Less time driving around town in circles would have given us more time at the center. Our bus driver was very informative and obviously proud to show off his city. I gave this review 4 stars only because of the timing - too much time at some stops and not enough time at others.
Great commentary on...
Henry J,
Mar 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Great commentary on board. Some of the seats in the bus don't recline properly. Some of the spots were a bit rushed. The Antarctic Center, which is the highlight was really a must.