Private Christchurch & Lyttelton Scenic Day Tour
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This is a private small group tour for up to 11 people. The route around Christchurch and Lyttelton takes you over the old volcanoes of Banks Peninsula with varied scenery onto some of the smaller, less traveled roads to some uniquely scenic places. With approximately 6 hours 30 min from start to finish we will spend about 5 hours 30 min exploring points of interest etc. and an hour driving from point to point on the itinerary. We are happy to customise your tour to include attractions such as the International Antarctic Centre or Willowbank Wildlife Park (cost extra) , etc. We are locals and give an in-depth commentary covering the volcanoes, NZ and local history, earthquakes etc. and have been proudly sharing our back yard with visitors for over 25 years.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Christchurch Cathedral
We stop here and stroll around the city centre, enjoying the Avon River (more English than England it is said), newly designed architectural precincts and historic buildings.....time for lunch at the Riverside Market or The Boatshed Cafe on The Avon River perhaps and shopping ( stalls, souvenir shops, pharmacies etc.)...the Cathedral is currently being rebuilt with a completion date around 2027.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
A stroll in the gardens and nearby Arts Centre (old University of Canterbury) is an option. Canterbury Museum and Christs College are some of the historic Gothic buildings nearby.
Options
Private Christchurch & Lyttelton Scenic Day Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Was able to see it all, almost
Frank F,Apr 1, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour and guide. Pointed out interesting things along the way. Gave us time to get out and see great views and the new and old cathedrals. Great place to stop for lunch.
Great trip
Doug F,Feb 27, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00Dermot was terrific and very knowledgeable and interesting. Easy to listen to. Highly recommend any trip with him. Doug
Unique Experience
F3634WAlukec,Jan 24, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dermot Hall took us on a day tour around the city of Christchurch and Akaroa. Dermot was very knowledgable about the area and gave us terrific insight on the Christchurch earthquakes of 2011. This tour was one of the best highlights of our experience on the Carnival Spirit. The tour was well priced, and provided us a wonderful experience.
Great Day Tour of Christchurch from Akaroa
CarolnBarry14,Jan 22, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dermot Hall was at the wharf in Akaroa to meet us off the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship. December 2019 His full day tour with loads of information and stories was so very interesting. The mini bus was very comfortable and the stops along the way for pictures were fantastic. Dermot knowledge and information is of wide interests. The help of where to find things in Christchurch was much appreciated and his stories and pictures of the 2011 earthquake were sometimes of personal encounters, plenty of facts and figures and all with passion. Thank You Dermot, your tour is a great way to explore the region. Good value as well. Carol, Barry, Pauline & Dennis
Wonderful
SummerfieldCruiser,Dec 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were blessed with good weather so we were able to travel to the summit between Akaroa and Christchurch. Dermatologist was a terrific guide, kept up and informative narration all the was to Christchurch. Our stops were well timed, just the right amount of time allowed. I you don’t take this tour you will regret it.
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