Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center
Overview
Exclusively for our cruise ship buddies, we've got a half-day coach tour of Christchurch that crams in more than you'd manage to see in a weekend flying solo. We'll take you to the famous International Antarctic Centre and give you a comfy, air-conditioned ride around some of the most historic and beautiful spots in the Garden City. You'll also get to learn about the heart-breaking earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
What To Expect
Lyttelton Harbour
Your tour kicks off and wraps up right at your cruise ship in Lyttelton
Sign of the Takahe
The perfect place to soak up some stunning views of the City, Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
Mona Vale
Enjoy a leisurely walk through the beautiful Mona Vale Gardens, complete with scenic Gardens, Ponds & river.
Cathedral Square
Get your walking shoes on and explore Cathedral Square
Riverside Market Lunch break
International Antarctic Centre
Have a blast with the center’s Snow and Ice Experience, Blue Penguin Encounter and an adrenaline-pumping ride in an all-terrain Hagglund vehicle
Exclusively for our cruise ship buddies, we've got a half-day coach tour of Christchurch that crams in more than you'd manage to see in a weekend flying solo. We'll take you to the famous International Antarctic Centre and give you a comfy, air-conditioned ride around some of the most historic and beautiful spots in the Garden City. You'll also get to learn about the heart-breaking earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
- Witness the impact of the earthquakes on Christchurch and see the city's ongoing recovery
- Stroll around the gorgeous Botanical Gardens and pop over to the seaside suburb of Sumner
- Meet the adorable little blue penguins that the Antarctic Centre has saved and given a new home
- Brace yourself for an Antarctic blizzard and hop on a Hagglund ice-vehicle ride
What To Expect
Lyttelton Harbour
Your tour kicks off and wraps up right at your cruise ship in Lyttelton
Sign of the Takahe
The perfect place to soak up some stunning views of the City, Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
Mona Vale
Enjoy a leisurely walk through the beautiful Mona Vale Gardens, complete with scenic Gardens, Ponds & river.
Cathedral Square
Get your walking shoes on and explore Cathedral Square
Riverside Market Lunch break
International Antarctic Centre
Have a blast with the center’s Snow and Ice Experience, Blue Penguin Encounter and an adrenaline-pumping ride in an all-terrain Hagglund vehicle
6.5 Hours (approx.) Pickup offered Mobile ticket Cruise Ship pick up/drop off
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